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

Supplement

Cautious optimism for Bangladesh in 2026 amid economic challenges

Transport

Tk2,119cr railway project on cards for rehabilitation, maintenance of railway lines

Industry

Saving govt sugar mills – is it possible?

A view of the access road to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka, where a distantly placed directional signboard remains hard for drivers and arriving passengers to spot, adding to congestion and confusion in the busy arrivals zone. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain

Bangladesh

Govt moves to clear courier cargo outside the airport

Banking

New microcredit bank in the offing, to operate on social business model

Economy

Tk10,000cr equity fund, tax breaks proposed for capital market boost

Secretariat officials demonstrate outside the finance adviser's office, demanding a 20% Secretariat allowance on 10 December 2025/Screengrab

Bangladesh

Finance adviser freed after 6-hour confinement following assurance to introduce 20% allowance for Secretariat staff

Illustration: Ashrafun Naher Ananna/TBS Creative

Migration

Migration to Japan jumps nearly threefold amid push for lucrative labour market

Economy

Bangladesh's vaccine export dreams on hold over WHO certification

Bangladesh

Cuts in tax, loan cost, utility bills planned for jute, leather, pharma, agri post-LDC

Analysis

What if we graduate from LDC next year? Or three years later?

Economy

Bangladesh pushes ahead with LDC graduation despite rising calls for delay

Economy