One degree that changed everything: Rethinking our cities, restoring our seas
6 June 2026, 13:46 PM
Supplements
Eid ul Fitr, Styled by the Hour
7 March 2026, 16:26 PM
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When global unrest hurts retail, Bangladeshi retail shows resilience
2 June 2026, 13:42 PM
Supplements
Growing up between the Eid greetings
7 March 2026, 14:40 PM
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Sweet, Social, Slightly Dangerous: The post ramadan shock
7 March 2026, 14:32 PM
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Forget the symmetrical face, I am taking the air fryer
7 March 2026, 14:18 PM
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The Devotion Beneath Your Fingertips
7 March 2026, 14:03 PM
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Sound of the Season
7 March 2026, 13:57 PM
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A simple act of giving
7 March 2026, 15:11 PM
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The mornings we grew out of
7 March 2026, 15:05 PM
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Can we overcome our economic woes?
If you’ve been to a grocery store in Bangladesh lately, you’ve probably felt the sting of rising prices.
17 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Scaling microfinance is a prime need
Microfinance—which started as microcredit after independence—now covers a range of financial products and services, such as savings, credit, insurance, payments, and money transfers.
17 February 2025, 18:00 PM
A 10-point plan for capital market development
Bangladesh’s capital market has long been entrapped in a vicious cycle of underdevelopment.
17 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Trump 2.0 and Bangladesh: Navigating a turbulent global trade landscape
One might be forgiven for thinking that the turbulence unleashed by Donald Trump’s trade policies during his first term as president of the United States was overhyped—especially since Bangladesh’s export contraction between July 2019 and February 2020,
17 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh in 2030: Leapfrogging into the startup future
Imagine this: Bangladesh in 2030 is not just a country, but a shining example of what people can achieve together.
17 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Sustainable finance strategies for our economic future
Bangladesh has grown consistently over a decade to reach close to half a trillion dollars in GDP and is expected to graduate to middle-income status by the end of the decade.
17 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Is it a ‘to be or not to be’ question? LDC graduation
The title of this write-up may appear somewhat misleading, but there are valid reasons to pose such a question, as there is context to it. Bangladesh is set to graduate from the group of least developed countries (LDCs) on November 24, 2026.
17 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Air Arabia launches early bird promotion on 500,000 seats from BDT 11,866
Air Arabia, the leading low-cost carrier in the Middle East and North Africa, unveiled an extraordinary early bird promotion called ‘super seat sale’ with discounted offers on 500,000 seats across the company’s entire network.
17 February 2025, 02:00 AM
Protest at central bank against attack on Nagad administrator
They demand swift arrest of the attackers
13 February 2025, 12:49 PM
BB files fraud case against Nagad
The central bank's payment system department filed the case with Motijheel Police Station
4 February 2025, 10:21 AM
Architect Nishat Afrose’s passion for landscaping
Nishat’s revolutionary goals for landscaping
3 February 2025, 12:00 PM
Kyoko Arani: From global learner to champion of educators
Kyoko’s journey towards educating Bangladesh
1 February 2025, 06:40 AM
University teachers are struggling with their mental health – Here's why
While their noble profession is possibly one of the most reputable one there is, the educational system in many ways, fails to accommodate their needs, which ultimately takes a toll on their mental health.
23 January 2025, 03:00 AM
Mirpur: A balance between needs and affordability
The ever-changing landscape of Dhaka clearly represents the evolving tastes and needs of its inhabitants. Mere decades ago, people from all over Bangladesh began migrating to the capital city in hopes of improving their livelihoods.
24 December 2024, 18:50 PM
“We Create Innovative, Sustainable Spaces”
The Daily Star (TDS): What was the inspiration behind initiating the organisation? Could you share with us the core values, mission, and vision that drive your company’s operations?
24 December 2024, 18:00 PM
“We are committed to driving innovation”
The Daily Star (TDS): What was the inspiration behind initiating the organization? Could you share with us the core values, mission, and vision that drive your company’s operations?
24 December 2024, 18:00 PM
Shaping Skylines: WECON’s Impact on Chattogram’s Housing Sector
Chattogram, the financial capital with significant potential for the real estate business, has seen continuous innovation in housing projects, with developers focusing on customer needs and preferences.
24 December 2024, 18:00 PM
Crafting a Kitchen Look that Lasts
When it comes to designing a kitchen, tiles offer both style and functionality, making them a popular choice for homeowners looking to elevate their culinary spaces. They are highly functional in terms of ease of cleaning.
24 December 2024, 18:00 PM
Beyond the Walls: Perfect tiles for every outdoor space
Outdoor spaces are an extension of your living environment, which serve as places for relaxation, entertainment, and even gardening. One of the best ways to enhance these outdoor spaces is by choosing the right kind of tiles.
24 December 2024, 18:00 PM
Editor’s note
Welcome to the latest issue of Your Property Guru, brought to you by The Daily Star. In this quarterly edition, we’re excited to share the latest trends and insights from Bangladesh’s ever-evolving real estate sector, keeping you informed and ahead in this dynamic market.
24 December 2024, 18:00 PM