However, the jewellers sat down with the Customs Intelligence on Thursday evening and, following lengthy talks that ended at 10pm, they withdrew their strike. A press release from the association said the incident at Amin Jewellers was a regular VAT checkup and the traders had misunderstood the Customs officials’ intentions. Customs Intelligence Director General Moinul Khan was present at the meeting. VAT authorities on Thursday at noon conducted the drive at an outlet of Amin Jewellers, said BAJUS. Following the meeting, the BAJUS general secretary further said: “We also sent a memorandum to the prime minister, commerce minister and authorities concerned.

Source: Dhaka Tribune May 18, 2017 17:37 UTC