Implementing reforms, automation of tax regime
Bangladesh's revenue collection has grown more slowly than the economy over the past decade. That means, though the economy has expanded significantly, the tax system has failed to capture the newly generated wealth. Overreliance on manual processes, paper-based auditing and fragmented digital registries points to a structural flaw. As a...
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Promise of universal health coverage must go beyond budgetary allocation
This year the national budget introduces a massive structural shift towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC). The health sector allocation has more than doubled, pushing spending above 1.0 per cent of the GDP for the first time. The primary goal is to shift the medical system from a treatment-centred model to...
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Shariatpur-Padma Bridge link road — a death trap
The stretch of road from Shariatpur Sadar to the Padma Bridge approach road remains a tragic scar on the country's development map. For years, this narrow and dilapidated road has caused immense hardship to commuters and businesses alike. Farmers transporting rice, jute and vegetables to market incur significant losses due...
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Challenges facing hill people
Although the hilly regions of Bangladesh are renowned for their breathtaking natural beauty, the people living in these areas continue to face numerous hardships and long-standing deprivation. Due to their remote and difficult geographical location, many hill communities still lack access to essential public services and development opportunities.Limited access to...
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