Simin Rahman, CEO of Transcom Group, called for reducing advance income tax on pharmaceutical raw material imports from 5% to 3% and proposed expanding Bangladesh's tax base at a budget roundtable in Dhaka. He also advocated for bonded warehouse facilities for pharmaceutical exporters, tax-free R&D expenses, and a progressive 'sugar tax' framework to encourage healthier consumer choices while noting Bangladesh's beverage sector faces a 54% total tax burden compared to 40% in India and 20% in Vietnam.