Sustainability

Guiding the youth towards building a sustainable nation

The historic displays of youth power and potential for bringing positive changes make us think about the possible contribution of the young population in driving sustainable development in Bangladesh.

Rent, lend, buy and repeat: Embracing circular fashion with Karama Kabir

Circular fashion, which promotes the reuse, recycling, and extended lifecycle of clothing is central to reducing the fashion industry's environmental impact. Starlet Style Studio not only exemplifies this sustainable model but also makes high fashion affordable and accessible.

Sustainability must equal financial viability

What is more important: being a successful, financially viable business, or being a sustainable business?

Shaping a greener future: The rising influence of sustainability careers

As the effects of climate change, resource depletion, and social inequity become more severe, the demand for sustainability experts grows.

#Reviews / Green Me: Welcoming greenery and sustainability at your doorsteps

Who does not love to walk barefoot on the dewy grass and bask in the freshness of nature? Nature heals, and studies show that being surrounded by greenery can reduce our stress, anxiety, and even anger, and generate pleasant feelings. Nowadays, we find the sight of vegetation in the urban areas of our country very rarely, and it seems like Dhaka has been rid of its greenery completely. To promote urban plantation, Green Me — an urban greening and farming service provider — started its journey in 2019.

Outfit repeating is fashionably trending

Unfortunately, the clothing industry has drilled this idea into our heads that the biggest fashion crime you can commit is to repeat your clothes. It is time to undo and ditch that unsustainable idea promoted by advocates of fast fashion.

‘The Impossible Collection Of Fashion’ by FDCB: An entrancing fashion show promoting slow fashion

Fashion Design Council of Bangladesh (FDCB), a platform of designers who promote slow fashion that is both sustainable and friendly to our environment, presented a charming fashion show, ‘The Impossible Collection Of Fashion’ at the American Club in Gulshan recently, showcasing 14 Bangladeshi designers who are creating designs with exciting fields of inspiration for every style which can be nurtured to brand Bangladeshi culture globally.

Travelling essentials: Ways to become a responsible tourist

Responsible tourism is all about making better places to live, and visit while letting nature thrive. These days, the terms responsible tourism, sustainable tourism, eco-tourism take centre stage of any discourse regarding travelling and tourism, and for good reasons. There is raising awareness, globally, about the adverse impacts travel can have on the nature, environment, places and people — especially through contributing to climate change, pollution, unsustainable pressure on wildlife and habitats, harming local economies, or even distortion of local customs, cultures and heritage.

Sustainability, inclusivity and climate change

Bangladesh and Switzerland celebrate 50 years of bilateral relationship today. The relationship is evolving as Bangladesh is gearing to become a developed country by 2041. Swiss Ambassador to Bangladesh Nathalie Chuard sat down with The Daily Star to share her views on what the future holds for the two countries.

September 2, 2024
September 2, 2024

Guiding the youth towards building a sustainable nation

The historic displays of youth power and potential for bringing positive changes make us think about the possible contribution of the young population in driving sustainable development in Bangladesh.

May 13, 2024
May 13, 2024

Rent, lend, buy and repeat: Embracing circular fashion with Karama Kabir

Circular fashion, which promotes the reuse, recycling, and extended lifecycle of clothing is central to reducing the fashion industry's environmental impact. Starlet Style Studio not only exemplifies this sustainable model but also makes high fashion affordable and accessible.

March 25, 2024
March 25, 2024

Sustainability must equal financial viability

What is more important: being a successful, financially viable business, or being a sustainable business?

August 17, 2023
August 17, 2023

Shaping a greener future: The rising influence of sustainability careers

As the effects of climate change, resource depletion, and social inequity become more severe, the demand for sustainability experts grows.

November 20, 2022
November 20, 2022

Green Me: Welcoming greenery and sustainability at your doorsteps

Who does not love to walk barefoot on the dewy grass and bask in the freshness of nature? Nature heals, and studies show that being surrounded by greenery can reduce our stress, anxiety, and even anger, and generate pleasant feelings. Nowadays, we find the sight of vegetation in the urban areas of our country very rarely, and it seems like Dhaka has been rid of its greenery completely. To promote urban plantation, Green Me — an urban greening and farming service provider — started its journey in 2019.

November 7, 2022
November 7, 2022

Outfit repeating is fashionably trending

Unfortunately, the clothing industry has drilled this idea into our heads that the biggest fashion crime you can commit is to repeat your clothes. It is time to undo and ditch that unsustainable idea promoted by advocates of fast fashion.

November 7, 2022
November 7, 2022

‘The Impossible Collection Of Fashion’ by FDCB: An entrancing fashion show promoting slow fashion

Fashion Design Council of Bangladesh (FDCB), a platform of designers who promote slow fashion that is both sustainable and friendly to our environment, presented a charming fashion show, ‘The Impossible Collection Of Fashion’ at the American Club in Gulshan recently, showcasing 14 Bangladeshi designers who are creating designs with exciting fields of inspiration for every style which can be nurtured to brand Bangladeshi culture globally.

June 16, 2022
June 16, 2022

Travelling essentials: Ways to become a responsible tourist

Responsible tourism is all about making better places to live, and visit while letting nature thrive. These days, the terms responsible tourism, sustainable tourism, eco-tourism take centre stage of any discourse regarding travelling and tourism, and for good reasons. There is raising awareness, globally, about the adverse impacts travel can have on the nature, environment, places and people — especially through contributing to climate change, pollution, unsustainable pressure on wildlife and habitats, harming local economies, or even distortion of local customs, cultures and heritage.

March 13, 2022
March 13, 2022

Sustainability, inclusivity and climate change

Bangladesh and Switzerland celebrate 50 years of bilateral relationship today. The relationship is evolving as Bangladesh is gearing to become a developed country by 2041. Swiss Ambassador to Bangladesh Nathalie Chuard sat down with The Daily Star to share her views on what the future holds for the two countries.

December 20, 2021
December 20, 2021

Engaging private organisations for sustainable development

The session aimed to identify areas of collaboration amongst stakeholders to create enduring partnership for development and better serve disadvantaged groups through engaging the private sector.