Shaikh Abdullah

Shaikh Abdullah is a Special Correspondent covering the banking sector, government budget and development plan, alongside the economy and private sector. He has nearly two decades of financial reporting experience under this belt. Abdullah can be reached at mamun_sangbad@yahoo.com

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Economy

New govt to face added fiscal strain, Ramadan price pressures

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Politics

Referendum: Can interim govt campaign for 'Yes' vote?

If the government follows the World Bank and ADB’s recommendations, rural electrification will become fully commercialised at the cost of rural lives. Photo Mumit M/TBS
Energy

Govt races to clear Tk20,000cr power dues to avert summer load-shedding

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Politics

Tarique tells biz leaders BNP to focus on security, energy, lending rates if voted to power

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Economy

Beximco, 9 other firms face lawsuits over failure to repay Tk700cr wage loans

Revival plan shelved, Beximco factories to be put on open tender
Industry

Revival plan shelved, Beximco factories to be put on open tender

A view of the Secretariat. File Photo: Mehedi Hasan/TBS
Bangladesh

Public admin reform stalls as govt even acting contrary to key recommendations

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Transport

Scramble for official vehicle purchases as interim govt nears exit

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NBR

NBR moves to shift VAT on LPG at import stage to cut tax evasion

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Energy

Govt moves to revise Rampal, Payra power tariffs using Matarbari rate as benchmark

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Bangladesh

Govt to link public officials' database with e-passport system to stop concealing professional info

Govt to provide Tk260cr subsidy to potato growers
Agriculture

Govt to provide Tk260cr subsidy to potato growers

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Law & order

How global financial havens are stalling Bangladesh's stolen asset recovery drive