Kamran Siddiqui

Kamran Siddiqui (Pen Name) is a Senior Staff Correspondent at The Business Standard who covers migration and manpower, civil aviation, tourism and hospitality, education and diplomatic affairs. He has been working in the field of journalism for more than a decade. He can be reached at kamranbdasia@gmail.com

Even with half-rates, resort occupancy remains below 50%
Economy

Even with half-rates, resort occupancy remains below 50%

Restaurants on path to recovery
Industry

Restaurants on path to recovery

Muslims pray around the Kaaba, the cubic building at the Grand Mosque, during the first day of Umrah in the holy city of Mecca on October 4 [Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah via AP]
Bangladesh

Umrah to cost nearly double

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Economy

Banks unwilling to give stimulus loans to deserted hotels, parks 

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Bangladesh

Reintegration steps for migrants to be of little use: Experts

The capital’s Gulshan lake has become very polluted due to the mindless dumping of solid and liquid wastes. The photo was taken recently. Photo: Mumit M
Environment

Dhaka lakes now sources of miseries

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Economy

Remittance inflow may decline further: Experts

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Crime

Here is how an Australian siphons money with promise of migration

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Crime

Less than 1% human trafficking cases convicted in Bangladesh

Most illegal migrants use the sea route to Europe. Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

Bangladesh ranks first in irregular Europe aspirants in H1 2021 

Foreign funding of NGOs drops 14% till May of FY21
Economy

Foreign funding of NGOs drops 14% till May of FY21

Lingering Covid-19 eats into Hajj economy again
Economy

Lingering Covid-19 eats into Hajj economy again

Supporters of former South African President Jacob Zuma block the freeway with burning tyres during a protest in Peacevale, South Africa, July 9, 2021. REUTERS/Rogan Ward/File Photo/File Photo
Migration

Bangladeshis live in fear amid riots, looting in South Africa