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
 

Vehicles queue for fuel under the scorching sun at a petrol pump in Paribagh, where lines have shortened following the recent price hike. Photo: Mehedi Hasan/TBS
Energy

Fuel supply ramped up, long queues at filling stations begin to thin

A long queue of cars and motorcycles stretches for hundreds of metres along the road near a Bijoy Sarani filling station, as ongoing fuel shortages leave commuters waiting for hours in the sweltering heat. Photo: Rajib Dhar/TBS
Energy

Govt increases fuel supply as chaos lingers on

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Economy

Why IMF nod matters in external financing

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Economy

IMF blocks pending loan tranches for now, citing reform failure

Illustration: TBS
Economy

Govt plans big-spend budget for jobs, growth amid revenue doubts

Graphics: TBS
Energy

Govt considers not raising fuel taxes even if prices rise

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Economy

Law change paves way for former owners to reclaim distressed banks

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Banking

Exporters set to get offshore dollar loans at 8% as working capital

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Infrastructure

Govt plans two major bridges over Meghna under PPP

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Economy

As subsidies rise, govt faces mounting pressure to mobilise funds 

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Energy

Govt to import 17 lakh tonnes of fuel to bolster energy security as Mideast war rages

File photo of the Padma Bridge. Photo: Rajib Dhar
Infrastructure

Govt plans second Padma, Jamuna bridges

TBS Illustration
Bangladesh

Bida to open China office to woo investment