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
 

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Bangladesh

Pahela Baishakh sales elusive amid Eid rush, inflation

Road condition a concern as transport companies gear up for Eid rush
Bangladesh

Road condition a concern as transport companies gear up for Eid rush

Kamalapur Railway Station. File Photo: Collected
Transport

Dhaka train stations being fenced to halt ticket-free entry this Eid

Kamalapur Railway Station. File Photo: Collected
Transport

No hassle at Kamalapur as advance ticket sale starts online

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Bangladesh

Bangabazar traders allowed to set up makeshift shops before Eid

A voter drops their ballot paper in the ballot box after casting the vote during an election in Bangladesh. File photo: Collected
Bangladesh

No EVMs for next JS polls amid fund crunch

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Markets

Eid shopping heats up in Dhaka

Representational image. Photo: Mumit M
Economy

Launch owners eye tourism to revive struggling business

Slow case settlement, no compensation to victims behind rising accidents: Experts
Bangladesh

Slow case settlement, no compensation to victims behind rising accidents: Experts

Matarbari Power Plant. File Photo: BSS
Infrastructure

Matarbari access road work begins in July

The deep sea port in Matabari from the ocean. Photo: Foisal Ahmed
Infrastructure

Construction of Matarbari port progressing at full pace

Restaurateurs yet to get industry benefits as inflation hits eateries hard
Economy

Restaurateurs yet to get industry benefits as inflation hits eateries hard

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Economy

Increased demand due to metrorail pushes up Mirpur apartment prices