Foisal Ahmed

Foisal Ahmed is a Staff Correspondent at The Business Standard. He covers political affairs, infrastructure, communication and development issues.  He can be found at mdfoisal003@gmail.com
 

A pink bus stops mid-road in Dhaka’s Shyamoli on Monday, highlighting the challenges facing a reform effort to streamline public transport. Despite involving 2,600 buses and rules against random stops, poor enforcement, inadequate ticket counters, and minimal change have left commuters disillusioned and traffic chaos largely unchanged. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain
Transport

Nagar Paribahan, pink bus services hit snag in Dhaka's transport overhaul

Illustration: TBS
Politics

New political parties: Many claim grocery store, storerooms, homes to be central offices

Visitors enjoy a concert at Ramna Park on the occasion of Pahela Baishakh on 14 April 2025. Photo: Foisal Ahmed/TBS
Events

Pahela Baishakh turns parks into hubs of festivity  

Infographic: TBS
Politics

New political parties emerge, but in names only

Infographic: TBS
Infrastructure

Dhaka-Ashulia Expressway 33% behind target, faces delays  

Hasin Jahan, country director of WaterAid Bangladesh. Sketch: TBS
Climate Change

'Youth can drive positive change in fight against climate change'

A southbound launch brimming with Eid holidaymakers departs from Dhaka's Sadarghat terminal on Saturday evening. As the holiday draws near, millions are leaving the capital, with hundreds of thousands choosing waterways for their journey. This photograph was captured from the Postogola Bridge. Photo: Rajib Dhar
Transport

Smooth Eid travel: Long holidays, effective management make a difference

Representational image. Photo: Collected
Transport

Intelligence agency flags security risks at Sadarghat Launch Terminal

A bus and two battery-rickshaws travel on a highway in, despite restrictions, posing a road safety risk, especially during peak travel times like Eid. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain
Transport

Three-wheelers, roadworks may hinder smooth Eid travel: Transport operators

Illustration: TBS
Transport

Luxury bus fares increase by up to Tk1,400 ahead of Eid

Illustration: TBS
Politics

A tale of two Hasina-era king's parties: Election over, so are they

The project management authorities have applied to extend the deadline from June 2025 to December 2026. Photo: TBS
Transport

Dhaka Elevated Expressway set for delay as environmental protests halt work

Rapid Pass expansion delayed until June
Transport

Rapid Pass expansion delayed until June