- Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed stated there is no link between VAT increase and dearness allowance
- Bangladesh has low tax rates compared to other countries, limiting revenue for comprehensive services
- Recent VAT increase on eyeglasses was defended by the adviser
- He highlighted the need for realistic expectations due to low tax revenue
- The adviser emphasized the importance of finding areas to increase revenue
- He mentioned the need for more economical government spending and completion of projects on time
Source: dhakatribune.com
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