BSTI gets new DG: Kazi Emdadul Hoque appointed on contractual basis

Kazi Emdadul Hoque, a former tax commissioner
and researcher, has been appointed director general of the Bangladesh Standards
and Testing Institution (BSTI) on a contractual basis.
He joined the national standards body in his new
role yesterday, with the rank and status of a senior secretary to the
government.
A member of the 7th batch of the BCS (tax)
cadre, Emdadul succeeds to the post after a career spanning more than three
decades in revenue administration, reports UNB.
He previously served as president of the Taxes
Appellate Tribunal and as a commissioner of taxes at the National Board of
Revenue (NBR), where he was involved in efforts to strengthen economic and
administrative systems.
Since joining the civil service in 1988, he has
held several senior positions, including a tenure as additional commissioner at
the Large Taxpayers Unit (LTU). He has also represented Bangladesh in
international negotiations on global tax policies and Double Taxation Avoidance
Agreements (DTAA).
Between 2001 and 2004, he served as private
secretary to the minister for posts and telecommunications.
Emdadul completed his master's degree with
first-class-first honours from the Department of Soil, Water and Environment at
the University of Dhaka. During his student years, he took part in national
television debates and won literary competitions.
He is also known for his work as a writer and
researcher. His book "Kalo Taka" (Black Money) has drawn attention in
academic and policy circles. He has also hosted television programmes on income
tax awareness.
Officials at BSTI said his administrative
experience and research background are expected to support the institution's
role in maintaining product quality and national standards.
















