    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2005, Book II)]
    [October 27, 2005]
    [Page 1613]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Message to the Senate Transmitting the Bangladesh-United States Taxation
    Convention
    October 27, 2005

    To the Senate of the United States:
        I transmit herewith for the advice and consent of the Senate to
    ratification a Convention Between the Government of the United States of
    America and the Government of Bangladesh for the Avoidance of Double
    Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on
    Income signed at Dhaka on September 26, 2004 (the ``Convention''). An
    exchange of notes is enclosed, and the report of the Department of State
    with respect to the Convention is transmitted for the information of the
    Senate.
        This Convention, which is similar to tax treaties between the United
    States and other developing nations, provides maximum rates of tax to be
    applied to various types of income and protection from double taxation
    of income. The Convention also provides for the resolution of disputes
    and sets forth rules making its benefits unavailable to those who are
    engaged in treaty forum shopping.
        I recommend that the Senate give early and favorable consideration
    to this Convention and that the Senate give its advice and consent to
    ratification.

                                                              George W. Bush

     The White House,

     October 27, 2005.