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Biography

Shamsuddin Illius is a Chittagong in Bangladesh-based investigative journalist specializing in business, corruption, Rohingya refugees, migration, climate change, and environmental issues. Illius, the former Chittagong Bureau Chief at The Independent, has been working as Chittagong Bureau Chief at The Business Standard. He also writes for different international media. The Earth Journalism Network story grantee is a fellow of Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) Journalism Fellowship 2018, Alumni of Thomson Reuters Foundation reporting on Migration.

Content

Total articles 91

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  State violence suppresses opposition to Chinese coal plant in Bangladesh

  By Shamsuddin Illius

  Mar. 26, 2025

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  Buffalo herding suffers in coastal Bangladesh as soil and water grow saltier

  By Shamsuddin Illius

  Mar. 26, 2025

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  Will buffalo milk sweets disappear?

  By Shamsuddin Illius

  Mar. 26, 2025

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Company Info

The Business Standard

The Business Standard is a daily newspaper based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, operating in both online and print formats. Founded on January 21, 2020, it is owned by The Horizon Media and Publication Ltd and the Orion Group. The newspaper focuses on promoting good governance and best practices in business, providing detailed coverage of business news, general news, sports, features, and entertainment. The Business Standard offers a wide range of news services, including in-depth analysis of economic and financial affairs, national and international news, and multimedia content that utilizes visual storytelling. It partners with renowned news agencies like Bloomberg, AFP, and Reuters to deliver global insights. The newspaper also covers technology news, highlighting trends and innovations in the ICT sector, catering to readers interested in the intersection of technology and business.