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]
 

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Energy

Costly fuel purchase to increase govt’s subsidy burden

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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

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Bangladesh

Oil surge feared as Bangladesh faces supply risks from gulf

Illustration: TBS
Economy

UN CDP sets up process to review Bangladesh's request for LDC graduation deferment

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Economy

IMF team to hold March talks with PM Tarique on next loan tranche

Logo of Ministry of Social Welfare. Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

Govt to launch family card pilot scheme on 10 March; Tk2,500 monthly for selected families

TBS Illustration
Economy

Uncertainty overshadows relief as Trump now raises tariff to 15%

Tarique Rahman takes oath as the prime minister of Bangladesh on 17 February 2026. Photo: Courtesy
Bangladesh

Tarique becomes PM, envisions unity, stability

Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury. Sketch: TBS
Economy

Govt to focus on lowering cost of doing business: Amir Khasru

Illustration: TBS
Economy

Debt rises Tk2.6 lakh crore in 14 months of Yunus govt

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Economy

US will reimpose 37% tariff if Bangladesh signs any deal with China, Russia: Experts

The Advisory Council of the interim government holds a meeting at the state guest house Jamuna in Dhaka on 10 May 2025. Photo: PID
Bangladesh

Wealth statements: What interim govt advisers say they own