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Enhance transmission infrastructure to attract Chinese investment: CPD
The think-tank suggested adopting a short-term build-operate-transfer model to address infrastructure issues
Floods cause Tk 14,421 crore damage in eastern Bangladesh: CPD study
The study highlighted that the damage represents 1.81 percent of the national budget for fiscal year (FY) 2024-25
CPD calls for phasing out inefficient power plants
The Centre for Policy Dialogue yesterday urged the interim government to phase out all inefficient power plants as early as possible.
Several banks are clinically dead: CPD
Several banks in Bangladesh are clinically dead but are being kept alive through bailouts, said Fahmida Khatun, executive director of the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD).
Explore avenues for joint protection of shared GI with India: CPD
The suggestion comes after Sundarbans’ honey was displayed as a GI product of India
FY25 budget won’t ensure energy sustainability: CPD
The budget for the next fiscal year may not be able to end the chronic gas shortage, cut import reliance and guarantee credible supply of electricity as it has fallen short of taking up sufficient measures needed to ensure energy sustainability, the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) said yesterday.
Govt not using full strength to restore macroeconomic stability
The government is not moving at full throttle in bringing discipline to the banking sector, implementing reforms wholeheartedly, taking measures against syndication, and bringing money launderers under the rule of law, said a top economist.
Essentials now luxuries as the poor reel from price shock: CPD
People in Bangladesh have been forced to spend more on food compared to consumers in other countries, and the prices of essentials have surged to such an extent that they have become luxury items for many, the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) said yesterday.
High prices make essentials luxury items: CPD
Prices of various essential items have gone up to the extent that they seem luxury goods for many people, particularly poor and vulnerable people, said the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) today.
Online tax returns can bring $32b extra revenues annually: CPD
Bangladesh can raise an additional $32.6 billion in revenues annually within the next four years if the electronic filing of tax returns can be ensured, said the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) yesterday.
Entrepreneurs spend 6 times more than official fees to obtain licences
At least 20 licences are required to establish a garment factory in Bangladesh, which eats away at time and money, said Khondaker Golam Moazzem, research director of the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD).
Bangladesh economy faces three risks: CPD
Persistent inflation, a snowballing debt burden and slow economic growth are the three challenges to Bangladesh, according to Debapriya Bhattacharya, a distinguished fellow at the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD)
Tannery workers' minimum wage should be Tk 22,776: CPD
Minimum wage of workers in the tannery industry should be Tk 22,776 considering the current market conditions and high inflation, according to a study by CPD
Govt borrows to repay loans amid low revenue collection: CPD
Bangladesh's debt and repayment obligations are escalating, forcing the government to continually resort to borrowing to repay loans amid insufficient revenue collections, according to the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD)
CPD prescribes 3-point recipe to fix economy
The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) has recommended the government restore macroeconomic stability, widen its fiscal space and ensure the best use of taxpayers’ money through appropriate prioritisation in the budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
Govt’s overdependence on loans hurting private sector
Since the government’s annual development programme (ADP) is mostly reliant on loans, the private sector often finds it difficult to borrow from the banking system, according to the Centre for Policy Dialogue.
CPD’s 3 recommendations for next budget
The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) has recommended the government restore macroeconomic stability, widen fiscal space and ensure the best use of public resources through appropriate prioritisation in the upcoming budget for 2024-25
Raise tax for high-income individuals to 30%
The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) yesterday proposed increasing the tax on high-income individuals to 30 percent in fiscal year (FY) 2024-25 as the move would likely reduce income inequality in Bangladesh.
Corruption remains main hurdle for businesses
Corruption was the leading problematic cause for businesses in 2023, with energy crisis posing the highest risk over next two years