Saurav Rahman

Saurav Rahman

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Saurav Rahman a 2022 visiting fellow through the Alfred Friendly Press Partners program, which provides hands-on training in U.S. and international newsrooms and within the Missouri School of Journalism. He is a senior reporter for Maasranga Television in Bangladesh.

Stories by Saurav Rahman

Ryan Coffman and Sayeeda Islam in a traditional Bangladeshi three-wheeled passenger cart.

Global Love Story Stretches from Kansas City to Bangladesh 

A couple from Kansas City and Bangladesh found love through a dating app, got married and are now maintaining the relationship from across the globe.

A detail view of a motorist charging their vehicle with a Tesla urban supercharger, Sunday, June 12, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo.

Soaring Gas Prices Put a Charge into Electric Vehicle Sales

Despite recent declines at the pump, this year’s surge in gasoline prices continues to send tremors through the economy. One consequence is the growing popularity of electric vehicles. In Missouri, the average gallon of gasoline was $4.37 on Wednesday, less than the national average of $4.63, according to AAA. The average price in Kansas was…

Gas pumps at a Quik Trip store.

Kansas City Braces for Long, Hot Summer of High Gas Prices

Gas prices are continuing to surge higher in Kansas and Missouri, and analysts don't expect much relief for months. The gas price pinch is beginning to alter driving patterns.

Chef Zaid Consuegra Sauza of Pirate’s Bone Burgers

Chasing the Dream: Survival Rates for New Businesses in Missouri and Kansas Lag National Average

A new analysis found that start-up businesses in Kansas and Missouri fail in the first year at a higher rate than the national average.