Need for a predictable tax policy
A transparent, consistent and predictable tax structure is necessary not just for successful revenue generation; it is also for encouraging investment which is vital for the development of the national economy. It plays a crucial role in inviting foreign direct investment that the country now badly needs for economic growth....
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Rate hike yet to contain inflation
In a determined effort to combat the high rate of inflation, the interim government has taken a significant step by increasing the rate of profits on various savings certificates from the beginning of the current year. This move, in line with the central bank's tight monetary stance and rate hike,...
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Graffiti that stirred up a hornet's nest
In the midst of the collective national endeavor to transition to a healthy democratic culture and practices, the recent assault on aggrieved indigenous students in front of the National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB) building in Motijheel will go down as an unfortunate incident under the current interim government. To...
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Mother Nature's wrath
Imagine growing up in a home where your memories, safety, and warmth are intertwined, only to see it burn before your eyes. This nightmare is a reality for thousands in Los Angeles, California, as wildfires rage uncontrollably. Despite combined efforts from firefighters across the USA, Canada, and Mexico, the devastation...
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State-run bus service being thwarted
The government inaugurated the air-conditioned (AC) bus services on Gazipur's Shibbari to Dhaka's Gulistan route under the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project. Initially, the authorities launched 10 buses on the route on an experimental basis with the hope of easing the sufferings of commuters.This writer would like to share his...
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