Simplifying NBR service delivery
The provision of submitting Proof of Submission of (Tax) Return (PSR) as a prerequisite for accessing various services from the government departments and financial institutions incorporated by the National Board of Revenue (NBR) during the pre-interim government period still remains intact. Evidently, the idea behind this arrangement was to broaden...
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The untapped potential of wind power
Wind power, with its immense capacity to generate clean, renewable energy, remains underutilised in Bangladesh's energy strategy. However, recent developments signal a shift in direction. A major offshore wind project, still in its early stages, was announced at COP28 as a collaborative initiative involving fashion brands Bestseller and H&M Group,...
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Regulatory roadblocks and bureaucratic delays
Navigating the tangled web of bureaucracy has become a recurring challenge for businesses across Bangladesh. Entrepreneurs often face lengthy delays in securing essential approvals such as business registrations, permits, and concessions. These administrative bottlenecks can result in missed contracts, lost investments and critical market opportunities slipping away.For example, an export-oriented...
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May the joy of Eid fill every soul!
On the eve of the Eid-ul-Adha, street child Fatema said, "We don't even get to eat rice and lentils, how would we eat beef on Eid?" Her words are not just a reflection of her own life, but echo the reality of millions of street children and hungry people in...
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