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The tax regime in Bangladesh: Issues in expanding the tax base

The tax regime in Bangladesh is largely marked by low tax revenue and very widespread evasion. The tax/GDP (gross domestic product) ratio stood at 11.17 per cent of GDP in 2016-17, one of the lowest in the world. It is true people do not like paying taxes and governments also...

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Showdown over Iran nuclear deal: A moment of truth

Donald Trump's renunciation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) with Iran and the reimposition of US sanctions on that country threaten global peace. Europe's security depends on defending the agreement with Iran despite the US withdrawal. That, in turn, requires Europe, along with Russia, China, and other United...

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