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Broadening taxpayers\\\' base

The fact that income tax fairs have to be arranged each year speaks volumes for the lingering negative attitude of a broad segment of the population towards parting with the due share of income to the national exchequer. No wonder, in academic parlance the country has been branded as the...

On the new pay-scale

This time the government appears to be less worried about money to support a new pay-scale which has doubled---in some cases more than doubled---the pay and allowances of its officials and employees. The government is enjoying a good time in managing its income and expenditure as more taxes are to...

Test series between Bangladesh and Australia

Along with the millions of cricket fans of the country, I am greatly excited about the upcoming two-test series between Bangladesh and Australia. Australia is still the number one test team in the world. There will be no one-day match in the series, which is a big disappointment for us....

VAT on computer products

I thank the government for withdrawing VAT on the private university tuition fees, as it will help advance the cause of higher studies and encourage young people to pursue higher education with more vigour and zeal. I shall also request the government to withdraw 4 per cent VAT on computer...

GM crops can address food security challenge

Food is an emotional topic for us all - we care about not only what we eat, but also how it's grown. But is our stance a balanced one? Are the safeguards we put into place sufficient to protect us while still allowing to us to benefit from technological innovation?...

Epidemic drug abuse

Youth is the future of a nation. It is expected that the lacking of our generation that could not be overcome for some reason or the other, would be overcome by our future generation. We look forward to our future generation with the hope that they will salvage the country...