Bangladesh's delicious mangoes: untapped economic potential, requiring a national strategy

A deep-rooted divide in access to devices, internet connectivity, and digital literacy separates rural communities from urban counterparts

Thousands of young Bangladeshis from rural, low-income backgrounds are entering the gig economy to sustain their education

Picture a crowded harbour where the salty seabreeze carries whispers of far-off lands, where merchants of all creed and caste haggle over silks and spices, and where towering ships of all varieties – Chinese junks, Arab dhows, and Portuguese carracks – sway gently in the waters of the Bay of Bengal.

Once considered high-priced, cold brew coffee and espresso-based drinks have become a defining feature of urban life in Bangladesh, blending community, creativity and culture in every cup.

From the north-western bordering district Panchagarh to the southern coastal district Patuakhali, farmers grow multiple crops to sell at markets

Bangladesh began the green transition in 2017, when PHP Ship Recycling Yard became the first entity in the country to receive international green certification.

Trump's announcement sent businesses scrambling. Orders froze. Buyers demanded discounts. Stock markets plummeted.

In the memories of those who grew up before the turn of the millennium, the playground was a second home.

Factories provide essentials at subsidised prices to win worker loyalty and orders. But what does the factory gain?

As the fasting month of Ramadan draws to a close, the festive spirit is evident not just in growing contributions to charitable causes and a surge in remittances but also the infectious energy among everyday people on the streets.

There is an old tale, passed down through generations, about a king and his youngest daughter.

If you stroll toward the Rupnagar residential area intersection from Bangladesh University of Business and Technology, you may be lured by the warm, comforting scent of freshly baked goods wafting from a corner shop.

Yasmin represents the millions of women excluded from the labour force, who say that family and household work is a significant setback to their employment.

With its growing population of students, young professionals, and families, Khilgaon has become a center of commerce, education, and entertainment

Bangladeshi companies are embracing AI to enhance efficiency, streamline operations, and drive digital transformation

Roughly two decades ago, Dhaka’s street food scene was all about simplicity: crispy piyajus and singaras, deep-fried puris, or spicy jhal muri. Depending on the season, you would also find a variety of pithas -- comforting, traditional and closely tied to local flavours. 

From December to February, mustard fields across Bangladesh become buzzing ecosystems as bees, both wild and domesticated, diligently go from flower to flower in search of their most precious commodity: nectar.

Bangladesh is likely to face more hurdles in the race to grab a bigger share of the global apparel market as the Indian government plans to step up its financial assistance to garment exporters.

Although Bangladesh became the first country in the world to announce a complete ban on the use of polythene bags in 2002, strict enforcement of the much-lauded initiative has only started taking shape recently.