No vat on education
Why 2015 was a good year for Bangladesh
It’s a good time to be alive while history is being written. As we bid adieu to 2015 we realise the year was a roller coaster ride! It was a year of aggression and violence that carved the world for many new beginnings. Let us take a stroll and reminisce the achievements of the past year in various arenas that molded the nation to take on 2016.
No VAT on pvt universities, PM orders
Prime minister Sheikh Hasina has said no VAT will be imposed on private universities.
Why 2015 was a good year for Bangladesh
It’s a good time to be alive while history is being written. As we bid adieu to 2015 we realise the year was a roller coaster ride! It was a year of aggression and violence that carved the world for many new beginnings. Let us take a stroll and reminisce the achievements of the past year in various arenas that molded the nation to take on 2016.
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VAT on private universities rescinded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.
VAT protesters lift road blockade for today
Private university students protesting VAT on “tuition fees” call off their demonstrations in Dhaka for today.
VAT protesters give flowers to cops, take selfies
Students demonstrating for withdrawal of value added tax (VAT) from private universities’ tuition fees pass another day on the streets peacefully.
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.