The Expanding World of Buy Now, Pay Later
BNPL was sold as a smarter way to afford things you want. What the 2026 data shows is something different: it is increasingly how people afford things they need —…
MBM GROUP LEADS THE NEXT CHAPTER OF ESG INTEGRATION IN THE EVOLVING RMG LANDSCAPE
MBM Group has outlined the next phase of its sustainability journey following the release of its inaugural Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG). The report was formally introduced on February 3,…
Banking as a Lifestyle: How Apps Are Winning the 21–35 Generation
It is 7:42 in the morning in Dhaka. A 26-year-old graphic designer opens her phone before she opens her eyes. She checks her bKash balance, splits last night's dinner bill…
Bangladesh’s Export Volatility and RMG Dependence in a Slowing World Economy “The RMG sector made Bangladesh a global player but over-reliance now risks making it a hostage to global shocks.”
1) Why these matters Bangladesh earns more than four-fifths of its export income from one engine, the ready-made garment (RMG) sector, so any global or local shock shows up quickly…
Your Holiday Starts Here: Let The Journey Change You
Winter arrives with its own quiet magic. The air cools, the days feel softer, and a familiar longing begins to form — a desire to pause, to step away, to…
Is Bangladesh Ready for a Garment Tech Revolution?
Bangladesh’s ready-made garment (RMG) industry is massive, employing approximately 4.6 million workers (60–65% women) across some 4,600 factories. It generated nearly $39.35 billion in exports (~81.5% of total exports) in FY2024, accounting…
The Trillion-Dollar Sky: How Drones Will Power the Next Industrial Revolution
Look toward the sky in 2025, and the picture has already changed. Birds and passenger aircraft share airspace with buzzing quadcopters over farmland, logistics tests in suburban neighborhoods, and military…
Rebuilding Trust in Insurance: The Path Forward for Policyholders and Regulators
The insurance industry serves as a crucial safety net and financial safeguard, yet it remains significantly underutilised in Bangladesh. According to the latest annual report published by the Insurance Development…
Trump’s Tariff Pause: Bangladesh’s Panic, Response, and the Path Forward
In early 2025, US President Donald Trump's re-election brought with it the return of his aggressive tariff agenda. Unlike the first round of tariffs during his previous term, which mostly…
Inauguration of “Selections” at Kishoreganj
AkijBashir Group has recently expanded its footprint with the launch of a new showroom of its brand emporium, Selections, in Kishoreganj. Guided by the motto – “Select from the Best”,…
LITHIUM: THE COSMIC CATALYST POWERING OUR FUTURE
The universe was born tiny, dense, and extremely hot. Initially, it was all energy contained in a volume of space that expanded by a factor of 100 septillion in a…
Leveling Up: The Economic Power of Gaming in 2024
Entertainment and gaming have emerged as dominant forces in shaping consumer passions in 2024, fueled by cutting-edge technology, evolving audience behaviors, and innovative content strategies. Global Market Growth: A Snapshot…
Sustainable Expansion in Bangladesh’s Paper Sector: Economic, Environmental, and Social Impacts
The global paper industry is a significant economic sector, characterised by its vast scale and diversity of products. Valued at approximately $357.21 billion in 2023, the industry is projected to…
ACI Foods Limited (Rice Unit) Introduces country’s first fortified rice “ACI Pure Fortified Rice”
ACI Foods Limited (Rice Unit), a subsidiary of ACI Limited, proudly announces the launch of the first-ever fortified rice range under its renowned ACI Pure brand. The event, held at…