VAT on private universities
Private education for public good
The National Board of Revenue during the just concluded student movement explained that the tuition fees are inclusive of VAT. The VAT was imposed on private university tuition fees with an aim to expand the scope of revenue collection.
NO VAT ON EDUCATION / The possibility for transversal politics
The students of private universities have shown their maturity and creativity in leading a peaceful demonstration against the proposed 7.5 percent VAT.
Editorial / VAT on private universities rescinded
We welcome the cabinet's move to withdraw the 7.5 percent VAT that was imposed on the student tuition fees of the private universities.
VAT protest on, key Dhaka roads blocked again
Students continue their protest against 7.5 percent VAT on private universities’ tuition fees and blocked some key roads in Dhaka again.
Govt may review VAT on tuition fees: Muhith
Finance Minister AMA Muhith softens his position about the VAT on private universities’ tuition fees saying the government may review the decision.
NSU suspends classes, IUB declares Eid vacation
North South University (NSU) and Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) suspend classes and examinations till September 15 and September 27 respectively amid student protests against VAT on private universities’ tuition fees.
#NoVatOnEducation messages
The anti-VAT protest that erupted on Wednesday produces a large number of messages in the form of handwritten placards and street paintings – both serious and humorous – pointing out the absurdity of imposing VAT on education.
CHINTITO SINCE 1995 / Power is Knowledge is Power
Love him or not, you cannot but be awestruck at the sheer bluntness, call it lack of guile, of Suranjit Sengupta for his candid pronouncement to government employees within 24 hours of their pay hike.
VAT on tuition fees: Students threaten to continue movement
Rejecting the government’s clarification over the 7.5 percent VAT on tuition fees, students from several private universities today warned that they would go for a tougher movement until the imposed VAT is withdrawn.
Private education for public good
The National Board of Revenue during the just concluded student movement explained that the tuition fees are inclusive of VAT. The VAT was imposed on private university tuition fees with an aim to expand the scope of revenue collection.
The possibility for transversal politics
The students of private universities have shown their maturity and creativity in leading a peaceful demonstration against the proposed 7.5 percent VAT.
VAT on private universities rescinded
We welcome the cabinet's move to withdraw the 7.5 percent VAT that was imposed on the student tuition fees of the private universities.
VAT protest on, key Dhaka roads blocked again
Students continue their protest against 7.5 percent VAT on private universities’ tuition fees and blocked some key roads in Dhaka again.
Govt may review VAT on tuition fees: Muhith
Finance Minister AMA Muhith softens his position about the VAT on private universities’ tuition fees saying the government may review the decision.
NSU suspends classes, IUB declares Eid vacation
North South University (NSU) and Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) suspend classes and examinations till September 15 and September 27 respectively amid student protests against VAT on private universities’ tuition fees.
#NoVatOnEducation messages
The anti-VAT protest that erupted on Wednesday produces a large number of messages in the form of handwritten placards and street paintings – both serious and humorous – pointing out the absurdity of imposing VAT on education.
Power is Knowledge is Power
Love him or not, you cannot but be awestruck at the sheer bluntness, call it lack of guile, of Suranjit Sengupta for his candid pronouncement to government employees within 24 hours of their pay hike.
VAT on tuition fees: Students threaten to continue movement
Rejecting the government’s clarification over the 7.5 percent VAT on tuition fees, students from several private universities today warned that they would go for a tougher movement until the imposed VAT is withdrawn.
Rising tension in the education sector
Both private and public universities in the country seem to be in a state of flux, with dissatisfied students and teachers waging separate movements to realise their demands.