Pooling non-tax revenue
The new government's emphasis on collection of non-tax revenue is a smart move and may prove to be a master stroke if implemented properly. Here, the idea is to explore and exploit the non-tax base instead of relying only on the conventional tax collection. According to a report carried in...
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Nepal polls: voters show red card to corrupt leaders
The latest general election in Nepal is shaping up to be far more than a routine democratic exercise. It appears to represent a powerful public rejection of entrenched political elites and the culture of corruption that has long dominated the country's politics. For many voters, particularly the young, the polls...
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Nirab killers must face justice
The killing of a youth in his twenties named Nirab Ahmed by workers of a filling station in Jhenidah over a quarrel is indeed shocking. As reports go, Nirab, with two of his friends went to a filling station in Jhenidah town to buy fuel for his motorbike on Saturday...
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Empowering women for leadership position
In Bangladesh, women are increasingly joining the finance sector, yet top leadership roles remain largely male-dominated. Despite demonstrating competence and commitment, many women face societal expectations, limited mentorship opportunities, and rigid workplace policies that slow their career growth.Breaking these barriers is not only a matter of fairness; it is also...
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Capacity building for parliamentary governance
The recent initiative of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) to organise a two-day training programme for its newly elected Members of Parliament on parliamentary practices is a commendable step toward strengthening democratic institutions. Such orientation programmes help lawmakers better understand legislative procedures, debate national issues more effectively, and contribute to...
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