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Jute, Bangladesh and a new narrative

In the pursuit of something trendy, something easy and affordable, we are losing sight of one crucial aspect: sustainability. Bangladesh’s high jute production presents an excellent opportunity for us to step in and re-capture a market that is constantly in need. Although the Golden Era for jute — the Golden Fibre — is spoken in past tense, based on current global demand and as nations come together to create a sustainable future — a second coming is just across the horizon. 

Gas from thawing permafrost could add further to global warming: study

Arctic permafrost that is thawing due to global warming is releasing greenhouse gases, further compounding the problem of climate change, according to a study released on Thursday.

Event / Second Round of Hult Prize at BUET

October 29, 2015 marked a busy morning at the BUET Civil Building. Despite the mid-term break, the Civil Building was bustling with students in formal attire from as early as 9 am. The Secondary Round of the Hult Prize at BUET was about to commence.

For the love of caffeine

International Coffee Organisation has declared 1 October as International Coffee Day. The day will be marked by holding special events, offering discounted coffees, etc.

World breaks new heat records in July: US scientists

July was the hottest month in history, and the first seven months of the year were also the warmest since modern record-keeping began.

June 16, 2022
June 16, 2022

Jute, Bangladesh and a new narrative

In the pursuit of something trendy, something easy and affordable, we are losing sight of one crucial aspect: sustainability. Bangladesh’s high jute production presents an excellent opportunity for us to step in and re-capture a market that is constantly in need. Although the Golden Era for jute — the Golden Fibre — is spoken in past tense, based on current global demand and as nations come together to create a sustainable future — a second coming is just across the horizon. 

February 27, 2016
February 27, 2016

Gas from thawing permafrost could add further to global warming: study

Arctic permafrost that is thawing due to global warming is releasing greenhouse gases, further compounding the problem of climate change, according to a study released on Thursday.

November 4, 2015
November 4, 2015

Second Round of Hult Prize at BUET

October 29, 2015 marked a busy morning at the BUET Civil Building. Despite the mid-term break, the Civil Building was bustling with students in formal attire from as early as 9 am. The Secondary Round of the Hult Prize at BUET was about to commence.

September 29, 2015
September 29, 2015

For the love of caffeine

International Coffee Organisation has declared 1 October as International Coffee Day. The day will be marked by holding special events, offering discounted coffees, etc.

August 20, 2015
August 20, 2015

World breaks new heat records in July: US scientists

July was the hottest month in history, and the first seven months of the year were also the warmest since modern record-keeping began.