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

A general view of the Bepza Economic Zone in Mirsarai of Chattogram. Three companies are poised to initiate production in the economic zone later this month. Photo: TBS

Economy

Govt fast-tracks Tk4,056cr economic zone in Ctg to attract Chinese investors

Economy

China offers trade pact to boost investment, supply chain ties

NBR Office in Dhaka. File Photo: Collected

NBR

Discontent over draft to split revenue policy and management

Economy

While in power, Salman's Amar Bond shone bright. Out of power, 2nd bond flopped

Bangladesh

Govt to allocate Tk593cr for July uprising martyrs, injured in FY26 budget

The Covid infection rate among children is low and there is no evidence that the virus spreads through children. Photo: Mumit M

Education

MPO-listed teachers, staff set to get 50% bonus on Eid-ul-Azha

File photo shows a farmer applyingg fertilisers on his field. File Photo: Shoikat Bhadra

Agriculture

Payment delays prompt QatarEnergy to skip fertiliser deal next year

NBR

Govt plans Tk1,019cr automation project to curb tax evasion, boost revenue

Analysis

What Bangladesh stands to gain if Trump lifts sanctions on Russia

Energy

EZ, EPZ industries to get priority as gas connections resume amid supply crunch

Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant. Photo: Courtesy

Energy

Russia extends Rooppur loan repayment by two years, waives $164m penalty

Foreign Policy

Govt prepares to reclaim $4.52b pre-independence assets from Pakistan

Bangladesh