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Industry Association Watch
Source: BDPolicyLab Watch record and cited public sourcesAs of 2026-07-05
REHAB is currently opposing the FY2026-27 budget, arguing that new taxes on construction materials and landowner-developer agreements will increase housing prices and stifle the sector.
REHAB held its biennial election for the 2026-2028 term at the Intercontinental Hotel in Dhaka.
Dr. Md. Ali Afzal was declared the new President and Abdur Razzaque as the Senior Vice President of REHAB.
REHAB President Dr. Ali Afzal demanded single-digit interest rates and reduced taxes on construction materials ahead of the national budget.
REHAB held a press conference to oppose new taxes on construction materials and capital gains taxes introduced in the budget proposal.
REHAB founded 1991 by 11 developers; ~930 members; HQ at National Plaza, Free School Street, Sonargaon Road, Dhaka-1205. Md Ali Afzal (Chairman, Krishibid Properties) elected President for 2026-28 (232 votes), succeeding Md Wahiduzzaman (2024-2026). Election results announced early on the day after polling; president_since reflects the reported result date (8 Jan 2026 per Daily Star/BSS coverage). No named secretary general from a primary source, left null. [2026-06-08 audit correction] president_since corrected 2026-01-08 -> 2026-04-18 (election 18 Apr 2026).
Source: 3 primary source linksAs of 2026-07-05