Soon after the budget announcement, a delegation led by TOAB president met FBCCI president Mahbubul Alam and discussed the withdrawal of the proposed VAT on tour operator services. Mohammad Rafiuzzaman drew the attention of journalists to this so that this demand of TOAB would attract the attention of the concerned authorities.
Among others, former Bangladesh Tourism Board CEO (Additional Secretary) Jabed Ahmed, TOAB Vice President Md Anwar Hossain, TOAB IPP and Bangladesh Tourism Board Governing Body Member Shibul Azam Koreshi, TOAB Director (Media and Public Relations) Md Yunus also spoke at the press conference.
TOAB Director, Advisors, Honorary Members, Secretary and journalists from print and electronic media were present at the press conference. Later, TOAB Chairman answered various questions from journalists.