I write not merely as an individual participant in the Rohingya response architecture, but as a representative voice of local civil society—one that has long been engaged, often unheard, yet persistently present. From the early days of coordination to my recent role within the NGO Platform, the...
In last three four months there are rumor both in Dhaka and Coxsbazar that UN agencies and different developed countries pressurizing government to allow to construct permanent / semi-permanent shelter for Rohingya community in the camp. As there are new government sworn in and there are so called...
Every year, Ekushey February returns with solemn grace. The Shaheed Minar fills with people, flowers pile up in silent tribute, and the nation pauses to remember the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the right to speak their mother tongue. The day symbolises not only linguistic identity but...
Much has been said about VAT reform in Bangladesh, and considerable work has also been undertaken so far. However, the ultimate result is that our tax-to-GDP ratio remains one of the lowest in the world. This demonstrates that the reform measures were not properly aligned. Having worked in...
Bangladesh’s VAT Paradox: A Growing Economy, Shrinking Returns Bangladesh enters a new political chapter after the general elections of 12 February 2026 with a paradox at its core. The economy is larger than ever, consumer spending is rising, services dominate GDP, and digital transactions are...
Working in the VAT management system of Bangladesh for about 30 years since 1995, I had an advantage of coming across many developments. Various measures have been undertaken during this long period of time but ultimately the tax-GDP ratio of Bangladesh continues to be the lowest of the world amply...
