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

Economy

Bida currently managing dedicated investment pipeline worth $1.5b

Illustration: Ashrafun Naher Ananna/TBS Creative

Bangladesh

Govt to begin unifying all investment promotion agencies from April 2026

File photo of Election Commission building in Agargaon. Photo: Rajib Dhar/TBS

Bangladesh

EC likely to announce election schedule by 7 Dec; law enforcement meeting tomorrow

Bangladesh

How expatriate Bangladeshis will vote in national election, referendum

Politics

Financing early election show: Putting money for future gains?

Bangladesh

EC to begin dialogue with political parties ahead of polls, Jamaat on 19 Nov, BNP the next day

The front wall of Sonali Bank’s head office in Motijheel, Dhaka, is almost completely covered
with overlapping political posters and placards ahead of the national election. Photo taken
on Sunday. Photo: Mehedi Hasan

Politics

From metro pillars to walls: Campaigners for aspiring lawmakers violate law with poster blitz across Dhaka

Economy

Foreign port operators key to ending corruption and boosting efficiency: Bida chief

Economy

'An absolutely legal business in Bangladesh': Bida boss on approving nicotine pouch factory

Industry

Savar leather industrial park to come under Bepza control

Bangladesh

RPO amendment ordinance: Alliance candidates must contest polls under own party symbols

Thousands of BNP leaders and activists gather at the party's central office at Nayapaltan, Dhaka, for its "Victory Rally" on Wednesday, 6 August 2025. File photo: Olid Ebna Shah/TBS

Politics

BNP strategically holds back nominations, steers several candidates towards mayoral contests

French envoy visits Snowtex factories, praises Bangladesh’s manufacturing excellence. Photo: TBS

Economy