The Bangladeshi government has set an ambitious export target of US$63.5 billion for the fiscal year (FY) 2025–26, aiming for a 16.5% jump over FY2024–25. Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin unveiled the…
The average consumer receives between 3,000 and 10,000 commercial messages every single day. These messages can influence us to buy products we need or solve problems we didn’t even realise…
Introduction In May 2025, Bangladesh embarked on a bold macroeconomic experiment transitioning from a crawling peg system to a floating exchange rate system. This decision, spurred by external pressure and…
The Sustainability Summit 2025, presented by AkijBashir Group and powered by SMC Enterprise Limited, marked its second edition in Dhaka on July 12 at the Radisson Blu Water Garden Hotel.…
The return of tariff pressure is testing the flexibility of global brands once again. From fast fashion to industrial machinery, companies that rely on cross-border manufacturing and distribution are facing…
Scaling a business worldwide is more than just expanding markets; it is also about growing talent. The scarcity of technological skills is a worldwide issue, not simply a local one.…
What if there were a battery that could produce electricity while absorbing CO₂? This is not science fiction; it is the promise of lithium-carbon dioxide (Li-CO₂) batteries, which are a…
Have you ever sat through a whole conversation nodding along, only to realise you hadn’t registered a single word? It might not be very good for your social image, but…
On June 23rd, the world woke to an unexpected tweet. Donald Trump, the self-styled dealmaker-in-chief, had declared the end of a war most didn't even realise had truly begun. After…
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) was once the holy grail of online visibility. For decades, creatives, marketers, and businesses alike danced to the rhythm of Google’s algorithms—optimising keywords, perfecting meta descriptions,…
“At Deepto, we’re not just broadcasting—we’re story-building, brand-partnering, and future-shaping.” The New Reality for Broadcasters The Bangladeshi media industry is undergoing a structural shift. Audiences are no longer platform-loyal.…
The Modern age has introduced the world to many unique concepts that have challenged the traditional way of thinking, giving people ideas about bringing change into their lives, focusing more…
Climate is probably the most widely talked-about issue of the 21st century. However, it is no longer a far-fetched topic in textbooks or magazines anymore. It’s the harsh reality of…
Gen Z has radically changed media habits more than any other generation. They were raised on algorithm-driven platforms and influenced mobile-first behaviours since their birth in the late 1990s and…
Introduction: Navigating New US-Bangladesh Trade Relations The US is Bangladesh's largest apparel importer, accounting for approximately 19.18% of its total RMG exports, valued at $7.54 billion in FY25. The US…