Jahir Rayhan

Jahir Rayhan is a Staff Correspondent at The Business Standard. He specializes in the private sector, investment, economic zones and commodity markets. He has been working in these fields for nine years. He can be reached at jahir.rayhan88@gmail.com
 

Around 20 trading points were operating in the capital's Science Lab area, where hides were being transported by pickup vans, autorickshaws, rickshaws and cargo vans before being piled up at temporary warehouses. Photo: Jahir Rayhan
Bangladesh

Rawhide traders count losses as prices remain unstable

A continuous stream of dejected traders loading unsold cattle onto transport vehicles, while others scrambled across the venue in search of available transport at the Gabtoli Cattle Market on the day of Eid-ul-Adha (28 May 2026). Photo: Jahir Rayhan/TBS
Bangladesh

Cattle prices collapse at Gabtoli as glut of supply and drop in buyers leave traders devastated

Homebound passengers crowd Kamalapur Railway Station as Eid-ul-Adha holiday travel gains momentum across the country on Monday, 25 May 2026. Photo: BSS
Transport

Millions head home for Eid as holiday rush overwhelms transport network

Representational image. Photo: Collected
Education

Old tech in technical education widens gap with industry needs

Photo: Courtesy
Bangladesh

Vision Group, Shahi Exports ink $30 million annual RMG partnership

Illustration: TBS
Bangladesh

Govt to develop 1,600 women as home-based childcare entrepreneurs to strengthen care economy

Chattogram Port/File Photo
Economy

Bida proposes 80% off-dock unloading to ease Ctg Port congestion

Representational Image. Photo: Bloomberg
Energy

Govt eyes renewable energy projects on unused ministry lands  

Industries and administrative buildings at the Bangladesh Special Economic Zone, or Japanese economic zone, in Araihazar, Narayanganj. Three companies have begun production, with around 30 more firms from various countries in the pipeline at the 1,000-acre site. The photo was taken recently. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain
Economy

Japanese economic zone taking shape with $353m from 12 firms, more in pipeline

Logo of Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (Bida). Photo: Collected
Economy

Bida proposes deregulation measures to ease business without tax cuts

Photo: Collected
Economy

SME Foundation proposes preferential tax regime for small businesses

Collage: TBS
Economy

No immediate merger of investment bodies; Bida-PPPA move first

Infographics: TBS
Economy

Govt moves to reopen airports to boost economy, exports in North