From high-rise apartments in Dhaka to rural homesteads and factory facades, a quiet revolution is colouring the landscape of Bangladesh—one coat at a time.
The micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME) sector is central to Bangladesh’s pursuit of inclusive development and sustainable industrialisation.
Once seen as a luxury reserved for the elite, air conditioners (ACs) in Bangladesh have become an everyday essential. Today, the AC market is booming, with locally manufactured brands leading the charge and transforming the electronics landscape of the country.
In the back alleys of Dhaka, plastic bags flutter like defeated flags—caught in drains, wrapped around tree roots, buried in the dust of everyday life.
For decades, insurance in Bangladesh has been a tough sell—marked by limited access, low public trust, and a penetration rate that barely scratches the surface. But a quiet transformation is gaining momentum, not through traditional agents or state campaigns, but via a trusted institution embedded in everyday financial life: the banks.
As a visionary, he foresaw both life’s vitality and the world’s potential destruction.
Over the past decade, Bangladesh’s electronics industry has witnessed remarkable growth.
At a busy branch on Green Road, Lipi Monowar opens a school banking account for her young son—a small but significant step in securing his financial future. “There is no alternative to saving,”
The gender gap in the banking sector has been a persistent challenge, but encouraging developments indicate a shift towards greater inclusivity.
Palki Motors, Bangladesh’s first domestic electric vehicle manufacturer, is revolutionising the automotive industry with affordable, eco-friendly solutions designed to transform urban transportation and meet local needs.
The Daily Star (TDS): How do you evaluate your commission’s work—was it more of a complete rewriting or a revision of the Constitution of Bangladesh?
What persistent challenges in Bangladesh’s river and water resource management demand immediate reform?
The partition of British India in 1947 posed significant challenges to the state-building process in both India and Pakistan, including in Bengal, which faced the complexities of being divided between the two new nations.
Akhteruzzaman Elias would often deconstruct novels as a literary form, emphasising the role of social realism in mastering its craft.
Private universities in Bangladesh have become integral to the country’s higher education landscape, playing a crucial role since their establishment.
In a year marked by financial uncertainty, five banks in Bangladesh have emerged as beacons of resilience and trust. Islami Bank, already a leader in the sector, has been joined by BRAC Bank, City Bank, Pubali Bank, and Dutch-Bangla Bank in reaching the coveted Tk 2,000 crore milestone in operating profit.
The financial landscape of Bangladesh has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past decade, thanks to the rapid growth and adoption of Mobile Financial Services (MFS). The emergence of MFS platforms has revolutionised the way people engage with banking.
Lifts have evolved from being a luxury to an essential component of modern living.
