Abul Kashem

Abul Kashem is a Special Correspondent at The Business Standard. He has expertise in the fields of macroeconomy, development economics, government policies, trade and commerce. He can be reached at [email protected]

Amid recent fuel supply concerns triggering long queues at petrol pumps over the past several days, most filling stations were seen comparatively empty on Sunday as the situation eases. The photo was taken in front of a petrol pump in Paribagh, Dhaka. Photo: Mehedi Hasan

Energy

Fuel price paradox: High taxes drive subsidies

Long queues of cars and motorcycles stretch across the Asad Gate area on Wednesday (22 April) amid an ongoing fuel oil shortage, while some motorists leave their vehicles behind to take shelter in the shade, seeking respite from the scorching heat. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain

Energy

Supply up but relief limited as fuel distribution stays uneven

Vehicles queue for fuel under the scorching sun at a petrol pump in Paribagh, where lines have shortened following the recent price hike. Photo: Mehedi Hasan/TBS

Energy

Fuel supply ramped up, long queues at filling stations begin to thin

A long queue of cars and motorcycles stretches for hundreds of metres along the road near a Bijoy Sarani filling station, as ongoing fuel shortages leave commuters waiting for hours in the sweltering heat. Photo: Rajib Dhar/TBS

Energy

Govt increases fuel supply as chaos lingers on

Economy

Why IMF nod matters in external financing

Economy

IMF blocks pending loan tranches for now, citing reform failure

Economy

Govt plans big-spend budget for jobs, growth amid revenue doubts

Energy

Govt considers not raising fuel taxes even if prices rise

Economy

Law change paves way for former owners to reclaim distressed banks

Banking

Exporters set to get offshore dollar loans at 8% as working capital

Infrastructure

Govt plans two major bridges over Meghna under PPP

Economy

As subsidies rise, govt faces mounting pressure to mobilise funds

Energy