Jahidul Islam

Mohammad Jahidul Islam is a Senior Staff Correspondent at The Business Standard who has experience in journalism for thirteen years. He specialises in transport and communication infrastructure, macro economy and development economics. He can be reached at jahid.rn@gmail.com

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Supplement

One year of Padma Bridge: A new dawn begins to shine

Gridlock feared as BRT narrows road space for other vehicles
Bangladesh

Gridlock feared as BRT narrows road space for other vehicles

How BRT delay is costing $123m a year in lost benefits
Infrastructure

How BRT delay is costing $123m a year in lost benefits

Inflation hits decade-high at 9.94% in May
Economy

Inflation hits decade-high at 9.94% in May

Illustration: TBS
Budget

Will comfort in global markets help reduce inflation?

Photo: Collected
Economy

BBS to introduce district-wise GDP

Gazipur polls: Mother wins for son as AL bastion falls
Politics

Gazipur polls: Mother wins for son as AL bastion falls

We're eating less rice, more fish and meat, data show
Bangladesh

We're eating less rice, more fish and meat, data show

Infographic: TBS
Bangladesh

Per capita bedroom space shrinks 17% over a year

Smoother Eid journey thanks to special govt measures
Bangladesh

Smoother Eid journey thanks to special govt measures

Rangpur still remains the poorest division, Mymensingh follows: BBS
Bangladesh

Rangpur still remains the poorest division, Mymensingh follows: BBS

File Photo: BSS
Bangladesh

Bus counters capitalise on holidaymakers' rush to go home charging them extra in fares

File Photo: People thronged at Kamalapur Railway station for tickets. Photo: Rezaul Karim/TBS
Transport

Disappointment at Kamalapur Station: Tickets elusive for those without smartphones, tech know-how