Abul Kashem

Abul Kashem is a Special Correspondent at The Business Standard. He has expertise in the fields of macroeconomy, development economics, government policies, trade and commerce. He can be reached at kashem.mcj@gmail.com
 

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Bangladesh

Govt looks beyond regular WB aid for $10b to ease economic, subsidy shocks

People listen during a press briefing at the IMF/World Bank 2026 Annual Meetings at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) in Bangkok, Thailand, on 13 October 2026. Photo: Reuters
Economy

IMF sees Bangladesh's FY27 growth to fall 38-year low to 3.2%, inflation to rise to 10.9%

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Economy

Payment bottlenecks, holiday lull hold back 24/7 customs services at ports

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Bangladesh

Frantic fertiliser search: Govt looks to alternative sources as war threatens supply

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Energy

Govt shies away from fuel tax cut amid pay hike

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Bangladesh

Universal Pension revamp planned: Spouse to get lifetime benefit

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Bangladesh

New pay scale: Smaller increments for senior officials, house rents lowered for all

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Bangladesh

The British-era trade controls Bangladesh never let go

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Energy

PRAN-RFL, Walton go big on solar equipment manufacturing amid energy crisis

Abdul Monem Economic Zone. Photo: Collected
Industry

Tk10,000cr fund sought to make private economic zones investment-ready

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Foreign Policy

Dhaka eyes deeper trade ties as ministers sit with EU diplomats today

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Bangladesh

Pay bonanza for govt staff amid inflation, energy crisis

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Banking

Govt seeking strategic partner in Muslim countries for Sammilito Islami Bank