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

Banking

Finance ministry seeks removal of Matiur from Sonali Bank board, recommends new director

Bangladesh

What PM Hasina's India trip means for Bangladesh

Budget

What lies ahead for the poor as allowance remains unchanged?

Budget

Ambitious 6.5% inflation target, but no special measure outlined

Economy

Lower budget deficit planned as foreign financing seen slowing

Economy

Dollar rate mismatch in FY25 budget feared to cause fiscal disruptions

Budget

Budget FY25: Govt plans to allocate Tk100cr for Somota, Prottoy schemes

Representational image. Photo: Collected

Budget

State entities projected to incur Tk28,047cr losses in FY25

Illustration of people with disabilities. Illustration: TBS

Bangladesh

Almost all extreme poor with disabilities to be brought under social safety net

Economy

Revenue, subsidy, inflation: Key fiscal concerns for Bangladesh govt

Bangladesh

Govt employees may be brought under Prottoy scheme of Universal Pension

Budget

Subsidy spending set to go up Tk10,000cr for power, food

Budget