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Not enough growth of wealth tax

That the growth of wealth tax is not commensurate with the rise in the number of the super rich or the rich was subject of speculation. But now a report carried on wealth tax collected mainly from the highest income segment of society confirms that collection of wealth tax has...

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Dealing with autistic children

Although the incidence of children with neuro-developmental disorder has been on the rise in the country, few studies appear to have been made to identify the reason behind the phenomenon. In the absence of such studies, people are found making conjectures based on different assumptions. They are seen interpreting the...

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NATO reflects as it turns 70

To celebrate and reflect upon the security alliance's 70th anniversary the Foreign Ministers of NATO countries gathered for a two-day meeting in Washington on April 03, 2019 with the theme, "NATO Engages: the Alliance at 70."Article 5 of the US-led North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) stipulates that "an armed attack...

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Circular bus for Mohammadpur residents

Citizens have recently started enjoying circular bus service on the Dhanmondi-Science Lab-New Market-Azimpur route. The air-conditioned buses are comfortable, especially during summer. The fare varies from Tk 10 to Tk 30 depending on the destination of a passenger.I think it would be very beneficial for the commuters of Mohammadpur area...

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In search of her roots

A recent piece in the media has reported that a young Dutch woman named Nowmi Welemsen has come to Madarganj upazila of Jamalpur district to trace her roots and find her near and dear ones. Last year, her mother Lipi Begum came to Bangladesh with the same purpose. When she...

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Comedian Tele Samad will be missed

Noted comedian and film actor Tele Samad passed away on April 06. His departure makes me nostalgic. He had entertained in his unique style the audience of film and television of the country for four decades. If anyone asks me who my favourite comedian in Bangladeshi movie is, I won't...

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