Passengers of metrorail, the easiest and most popular mode of transportation in Dhaka, have to stand in line for hours to get the tickets. On the one hand, it is wasting time and on the other hand, the passengers are facing problems in their daily work.
Despite the removal of import duties, prices for potatoes and onions have not decreased in the local market; rather, they have increased. Although the government has taken various initiatives to stabilize the prices of essential commodities, the prices of potatoes and onions continue to rise. Compared to last week, prices have climbed even further. Over the past two weeks, the price of potatoes in the retail market in the capital has increased by 10 to 15 taka per kilogram. Onions, already sold at high prices, have seen an additional increase of up to 10 taka per kilogram.
With the slogan "Na Darea Line e, Return Din Online e (Submit your return online, avoid waiting in line)," the National Board of Revenue (NBR) has introduced new online facilities for taxpayers. NBR has reopened the income tax return submission service online for everyone.
The Karnaphuli Tunnel, a costly and loss-making mega project in Chattogram, has become a financial burden on Bangladesh’s economy. The tunnel, constructed with significant borrowed funds, now struggles to generate enough revenue to cover even a fraction of its expenses. Experts have pointed out that the loan taken for this project, along with the accruing interest, is being repaid from funds borrowed for other projects. As a result, the country’s economy is trapped in a vicious cycle of debt.
Bangladesh has long-standing trade relations with both India and China, along with loan agreements. While India traditionally led in trade and loan agreements, China has now overtaken India. This information comes from the Economic Relations Division (ERD) of the Ministry of Finance.
Although all citizens of the country are supposed to have equal rights under the constitution yet there is discrimination between government officials and private sector employees when it comes to pay income tax. Individuals involved in the management of the state, judges of the judiciary or government officials get various exemptions in paying income tax, but private employees have to pay income tax on all types of income. Practically two laws are still in force in one country.