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Revenue, defaults and the coming storm

For all the electoral enthusiasm of February, change of government in Bangladesh has not brought with it any substantial change in the economic condition. The early optimism of a new dispensation has already worn thin. As it turns out, the country is caught between the failures that long predate the...

Overcoming barriers to business

Formulating investment-friendly policies, reducing cost of doing business, developing infrastructures and streamlining as well as modernising the government departments to ensure the necessary services to business enterprises have been the main focus of view exchanges at the meetings held at different forums over the past few days. In this connection,...

Lip service won't fix Ctg's waterlogging

The first heavy rainfall this season has once again brought suffering to Chittagong, with at least 20 areas including Probortok, Chawkbazar and Agrabad going under knee-to-chest-deep water, paralysing life in this city. The issue was raised in parliament by a lawmaker from Chittagong on Wednesday, upon which Prime Minister Tarique...

Protecting youths from cyber threats

In today's Bangladesh, the internet has become an inseparable part of students' lives. It serves as a vast library of knowledge and a gateway to global opportunities. However, this digital landscape also harbours significant dangers that can harm young users. These threats-ranging from data theft and exposure to inappropriate content...

Rising import taxes

The import-related taxes in Bangladesh have become increasingly complex and higher. The standard Value Added Tax (VAT) is around 15 per cent, but importers also pay Customs Duty (CD) ranging from 5 per cent to 25 per cent depending on the product category. Supplementary Duty (SD) can go up to...