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Navigating Tax Reform Challenges in Bangladesh: A Path Forward
- Dr Selim Raihan
- Oct 6, 2024
Bangladesh, a country with a tax-to-GDP ratio as low as 7.5% – one of the lowest in the world – is not able to invest adequately in critical social sectors such as health, education, and social protection. Low revenue from taxes hinders economic growth and perpetuates [....]
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Reforming Public Expenditure in Bangladesh: From Inefficiency to Impact
- Eshrat Sharmin, Sudeepto Roy
- Sep 2, 2024
The effectiveness of public expenditure is particularly crucial for a developing country like Bangladesh, where resources are limited, and the needs are vast. Despite the significant allocation of resources over the years, the efficiency of public expenditure in Bangladesh has often fallen short [....]
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An Analytical Narrative of the Governance Failures in the Banking Sector
- Eshrat Sharmin, Lubaba Mahjabin Prima, Sayema Haque Bidisha
- Sep 2, 2024
Though Bangladesh has made notable advancements in certain banking indicators, such as access and the depth of the banking system, poor governance, political meddling, and corruption in this sector has created increasing concern in recent years as for the past two decades [....]
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Tax Reform Imperatives for the Interim Government
- Dr Bazlul Haque Khondker
- Sep 2, 2024
Bangladesh is at a crossroad after the student led movement. The expectations from the current interim government are huge pointing to bold and radical reforms in various fronts including economic front. Key economic challenges facing the interim government are taming inflation, arresting foreign reserve [....]
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Steep Challenges Ahead: Interim Government Faces Economic Hurdles
- Dr Selim Raihan
- Sep 1, 2024
The political upheaval in Bangladesh is having a profound impact on the country’s economy. For the country to recover and stabilize, the interim government must prioritize political stability and the restoration of law and order. These steps are critical to setting the stage for economic recovery. [....]
