Tax-GDP ratio concerning
Country's declining tax-GDP ratio, practically since 2017, has been paradoxical and concerning but is not inexplicable, to be sure. On the face of it, this appears ironic and defiant of conventional wisdom that the rising gross domestic product (GDP) growth rates have not yielded increased tax revenue. This only goes...
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New voters, leaders with fresh ideas
Of the main features characterising the December 30 National Election Day, one drew the attention of many inquisitive people. It was a unique spectacle: first-time voters jubilantly flaunting their vote-casting ink marks on thumbs to each other. Print and electronic media has not missed the chance of recording the spectacle....
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Impunity is not the answer
The Swiss banking system defies the basic tenets of democracy in terms of transparency. Here's an example: anyone can open and maintain accounts without any risk of disclosure. Over the years the stance has softened somewhat, with the Swiss government cooperating with outraged government about such accounts. To date not...
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Pragmatic steps required to sustain remittance inflow
This letter is in reference to an article titled "Remittance flow up 15pc in 2018" that was published in the Financial Express on January 03, 2019. The article stated that inward remittance jumped by nearly 15 per cent or around $2.0 billion in calendar year 2018 following the depreciation of...
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Making sidewalks hawker-free
Most of the pavements of Dhaka city had become hawker-free few months back, following frequent eviction drives by City Corporation officials. Very recently, hawkers have reappeared, encroaching parts of busy footpaths in Nilkhet, New Market area, Kataban, Shahbag, Gulistan, Fakirapul, Naya Paltan, Malibag, Motijheel and other areas of the city....
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