Charity begins...
Finance minister Saifur Rahman is leaving no stone unturned in his efforts to squeeze out revenue from the unfortunate sections of society, and bring transparency to the system. The public is frequently admonished by this outspoken minister for corruption and other acts of tax avoidance. The finance minister's efforts would be considered meaningful if he could do the housecleaning task at home. The first step should be to publish a complete list of assets (local and overseas) of his party leaders , and demonstrate that these have been earned honestly, reported and taxed according to the rules.
Simple statements like "I am proud of my son" in parliament doesn't sound convincing . The finance minister should face facts. We are sick and tired of the stigma of the "most corrupt country in the world".
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