innovation

Global Innovation Index 2024 / How can Bangladesh realise its potential in innovation?

The GII 2024 provides a road map for Bangladesh's transition from small-scale innovation enhancements to becoming a regional innovation leader.

Coco Chanel’s greatest inventions

Coco Chanel is an indomitable name in the world of fashion. Yet, the extent of her influence may surprise many, as numerous globally acclaimed fashion pieces stem from her original designs. Ranging from iconic handbags to timeless tweed coats, here's a comprehensive catalogue of Coco's innovative contributions to fashion.

Power of innovation in modern business

Since the start of human civilization, our world has thrived on innovation. Innovation is an ever-evolving concept, constantly changing as new ideas take shape. It solves problems and drives progress, moving our world forward generation after generation.

Without good teachers, any education reform agenda is futile

The solution to this problem lies in generating more opportunities for the employment of our graduates – at home and abroad.

Excess innovation should worry a company

A balanced approach towards innovation is necessary to sustain a business in the long run

‘Innovation, skills development a must for survival of SME startups’

The advancement in the ICT sector has changed the world a lot, so going for innovation and skills development are a must now for the survival of the startups in the SME sector, experts said today.

The Thai village using poop to power homes

After successfully lighting up their homes with solar panels and stoves fueled by cow dung, the villagers are now clean energy crusaders in a gas-guzzling country that overwhelmingly relies on fossil fuels.

Event / Showcasing Young Inventors

On October 31, Fablab Dhaka hosted its first MakerMeet encouraging young innovators to showcase their creations and share ideas.

VISIONARY VOICES / Local Innovation for Local Problems

There is mounting evidence that sustainable solutions must have local support and local partners. Raising funds to import solutions from abroad addresses just one part of the challenge.

March 26, 2015
March 26, 2015

Drones with wings!

Scientists have created a drone with flapping wings that can fold in and rebound following a mid-air collision

February 25, 2015
February 25, 2015

Brain-controlled drone shown off

Technology that allows a drone to be piloted from the ground using only a person's brainwaves is demonstrated in Portugal

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