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]
 

File photo of the Padma Bridge. Photo: Rajib Dhar
Infrastructure

Govt plans second Padma, Jamuna bridges

TBS Illustration
Bangladesh

Bida to open China office to woo investment

CEO Ruhul Quddus Khan. Illustration: TBS
Industry

From Rajshahi roots to helm of Unilever Bangladesh: The journey of CEO Ruhul Quddus Khan

One attendant seen actively fuelling a motorcycle, while several other motorcycles with their riders are lined up behind, waiting for their tur at Poribagh, Dhaka recently. Rajib Dhar/TBS
Energy

Fuel rationing goes today for smooth Eid travel

File Photo: Oil tankers pass through the Strait of Hormuz, December 21, 2018. REUTERS
Energy

Iran won't block Bangladesh oil tankers

Representational image. Photo: Reuters
Energy

Energy crisis averted for now as more oil, gas on the way

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. Photo: PMO
Energy

PM directs ministry to remain in touch with global sources, ensure smooth energy supply

Motorcyclists stand in a queue to refuel at a petrol pump in Mirpur, Dhaka on 7 March 2026. Photo: Mehedi Hasan/TBS
Energy

No reason to panic over petrol, octane supplies: Ministry officials

Representational image. Photo: Reuters
Energy

Crisis managed: Bangladesh secures enough diesel imports for March supply

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Energy

Costly fuel purchase to increase govt’s subsidy burden

Photo: Mumit M/TBS
Bangladesh

Payra, Rampal won't supply power in summer unless subsidy payments released

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus. Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

Questions raised over last-minute VVIP status granted to Yunus, other benefits during tenure

File Photo: Reuters
Bangladesh

Oil surge feared as Bangladesh faces supply risks from gulf