Designing tax reform that works
Tax policy in Bangladesh has long been driven by what is easiest to collect rather than what is fair or efficient. High trade taxes and transaction-based levies have filled revenue gaps left by weak income assessment and limited information. This has created a system where compliance is often more a...
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GDP growth in election years
The current fiscal year is an election year, with polls scheduled for February 12. A key question is how the economy will respond to the election in terms of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth. As the economy has entered the Political Business Cycle (PBC), the impact of this cycle on...
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The silent crisis of drug abuse
There has been little success in the drive against drugs, even in relative terms. By all indications, the menace is expanding, assuming newer forms and greater intensity with the influx of new substances. The findings of the latest nationwide survey conducted by Bangladesh Medical University (BMU) underscore this grim reality,...
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Election - a beacon of hope
In a democratic country, an election is not just a change of power; it is also a reflection of public trust and a basic right of citizens. A nation becomes truly democratic when people go to vote without fear and accept the results with confidence. In today's Bangladesh, however, elections...
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Mental impact of TikTok
Although TikTok is often seen merely as an entertainment platform, a closer examination of its reach, social influence and usage patterns reveals that it is much more than just a source of amusement. It is a powerful mechanism that shapes attention, thinking patterns and social behaviour in ways that are...
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