Leather industry targets $1.77bn exports
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Bangladesh’s Footwear Market Steps Up
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Six generations of consumer trust meets comfort
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Taking Bangladeshi footwear up the value chain
2 September 2026 Footwear Craft
The making of Bangladesh’s leather industry
S. M. Tahmid
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Weathering the Seasons
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Beyond the Basic Pair
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Climbing global, staying accessible

Established in 2003 by Dr M Azizur Rahman (DAR) Trust, Uttara University (UU) has emerged as a powerhouse of transformation in Bangladesh’s higher education sector.
27 July 2026

When distance becomes a decision for private university students in Dhaka

For generations, the daily commute has been an unavoidable part of student life in Dhaka.
27 July 2026

Building future-ready graduates

As a second-generation business leader and edupreneur, Abid Aziz, a member of the Board of Trustees at Uttara University, is steering the institution toward a future defined by innovation.
27 July 2026

Nurturing a modern academic ecosystem

Higher education is undergoing a profound transformation as universities across the world redefine their roles in preparing graduates for an increasingly technology-driven and interconnected future.
27 July 2026

Building professionals, shaping the future

Higher education is no longer just about earning a degree; it is about preparing individuals to lead, innovate, and contribute meaningfully to society.
27 July 2026

Rewiring the classroom

Private universities have been at the centre of discussion time and time again for various reasons.
27 July 2026

Fostering Excellence for Global Success

The International University of Business Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT) continues to strengthen its position as one of Bangladesh’s premier private universities by developing a future-ready campus.
27 July 2026

Pioneering innovation and sustainable academic growth

Founded in 1994, American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) is located in the Kuril, Dhaka.
27 July 2026

Research Funding in Higher Education

Bangladesh has no shortage of university graduates. What it continues to lack is the research needed to solve its own problems.
27 July 2026

Reimagining Higher Education

Globally, university campuses are shifting from traditional classrooms into active ecosystems designed to prepare students for a rapidly changing world shaped by technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI).
27 July 2026

Building a Global Campus in Bangladesh

As the country’s first private university, we proved that a tri-semester, credit-based American model could work in Bangladesh, and our graduates were welcomed for higher study and jobs across the world.
27 July 2026

How private universities are re-engineering the graduate

For decades, getting a seat at a public university in Bangladesh was considered the ultimate academic gold standard.
27 July 2026

A campus ecosystem that cares

When the UGC required universities to move to their own campuses, our board of trustees generously gave us nine acres, and we treated every detail as a choice.
27 July 2026

A room to breathe amid Dhaka’s vanishing third spaces

Imagine the scene: The clock strikes 4:00 PM. You have just walked out of an exhausting three-hour midterm exam.
27 July 2026

Excellence in modern learning

A university campus is more than a collection of buildings. It is a place where ideas grow, skills are sharpened, and young people prepare for the demands of a changing world.
27 July 2026

Future facilities, expanding horizons

East West University (EWU) stands as a pre-eminent beacon of academic excellence in Bangladesh, dedicated to providing world-class tertiary education at the very affordable cost.
27 July 2026

An architecture for modern learning

As Bangladesh’s higher education landscape continues to evolve and adapt to new challenges, universities are reimagining their campuses as more than just spaces for teaching.
27 July 2026

Inclusive growth, cashless future

Bangla QR revolutionises digital payments by bridging the gap between formal banking and grassroots commerce.
26 July 2026

Fueling a Cashless Future

As Bangladesh accelerates its journey toward a digitally connected economy, Bangla QR is emerging as a cornerstone of the country’s cashless transformation.
26 July 2026

Connecting Grassroots Merchants to the Digital Economy

Bangla QR holds the potential to accelerate financial inclusion, improve transaction transparency, and reduce cash-handling costs across Bangladesh.
26 July 2026