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
 

Interest payment revised up by 11.6%, projections even higher for next three FYs
Economy

Interest payment revised up by 11.6%, projections even higher for next three FYs

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Economy

US for harsh steps on violation of labour rights, fire-building standards for duty-free access

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Energy

Govt speeds up 12GW green power projects, some with storage

VAT pressure to increase in next FY raising inflation concerns
Economy

VAT pressure to increase in next FY raising inflation concerns

FY25 budget aims to curb rising food costs, cut deficit
Budget

FY25 budget aims to curb rising food costs, cut deficit

Logo of Nagad. Photo: Courtesy
Banking

Govt approves 3 Nagad Digital Bank investors holding over 10% stake each

Poverty rate 19%, safety net coverage 34%. Who are the extras?
Economy

Poverty rate 19%, safety net coverage 34%. Who are the extras?

RMG to see 0.5% cash support cut every six months
RMG

RMG to see 0.5% cash support cut every six months

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Banking

State-run, autonomous, other public bodies come under universal pension from July

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Energy

Govt plans to mine 90 million tonnes of coal at Dighipara

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Bangladesh

How Bangladesh govt plans to help exporters post-LDC

Krishi Bank hides Tk3,188 crore defaulted loans thru window-dressing
Banking

Krishi Bank hides Tk3,188 crore defaulted loans thru window-dressing

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Economy

Incentives for service proceeds as draft policy targets $110b exports