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NBR revenue targets and ground realities

Despite repeated calls from businesses and think tanks to enhance the NBR's revenue mobilisation efforts in a systemic manner, shortfalls in collection have become a recurring issue. A report by The Financial Express, citing official sources, reveals that the NBR must collect nearly 35 per cent more revenue in FY26...

When seeing is not believing

As Artificial Intelligence-based software and tools continue to take over many aspects of professional and personal lives, concerns have been raised by AI experts as well as authorities in various advanced countries regarding the ethical usage of AI. A niche area within this broad subject is media manipulation-specifically, the manipulation...

Cruelty to animals must stop

A disturbing piece of news recently went viral on social media - the hanging and beating to death of a dog in Barisal. Several youths killed the poor creature on camera like it was nothing. The main culprit faced a lenient punishment - Tk. 5,000 fine - awarded by an...

Easy loans, hard lives

The growing availability of easy loans and microcredit schemes may seem like a blessing for low-income individuals, but in reality, they are pushing many into a dangerous cycle of debt. Loan apps and quick approval systems often target the poor with minimal background checks, offering fast cash at high interest...

Educated, but unemployed

In today's Bangladesh, thousands of young men and women complete higher education only to face the harsh reality of unemployment. Armed with degrees and certificates, they are still branded as 'incompetent' by society, despite tirelessly pursuing opportunities and enduring countless rejections. Their stories are of silent struggles.Our nation's most valuable...