Duty free cars
The last caretaker government had done one good thing it abolished the unjust privilege of the lawmakers of importing duty free cars. I am greatly distressed to see the vile practice being revived again. Our perception is that nobody in our country is ever poorer after entering politics. In most cases the aspirants to the Jatiyo Sangsad spend several millions just to get party nomination.
They also spend a fortune during their election campaign. It is not believable that they cannot pay the import duty of a car, a SUV or a microbus ! In such a case they should go for a modest car they can afford.
Ideally, they should avail the public transport and get to feel how the common people travel. Allowing the lawmakers duty-free cars is a regressive step and it feeds on their elitist ego.
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