Plugging leakages to invigorate tax collection efforts
It cannot be gainsaid that the country's tax regulator, the National Board of Revenue (NBR), is confronted with massive structural, administrative and macroeconomic bottlenecks stymieing its efforts to meet revenue target of over Tk6.0 trillion for the fiscal year 2026-27. Against this backdrop, the new NBR chief is learnt to...
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Tech-driven land management is long overdue
One of the areas where a technology-driven system has long been felt most urgent is land management. Although the slogan of "Digital Bangladesh" has occupied a prominent place in public discourse for years, the reach of digital technology is still far from encompassing land administration, a sector where its application,...
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Greedflation: Hidden cause of high prices
Inflation has become one of the most pressing concerns for households across Bangladesh. From grocery bills to construction materials, prices have risen in ways that strain family budgets and squeeze small businesses. The dominant narrative attributes this trend to rising wages, global supply chain disruptions and currency depreciation. While these...
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Open manholes -- a persistent threat
Open manholes on roads in the capital and other cities have become a grave threat to public safety. Every day, pedestrians and commuters risk their lives while travelling to workplaces, markets, or educational institutions. During the rainy season, these manholes become particularly hazardous as accumulated water makes them invisible, leading...
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