The problem with our tax system
On November 13, 2018 at the inaugural programme of the weeklong Income Tax Fair, Finance Minister AMA Muhith wondered why only one crore people pay taxes as the number could easily be four crore.
16 November 2018, 18:00 PM
When values are dispensable
When educating the minds of our youth, we must not forget to educate their hearts,” said the world-renowned Tibetan leader Dalai Lama. Bangladesh today has a huge youth population, and they are our future.
29 October 2018, 18:00 PM
Your critics are your best friends
Friends come in all shapes and sizes, as the saying goes. But a true friend is one who sees us more clearly than we see ourselves. They see our flaws, our good sides and bad sides, and are willing to say the things that most people won't say.
30 September 2018, 18:00 PM
Traffic jam: The ugly side of Dhaka's development
There was a time when commuters suffered traffic congestion only on the main city streets, but now it starts right from one's doorstep.
12 May 2018, 18:00 PM
What will Bangladesh look like in 2050?
Throughout history, people have turned to astrologers, pundits and gurus in their quest to unlock the mysteries of the future.
13 April 2018, 18:00 PM
The rich get richer, the poor get poorer
The title of this piece is not just a cliché, but also a fact. Over the past two decades, Bangladesh has been experiencing an impressive economic growth.
31 March 2018, 18:00 PM
Why collapse of education is the collapse of a nation
Education is a major driving force of development in any modern society. Quality education equips young people with knowledge and
16 March 2018, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh: Out of the basket
Our economic activity is growing rapidly. Back in 1970, the size of GDP was only US$6.2 billion and in 2015, the GDP grew to $205.3 billion taking Bangladesh to the 44th position in the world economy.
22 January 2016, 18:00 PM
Out of Bangladesh
According to a research report titled “Illegal Financial Flows from Developing Countries: 2004-2013”, recently published by the
16 December 2015, 18:00 PM
The Politics of Terrorism
Terrorism is rooted in concrete social and economic conditions - in deprivation, joblessness, discrimination, poverty and social marginality.
2 December 2015, 18:00 PM
There's money for war but not for poverty or peace
Globally, 800 million people still live in extreme poverty, 57 million children are still denied the right to primary education, gender
7 November 2015, 18:00 PM