Priyam Paul

Plastic isn’t cheap: We’re all paying for it

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.

4d ago

The bancassurance breakthrough in Bangladesh

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.

1w ago

The rebel poet who foretold planetary crisis

As a visionary, he foresaw both life’s vitality and the world’s potential destruction.

2w ago

Smart home appliances: Revolutionising home comfort

Over the past decade, Bangladesh’s electronics industry has witnessed remarkable growth.

3w ago

Saving Wise, Building Strong

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,”

1m ago

Bangladesh’s Cosmetics Industry on the rise

Once reserved for special occasions and elite circles, beauty and personal care in Bangladesh are now everyday essentials for millions.

1m ago

‘Israel's main mission is not combating terrorism, but destroying Gaza’

Both the US and Israel massively spy on each other.

1m ago

The Proclamation of Independence was a beacon for Bangladesh

The proclamation laid the foundation for the country's distinct political identity and its eventual path to independence.

1m ago
June 4, 2025
June 4, 2025

Plastic isn’t cheap: We’re all paying for it

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.

May 29, 2025
May 29, 2025

The bancassurance breakthrough in Bangladesh

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.

May 25, 2025
May 25, 2025

The rebel poet who foretold planetary crisis

As a visionary, he foresaw both life’s vitality and the world’s potential destruction.

May 15, 2025
May 15, 2025

Smart home appliances: Revolutionising home comfort

Over the past decade, Bangladesh’s electronics industry has witnessed remarkable growth.

April 30, 2025
April 30, 2025

Saving Wise, Building Strong

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,”

April 28, 2025
April 28, 2025

Bangladesh’s Cosmetics Industry on the rise

Once reserved for special occasions and elite circles, beauty and personal care in Bangladesh are now everyday essentials for millions.

April 26, 2025
April 26, 2025

‘Israel's main mission is not combating terrorism, but destroying Gaza’

Both the US and Israel massively spy on each other.

April 17, 2025
April 17, 2025

The Proclamation of Independence was a beacon for Bangladesh

The proclamation laid the foundation for the country's distinct political identity and its eventual path to independence.

April 10, 2025
April 10, 2025

The Legacy of Thomas Bata in Bengal

Whenever Bata shoes come to mind, we are reminded not only of how footwear became woven into the fabric of everyday life but also of an extraordinary figure linked to its history in Bangladesh

April 8, 2025
April 8, 2025

How did Pahela Baishakh become a public celebration?

Although the Bengali calendar has been in use for centuries, the tradition of celebrating Pahela Baishakh as a public festival is a relatively modern development.