The Awami League regime's economic strategy was not always based on equity.
Women now account for 49.67 percent of the total deposits made through agent banks
Bangladesh has been grappling with elevated inflation for the past two and a half years, significantly straining the daily lives of its population.
Islamic banking in Bangladesh continued its steady growth trajectory as of May this year, driven by consistent increases in deposits, investments and remittances..According to the Islamic Banking and Finance Statistics (IBFS) report by the Bangladesh Bank for that month, several key indica
Islami Bank Bangladesh has reported a 7.2 percent increase in profit for the April-June quarter of 2024..The profit amounted to Tk 307 crore whereas it was Tk 286.22 crore in the same period last year..For the first half of the year, the bank's profit rose to Tk 356.92 crore from Tk
Purchases using credit cards in Bangladesh displayed periodic fluctuations but overall indicated an upward trend in the months since May 2023, highlighting a growing appetite among consumers for credit.
The fluctuation indicates that the growth of the economy, when measured in dollars, has been lower than initially projected, due to the weakening of the taka.
Crisis-ridden National Bank’s financial woes have deepened further, as the bank’s losses increased by a massive 145 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2024.
In line with the ever-changing lifestyle of everyone, the preference for TVs is also changing. To address this continuous change, Samsung is bringing new innovations to the centrefold, making them one of the top TV brands globally. Samsung Bangladesh has announced its latest line-up of TVs that features cutting edge technology, smart features and innovative designs, the launch event was held on 15 September at Smartplaza, BTI, Gulshan 1.
Women in rural Bangladesh face numerous difficulties, starting from the prospect of child marriage, lack of access to healthcare facilities, to having no say in the financial matters of the household. They are reduced to being homemakers with no recognition for their hard work. Add to that a lack of training facilities to learn new skills condemning them to live a life of misery.To address the inequality that marginalised people face worldwide, Coca Cola’s primary international philanthropic organisation, The Coca Cola Foundation was launched in 1984 and to achieve sustainable development, Coca Cola Company announced 5by20 in 2010, a global initiative to enable the economic empowerment of 5 million women entrepreneurs by 2020.
Digital content creators all around the world have been making vlogs ever since social media became popular. In Bangladesh, the current scenario is full of creators who are often placed under an umbrella term — influencers — putting up a wide array of content trying to catch the attention of netizens, one post at a time.
One of the most talented and beloved actors of this generation, Tasnia Farin, has been gracing us with her amazing and versatile works like the Zee5 show, ‘Ladies & Gentlemen,’ for which she won the award of Best Actor (Female) at the Blender’s Choice-The Daily Star OTT & Digital Content Awards 2021. We caught up with her to have an enchanting conversation about her expectations, struggles, and what’s in store for her in the future.
With the aim to encourage people to come forward in helping the disabled, Suborno Nagorik Foundation, which works for the betterment of the disabled people in Bangladesh, has partnered up with United Commercial Bank (UCB) and The Daily Star to introduce a special award to recognize people with disabilities and the people around them.
Kishoreganj, a district under Dhaka division is full of diverse landscapes, greeneries and rivers alongside a rich cultural heritage. Whether it’s the scenic haors that comes alive colourfully during monsoon or sites that has a strong historical and cultural legacy, Kishoreganj is every travel enthusiast’s dream place. So, here are 5 absolute must-see places in Kishoreganj that will satisfy your wanderlust.
Zayn & Myza, a clean beauty personal care and cosmetics brand aiming to provide more than just beauty. It is the only brand in Bangladesh with a Clean Label Project Certification from the United States.
Tahoor Lifestyle, a renowned modest fashion brand, has launched a new outlet at Banani’s Manama Urban Forest Building. With modest fashion taking the world by storm in recent years, thanks to its appeal to Muslim women and fashionistas who prefer sophisticated wear, Tahoor has been a pioneering force in the fashion scene of Bangladesh since its formation in 2012.
From Sylhet to Bandarban, Bangladesh is blessed with mesmerising waterfalls. As they get lively in monsoon, the peak time to visit is between July and September. Keeping that in mind we recommend 5 must see waterfalls in Bangladesh.
Sitting and sipping your favourite drink and waiting for the sunset to witness the radiant hue of the sea — experiences on the beaches of Cox’s Bazar are enticing as ever. When it comes to beaches, chances are you will think about the most popular tourist spots like Laboni Point, Inani or Himchori. If you are looking for great alternatives, let us recommend top 5 sea beaches in Cox's Bazar. The next time you are at Cox’s Bazar, don’t forget to check out the unique beaches that soothes your wanderlust.
