Since 2018, Bangladesh’s economy has faced growing headwinds from global trade tensions and conflicts. For years, the country’s export engine, dominated by ready-made garments (RMG) sold primarily to Western markets,…
The evening of 20 September 2025 at Le Méridien Dhaka carried an atmosphere of composed anticipation. Corporate leaders, senior marketers, brand custodians, and industry thinkers gathered for a moment that…
Despite the uncertainty brought about by Donald Trump's administration over the past six months, one thing remains clear: "climate" technologies are declining, while "energy" technologies are gaining prominence. However, this…
What if the next billion-dollar startup didn’t come from a Silicon Valley skyscraper, but from a small apartment? Traditionally, scaling up a business required hundreds of people to manage operations,…
Starting off with the notion that each individual is a "brand" with a unique selling point, the idea of personal brand has evolved over time and branched out into different…
Remember when ads used to make sense? When a sports gear ad appeared right beside a football article, or a coffee brand showed up while you were reading about productivity?…
PulseTech, one of Bangladesh’s fastest-growing B2B health-tech companies, has raised USD 3 million in a pre-Series A round co-led by Vietnam’s early-stage venture capital firm- Ascend Vietnam Ventures (AVV) and…
BRAC Bank has once again obtained a ‘B+’ long-term credit rating with a ‘Stable’ outlook, as affirmed by the world’s leading credit rating agency, S&P Global Ratings. This is equivalent…
Bangladesh is scheduled to graduate from the UN's Least Developed Country (LDC) category on November 24, 2026. Having met the UN's three graduation criteria—GNI per capita, Human Assets Index (HAI),…
Introduction The concept of the metaverse, a seamlessly blended digital and physical reality, didn't start in a lab or a business meeting; it began in the imagination. It was first…
Luxury has always been about being conspicuous. However, today, that has less to do with finding some rare fabrics or something that is difficult to find. It is all about…
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…
On a weekday morning in Dhaka, a university student opens her laptop and types an essay prompt into ChatGPT before heading to class. At the same time, in Chicago, a…
A Front-Row Seat to Health Innovation Healthcare innovation isn’t just a buzzword; it’s one of the most critical levers for improving human well-being in the 21st century. As populations age,…
Fresh Ceramics Wins People’s Choice Award at Ceramic Expo Bangladesh 2025 Fresh Ceramics, a leading brand under Meghna Ceramic Industries Ltd., won the People’s Choice Award – Bronze Category at…