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
 

Officials of the Operating Department of Bangladesh Railway said no new train is being allocated on this newly constructed line. 
The EC, in its roadmap, released a year ago, identified 14 challenges and outlined an action plan that includes 19 measures to tackle these issues for holding a free, fair and a participatory election
Only two companies - Pathao and Uber - have secured timely permit renewals, indicating their strong business performance.
This transformation has been driven by various factors, including a booming construction sector and a relentless commitment to quality and innovation by local players
BIWTC is now resorting to prematurely withdrawing fixed deposits to cover expenditures
In an interview with The Business Standard’s Foisal Ahmed, Managing Director of First Dhaka Elevated Expressway (FDEE) Company Limited Bhaskon Khannabha, indicated an expected 11% return on their $1....
Upon completion, both elevated expressways will converge at the airport, offering a route that allows traffic between northern and southern districts to seamlessly flow without burdening intra-city...
There are over 100 illegal buses operating on Ghatarchar-Demra route
Some of these smaller parties, not aligned with either the ruling Awami League-led 14-party alliance or the opposition BNP-led 20-party coalition, are even planning on fielding candidates in all 300...
In line with government initiatives to phase out clay bricks by FY2024-2025, the hollow block industry is experiencing a massive boost in adoption. This policy shift is driving both construction...