The education sector needs to stay free of partisan politics as the emotions and violence related to such activity, if taken to an excess, can be detrimental to inquiry and considered thought.
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.
Agricultural loans serve as a cornerstone for rural farmers, playing a crucial role in sustaining a nation’s food security and rural economy.
The AC market in Bangladesh has undergone a remarkable transformation, moving from luxury goods to indispensable necessities.
Zakat holds significant importance in Islam, serving not only as a means of wealth purification but also as a tool for its augmentation. It bestows sanctity upon one’s earnings and assets, with its rewards encompassing divine pleasure, liberation in the afterlife, and the promise of Jannat.
"While delivering a presentation to a multinational company, I concluded the discussion, and a company officer inquired, “Madam, how did you enter into the men's world?” “This moment unfolded in an office where I was the sole woman amidst a male-dominated environment," recounted Shaheda Mustafiz, the trailblazing first woman programmer in Bangladesh. Her anecdote sheds light on the challenges women faced in the IT sector in Bangladesh during that period.
In 1972, Bangladesh nationalized its insurance industry through the Bangladesh Insurance (Nationalization) Order 1972, excepting postal life and foreign life insurance.
The Daily Star (TDS): How does the strategic vision behind the Dhaka Elevated Expressway project align with the broader goals of improving public transport and mitigating congestion in the city?
The Daily Star (TDS): Padma Bridge has completed its first year. How would you evaluate the overall impact of the bridge during this time?
The labour movement in Bangladesh has a rich and complex history that dates back to the 19th century.
Ramadan is not only a period of deep introspection and devotion for Muslims, but also a time of joyous gathering and communal feasting.
I have been writing about water development issues since the 1988 flood and, over time, developed a conceptual framework for discussing these issues.
