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
 

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Economy

Economy saved from brink 

File photo of workers at a readymade garment factory in Dhaka. Photo: Rajib Dhar/TBS
RMG

Bangladesh RMG sector eyes major gains as US slaps high tariffs on India

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Industry

Beximco Textiles gets a lifeline: $20m Japanese deal to reopen factories

Govt gears up to complete election preparation by December
Bangladesh

Govt gears up to complete election preparation by December

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Politics

National polls: Law enforcers to wear body cameras, ballots to be sent to centres on voting day morning

Ministry of Public Administration Logo. Photo:Collected
Bangladesh

New cars planned for incoming ministers

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Bangladesh

Rajuk plot ownership transfer to be lot easier

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Economy

How Bangladesh finally succeeded in US tariff negotiation

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Bangladesh

Govt to import $1.5b wheat, pulses, LNG from US to secure tariff relief

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Economy

US tariff: Dhaka open to trade concessions but set to reject non-trade conditions

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Economy

Commerce ministry engages economists, US, local firms before 3rd round of tariff talks

Bangladesh and US hold tariff talks on 11 July 2025. Photo: CA Press Wing
Economy

Dhaka, Washington yet to agree on 20% of US tariff conditions: BGMEA

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Economy

In addition to 35% tariff, US demands 40% local value addition for 'Made in Bangladesh' goods