Towfiqul Islam Khan

Political alignment is key to a desirable future

This is the final instalment in a three-part series based on a foresight analysis centred on Bangladesh’s transition.

2d ago

The plausible future facing the country

This is the second instalment of a three-part series based on a foresight analysis centred on Bangladesh’s transition.

3d ago

A unique approach to looking at the future

This is the first instalment of a three-part series based on a foresight analysis centred on Bangladesh’s transition.

4d ago

Time to move forward with pure hearts for tax system reform

We hope for a return to normalcy in the system while discussions on reforms are conducted, articulated, agreed upon, and implemented.

2m ago

Engage multi-stakeholders, political parties and ensure transparency

Separating tax policy from tax collection has long been recommended. This idea was strongly proposed in a recent white paper on the economy. About four months ago, the National Board of Revenue’s (NBR) Advisory Committee, which is working on broader reforms for the NBR, submitted an interim report.

2m ago

Navigating in an inhospitable global and regional environment

The global economy is experiencing a multitude of transitions in terms of economic and geopolitical rebalancing, ongoing technological change and emerging social and political risks. These transitions are expected to have far-reaching impacts on Bangladesh's economy, which is becoming increasingly integrated with the global and regional economies.

7y ago
July 23, 2025
July 23, 2025

Political alignment is key to a desirable future

This is the final instalment in a three-part series based on a foresight analysis centred on Bangladesh’s transition.

July 22, 2025
July 22, 2025

The plausible future facing the country

This is the second instalment of a three-part series based on a foresight analysis centred on Bangladesh’s transition.

July 21, 2025
July 21, 2025

A unique approach to looking at the future

This is the first instalment of a three-part series based on a foresight analysis centred on Bangladesh’s transition.

May 25, 2025
May 25, 2025

Time to move forward with pure hearts for tax system reform

We hope for a return to normalcy in the system while discussions on reforms are conducted, articulated, agreed upon, and implemented.

May 22, 2025
May 22, 2025

Engage multi-stakeholders, political parties and ensure transparency

Separating tax policy from tax collection has long been recommended. This idea was strongly proposed in a recent white paper on the economy. About four months ago, the National Board of Revenue’s (NBR) Advisory Committee, which is working on broader reforms for the NBR, submitted an interim report.

March 26, 2018
March 26, 2018

Navigating in an inhospitable global and regional environment

The global economy is experiencing a multitude of transitions in terms of economic and geopolitical rebalancing, ongoing technological change and emerging social and political risks. These transitions are expected to have far-reaching impacts on Bangladesh's economy, which is becoming increasingly integrated with the global and regional economies.