Good budget, but delivery constraints remain
Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury deserves kudos for coming up with a budget that nobody possibly would dare in a situation marked by some daunting challenges both at home and external fronts. However, scepticism about meeting budgetary goals of appeasing almost everyone remains in place. Businesses, economists...
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The sunny side of the budget
The budgetary decision to slash import duties on rooftop solar equipment is one of those rare fiscal moves that is simultaneously good economics and long overdue application of common sense. A total tax incidence of around 60 per cent on solar panels and associated equipment had long suffocated the renewable...
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New budget faces a tough revenue challenge
Bangladesh's upcoming national budget is expected to reach Tk 9.38 trillion, making it one of the largest budgets in the country's history. Alongside this, the government is reportedly setting a revenue collection target of Tk 6.95 trillion, a highly ambitious goal considering that the National Board of Revenue (NBR) achieved...
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Quality teachers for quality education-
Primary education lays the foundation for a student's future, underscoring the pivotal role of teachers in ensuring its quality. Teachers must be both qualified and competent, possessing a service-oriented mindset.To promote students' physical development, teachers should raise awareness about nutrition and encourage community involvement. Parent meetings should be utilised to...
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