IFA Bangladesh webinar: Section 212 of the Income Tax Act 2023: Understanding and Managing Tax Avoidance Risks

IFA Bangladesh webinar: Section 212 of the Income Tax Act 2023: Understanding and Managing Tax Avoidance Risks | 18 July

Conducted in Bengali

This Bengali-language webinar will offer a comprehensive review of Section 212 of the Income Tax Act, 2023, which introduces powerful new tools for identifying and addressing tax avoidance. The provision empowers tax officials to issue retrospective assessments and penalties if taxpayers are found to have avoided payment through underreporting, concealment, or manipulation.

The session will explore how professionals and businesses can recognize behaviors now considered tax avoidance, respond to notices, and implement internal checks to reduce exposure. It is particularly relevant for tax practitioners, accountants, and advisors working with individual and SME clients in Bangladesh.

The webinar will cover:

Purpose and scope of Section 212 under the Income Tax Act 2023
What qualifies as "tax avoidance" under the new law
Legal powers granted to Deputy Commissioners of Taxes (DCTs)
Time limits and retrospective assessment provisions
Key documentation and compliance strategies for professionals
The role of audit, risk assessment, and preventive disclosures
How to handle Section 212 notices and defend clients effectively
Discussion on real-life examples and possible interpretations
Interactive Q&A session

Who is this presentation/workshop for?

Tax professionals, public accountants, legal and compliance officers, and business owners with a working knowledge of income tax who wish to understand and manage anti-avoidance risks under the new legal framework.

Mode of delivery: Bengali

Date: Friday 18 July 2025
Time: 3:00 - 5:00pm (Dhaka time) | 10am - 12pm (UK time)
CPD hour: 2
Price: Free

About the speaker

Alii Aqbour Chowdhury FCPA, FIPA, FFA, FAIA, ACMA, LL.B, ITP

Alii Aqbour Chowdhury is a highly skilled tax accountant specializing in Bangladeshi tax and VAT law, international tax law, double taxation agreements, and relevant domestic tax regulations. He offers practical guidance to businesses both locally and internationally, providing expertise in trade expansion and local tax advice.

As the principal consultant of A Aqbour Chowdhury & Co. and the academic director of CPA Bangladesh, Alii plays a crucial role in shaping the tax landscape.

He is also actively mentoring individuals pursuing the ADIT (Advanced Diploma in International Taxation) qualification offered by the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT), UK. Alii holds multiple degrees, including Honours and a Master's in Accounting, a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B), and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Tax Management from the University of Dhaka. His credentials include being a Certified Public Accountant, Cost and Management Accountant and Income Tax & Corporate Lawyer. He is a fellow of the Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA, UK), the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA, Australia), the Association of International Accountants (AIA, UK), and CPA Bangladesh. Additionally, he is a member of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA, UK), the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (USA), and the Institute of Cost Accountants of India.

Alii is also the visionary founder and developer behind eTaxReturn.com.bd, the leading online tax return preparer in Bangladesh, as well as TaxAdviser.com.bd, a premier platform for tax advisory services. With an impressive track record and a comprehensive understanding of local and international tax regulations, Alii Aqbour Chowdhury remains at the forefront of tax consulting, delivering valuable insights to businesses and individuals alike.

CPA Bangladesh

CPA Bangladesh is a premier institution focusing on developing internationally accredited accounting and tax professionals in Bangladesh. The institution is an Academic Institutional Member of the International Association for Accounting Education and Research (IAAER) and receives support from The Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA), UK.

The institution is recognized as a centre of ATHE, a globally regulated awarding organization regulated by Ofqual, UK Government. Moreover, it is an endorsed training provider of IFA-UK, a full member of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC). This allows CPA Bangladesh to provide the IFA Direct Programme and IFA-endorsed Post Graduate Qualifications (CPA Programme) in the country. These qualifications facilitate direct membership of two IFAC Member Bodies, IFA (UK) and IPA (Australia). Additionally, CPA Bangladesh proudly serves as a course provider for the esteemed ADIT (Advanced Diploma in International Taxation) qualification offered by the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT), UK.