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

EPZ project delays: A masterclass in missing FDI and exports

Representational image of Japanese Economic Zone. File Photo: Collected

Economy

Japanese economic zone now looks to attract foreign investors

Indian bag and shoe shops at the fair were well-stocked, offering nagra, jutti, chappals, sandals, Banjara bags, and metal bags, while Bahari shoes were available at the Bomba Footwear stall. Photo: Rajib Dhar/TBS

Events

Indian stalls dominate foreign brands at Dhaka International Trade Fair

Representational image. Illustration: Collected

Economy

VAT, SD hikes dampen sales

Energy

How policy inconsistency drives foreign firms away from Bangladesh’s solar projects

Supplement

Adopting energy-efficient machines key to cutting carbon emissions: Experts

Bangladesh

Nothing under Tk1cr: Metro proximity sends flat prices soaring in Uttara, Mirpur

People browse stalls at the REHAB Housing Fair held at the Bangabandhu International Conference Centre in Dhaka’s Agargaon on 25 December 2024. File Photo: Courtesy

Bangladesh

Developers hit a rough patch as flat sales, bookings drop up to 35%

Energy

No alternative to curbing carbon emission for RMG to secure export market: Experts

Bazaar

Rising commodity prices worsen hardships for Dhaka's low-income families

RMG

Apparel industry must be efficient as energy now too expensive to waste: Experts

Economy

GAS1 Ltd to build ICD in Mirsarai to ease container handling

Supplement