Leather industry targets $1.77bn exports
2 September 2026 Footwear Craft
How the shoe factory found its feet
S. M. Tahmid
2 September 2026 Footwear Craft
Bangladesh’s Footwear Market Steps Up
2 September 2026 Footwear Craft
Six generations of consumer trust meets comfort
2 September 2026 Footwear Craft
Taking Bangladeshi footwear up the value chain
2 September 2026 Footwear Craft
The making of Bangladesh’s leather industry
S. M. Tahmid
2 September 2026 Footwear Craft
Weathering the Seasons
Sadiya Afrin Hira
2 September 2026 Footwear Craft
Beyond the Basic Pair
Laura Z.
2 September 2026 Footwear Craft

Traditional Bangladeshi food aligns perfectly with modern nutrition science

Even in a world obsessed with fast food and hurried meals, the benefits of the traditional Bangladeshi way of cooking are more relevant than ever.
18 January 2026

Ergonomic furniture: Why it is no longer a luxury but a necessity

From crowded offices to long commutes, our physical movement has been reduced to a bare minimum. Long hours spent sitting and looking at screens have become the norm for this generation.
18 January 2026

Our indomitable spirit

For obvious reasons, “rising from the ashes” is always considered a grand transformation, but in reality, it is rarely as dramatic. However, there is something incredible about it.
18 January 2026

The lure of natural dyes in sustainable fashion

If there is one buzzword that aptly summarises the initiatives and undertakings of the last few decades, it is sustainability. Th
18 January 2026

Fusion, identity, and the changing mindset of young designers

To understand the future of Bangladesh’s fashion landscape, you need to look beyond the runway first.
18 January 2026

Regional identity and the untapped power of foods

When food carries the name of the land it comes from, it tells a story of soil, water, people, climate, history, and culture.
18 January 2026

How female leaders are shaping a new era in banking

Across Bangladesh’s financial landscape, a decisive revolution is underway where women are shaping the rules, questioning traditional systems, and introducing leadership styles grounded in empathy, resilience, and most importantly, inclusivity.
18 January 2026

Sharpened focus, unshaken resolve: Women breaking barriers in sports

For decades, girls in Bangladesh have grown up hearing an invisible rulebook: real sports, the ones defined by sweat, muscle, adrenaline, and grit, are spaces for boys. Boys played in the playgrounds. And girls?
18 January 2026

Obesity: Here’s how to combat the global health endemic

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), in 2022, 1 in 8 people were obese globally. This figure implies that between 1990 and 2022,
18 January 2026

Movement, mindfulness and community: Inside Dhaka’s growing wellness industry

For years, Dhaka has been associated with rush-hour traffic, relentless noise, and high-stress workdays.
18 January 2026

Sleep Clinics: Why They’re Becoming Essential

Globally, sleep clinics have expanded rapidly, transforming sleep medicine into a distinct and established field. Bangladesh, though slightly behind, is now catching up fast.
18 January 2026

Renting vs owning apartments: Key considerations for buyers

We humans have achieved some incredible things in our modern society. From launching rockets and robots into space and other celestial bodies,
18 January 2026

Expectations of non-resident Bangladeshis from the 2026 democratic government

Bangladesh witnessed some extraordinary times just over a year ago. Nineteen months after the mass uprising of July 2024, the national election is expected to be held in February 2026.
18 January 2026

Student entrepreneurs balance studies and business, inspire young generation

While traditionally working part-time as a teaching assistant, intern, magazine writer, or home tutor has been quite common, the era of student entrepreneurs has begun.
18 January 2026

Harnessing the wind: Clean energy, clear progress

In a coastal village in Cox’s Bazar, steel towers now rise where fishermen once cast their nets.
18 January 2026

Jamdani and Nakshi Kantha enter global conversations through design

At first glance, you may feel like looking at a thrifted jacket or a misfit patchwork dress. Once you look closely, you will see the stitches do not repeat.
18 January 2026

Leather and footwear: The next big export frontier for Bangladesh

When Bangladesh’s export story is mentioned, garments usually dominate the headline. Yet beneath that louder narrative, another sector has been steadily gaining international attention.
18 January 2026

When design meets nature

When the notification first flashed across her screen, Saraf Nawer froze. It didn’t feel real. She read the message again and again, checking the sender and the message to ensure she hadn’t misunderstood.
15 January 2026

Lives at risk

Bangladesh’s vulnerability to earthquakes and unsafe construction has once again come into sharp focus, as two major initiatives meant to safeguard lives and buildings remain stalled.
15 January 2026

Transboundary rivers treaty: Crucial for our future

The Ganges Treaty does not have a guarantee clause to ensure the discharge of the agreed-upon amount of water at Farakka Barrage to Bangladesh.
15 January 2026