Closing Ad-din not the answer
The government's decision to cancel the licence of Ad-din Medical College Hospital imposed a harsh finality and most patients have already left the facility in search of alternative care. The Directorate General of Health Services chief Dr Pravath Chandra Biswas announced the revocation last Thursday after declaring the hospital's show-cause...
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The budget is a bet with high-stakes
When the finance and planning minister formally presented his maiden budget at the national parliament last Thursday, he was aware of the fact that the country's annual public spending plan faces several local and global headwinds. He had to outline the budget for fiscal year 2026-27 in less than four...
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Can the budget finally put education right?
One of the key features of the proposed national budget for the fiscal year 2026-27 is the strong emphasis placed on the education sector. Long neglected in terms of public investment, education has received a significant boost, both in absolute terms and as a share of gross domestic product (GDP)....
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Expanding green industry finance
To facilitate green industries in Bangladesh, Bangladesh Bank has taken several initiatives through refinance schemes from time to time. Recently, through its Sustainable Finance Department, Bangladesh Bank launched a Tk 10 billion refinance scheme for green industries and green factory buildings at a 5 per cent rate of interest (ROI),...
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Balancing compliance and financial inclusion
Reports suggest that the national budget may introduce Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) registration as a mandatory requirement for opening bank accounts. While the proposal may be intended to strengthen tax compliance and broaden the tax net, its potential implications for financial inclusion deserve careful consideration.Bangladesh has made significant progress in...
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