Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are often described as the backbone of Bangladesh’s economy, employing millions and driving growth in every corner of the country.

For Bangladesh, developing a workforce equipped with these skills is not merely a long-term goal but an immediate necessity

Yet, online sales still account for only 3–5 percent of total retail —a reminder of both the immense opportunity ahead and the fragility of an industry still in its early stages.

A PwC study found that 37% of workers worry their jobs are at risk due to automation and AI, even as most recognise its potential to make work easier.

Nine-year-old Safkat Samir was a fifth-grade student in an Ibtedayi (primary) madrasa. He was the apple of his parents’ eyes—Sakibur Rahman and Faria Ibnat. They had a thousand dreams centred on him.

Is it necessary for everyone to always push beyond their comfort zones? The answer, quite frankly, is no.

Leadership has long been romanticized as an infallible position where authority is mistaken for accuracy and obedience is confused with effectiveness.

Imagine a city where greenery isn’t a luxury—it’s woven into the fabric of daily life.

Generative AI, a subset of the broader AI field, consists of machine learning systems that can produce content, insights, and solutions with intuition and efficiency similar to humans.

Dhaka’s real estate story isn’t just a tale of square feet and glass facades.

Modern residential architecture is undergoing a global transformation, shaped by environmental priorities, technological advances, and evolving cultural values.

A conversation with Saiqa Iqbal Meghna, internationally acclaimed architect recognised by TIME’s World’s Greatest Places, Assistant Professor at the Department of Architecture, BRAC University, and Director & Partner at Studio Morphogenesis Ltd.

The Daily Star (TDS): Tell us about your journey into sustainable construction. Where did it all begin?

The Daily Star (TDS): What makes KY Two Tone’s housing solution more sustainable compared to traditional construction methods?

In Dhaka, a 900-square-foot flat is now considered a luxury. With rents soaring and every square inch worth its weight in gold, we’re all trying to do the impossible: fit our full lives into half the space. The good news? You can make your home look and feel bigger, without knocking down walls or knocking out your savings.

A home office is a designated workspace in your home where you focus on professional tasks, such as working on a computer, laptop, or other office equipment.

Walk into a newly renovated apartment or café in Dhaka, and chances are, you’ll spot a cane chair by the window, a nakshi kantha throw draped over a couch, or a cluster of earthenware lining the shelves.

The country’s climate oscillates between scorching summer temperatures, torrential monsoon rains and relatively mild winters, each phase presenting distinct challenges. Without careful planning and timely intervention, even well-established properties can suffer from accelerated wear, diminished value and compromised habitability.

Energy efficiency is the process of using less energy to achieve the same desired result.

In the sprawling, ever-expanding metropolis of Dhaka, where over 20 million people live within a congested urban sprawl, one crisis grows as visibly and relentlessly as the city itself: waste.