State and Scope of Property Taxation in Bangladesh
Section 5: Towards Reforming Property Tax System in Bangladesh
Ensuring the political buy-in
ā Reforming the property tax system is often not a popular choice
It essentially disfavours the more affluent and essentially the more powerful segment
of the population in a country
The public administration may remain comfortable with the status quo
Political actors may also shy away considering the possible fall-outs
However, more public resources and more equity will provide governments (both at
the national and local levels) the freedom to extend better public services
Indeed, these reform agenda will require broader discussion with all stakeholders and
information dissemination to build consensus
ā One of the ways to put forward such a reform agenda is during the run-up to a national
election through election manifestoes of the political parties in a democratic setting-
2023 may be an opportune time!
State and Scope of Property Taxation in Bangladesh
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