Earlier on September 19 last year Akand was suspended on the allegations of taking bribes.
"He has been suspended under The Public Servants Act for allegedly taking bribes at his office on 2 September," reads an order signed by NBR Chairman Abdur Rahman Khan on September 19.
On today's order, there is no mention of any reason why his suspension has been withdrawn.
“The suspension order of Md. Shafiqul Islam Akand, Member, Tax Appellate Tribunal, Double Bench, Chittagong, is hereby revoked,” the order just reads.
Talking to UNB, several senior officials of the NBR declined to make any comment on the issue.