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
 

The people injured during the student movement undergoing treatment at the DMCH. File Photo: Md Belal Hossen/TBS
Bangladesh

Ministry allocates Tk2cr to BSMMU for free treatment of those injured during student movement

On left, ousted Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina. On right, former planning minister AHM Mustafa Kamal
Economy

Inflation figure jugglery: First planning minister, then Hasina cut the rate to show 'development'

Representational image. Visual: Fahad Zaman/TBS
Bangladesh

Tougher tobacco law looms with ban on loose cigarettes, vapes

Photo: Courtesy
Bangladesh

Are books, poems on Mujib, Hasina reasons behind his cancellation of appointment as Rupali Bank MD? 

Govt plans to buy 200 new vehicles for DCs, UNOs
Bangladesh

Govt plans to buy 200 new vehicles for DCs, UNOs

TBS Illustration
Bangladesh

Disappearance commission gets more power

Infograph: TBS
Bangladesh

Govt aims to sweeten Universal Pension with gratuity, health insurance

Foreign investors propose to acquire 4 Beximco firms
Industry

Foreign investors propose to acquire 4 Beximco firms

Illustration: TBS
Economy

Good news for pensioners: Interest on savings certificates will be credited monthly

Infograph: TBS
Economy

Dhaka aims to join China-led RCEP, CEPA with India on hold for now

Eggs and edbile oil. Photo: Collected
Markets

Govt cuts duties on edible oil, eggs to ease price pressure

State entities to require 20% independent directors, timely publishing of audited financials
Bangladesh

State entities to require 20% independent directors, timely publishing of audited financials

Max two straight terms in trade body positions
Bangladesh

Max two straight terms in trade body positions