Saudia Afrin is an environmentalist and a former journalist at The Daily Star.
For millions of Bangladeshi women, having a bank account was once a distant dream.
A conversation with Saiqa Iqbal Meghna, internationally acclaimed architect recognised by TIME’s World’s Greatest Places, Assistant Professor at the Department of Architecture, BRAC University, and Director & Partner at Studio Morphogenesis Ltd.
The Bangladesh National Building Code (BNBC) now mandates rainwater harvesting for all new buildings constructed on plots larger than 300 square metres, marking a significant regulatory shift towards water-conscious development.
Despite growing participation in the economy, women entrepreneurs in Bangladesh continue to face systemic barriers that limit the scale and scope of their business ventures.
In the middle of Farmgate’s frantic rush, where buses roar and buildings crowd the sky, a quiet miracle unfolds each day.
When women hold families together through crises, manage budgets on shoestrings, and put others’ needs first, who protects them?
Shoppers are eagerly splurging on new outfits and thoughtful gifts for loved ones. As Eid-ul-Fitr—the most significant religious festival—draws near, sales of lifestyle products are surging, driven by heightened consumer demand.
The traditional production of clay-burned red bricks is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Bangladesh, leading to the annual loss of 1% of the country’s agricultural land.
For millions of Bangladeshi women, having a bank account was once a distant dream.
The Bangladesh National Building Code (BNBC) now mandates rainwater harvesting for all new buildings constructed on plots larger than 300 square metres, marking a significant regulatory shift towards water-conscious development.
A conversation with Saiqa Iqbal Meghna, internationally acclaimed architect recognised by TIME’s World’s Greatest Places, Assistant Professor at the Department of Architecture, BRAC University, and Director & Partner at Studio Morphogenesis Ltd.
Despite growing participation in the economy, women entrepreneurs in Bangladesh continue to face systemic barriers that limit the scale and scope of their business ventures.
In the middle of Farmgate’s frantic rush, where buses roar and buildings crowd the sky, a quiet miracle unfolds each day.
When women hold families together through crises, manage budgets on shoestrings, and put others’ needs first, who protects them?
Shoppers are eagerly splurging on new outfits and thoughtful gifts for loved ones. As Eid-ul-Fitr—the most significant religious festival—draws near, sales of lifestyle products are surging, driven by heightened consumer demand.
Rajshahi, known by many names—The Clean City, The City of Mangoes, The City of Silk, and The City of Education—has a rich history as an administrative center.
The traditional production of clay-burned red bricks is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Bangladesh, leading to the annual loss of 1% of the country’s agricultural land.
A secure environment, well-maintained surroundings, and proximity to key locations are now essential considerations in real estate development.