The stark contrast between Sri Lanka's remarkable inflation control success and Bangladesh's persistent inflationary struggles offers an interesting case study in economic policy implementation. While Sri Lanka transformed from experiencing…
At the end of 2024, Netflix confirmed that over 40% of its new users were opting for the ad‑supported plan. That figure sparked surprise across the industry just a few…
HONOR has recently launched the world’s slimmest foldable phone, the Magic V5, in Bangladesh. With a remarkably thin profile of just 4.1mm when unfolded and 8.8mm when folded shut, and…
As we know, the talks between the IMF and Bangladesh reached a staff-level agreement in principle, but the talks have recently stalled, delaying the 4th and 5th tranches of the…
In a world rapidly reshaped by Artificial Intelligence, Bangladesh took a decisive step toward understanding and adapting to this shift through the Bangladesh AI Summit, held on May 8, 2025,…
HAS GEN Z MASTERED THE ART OF QUITTING—OR LOST THE WILL TO ENDURE? For the longest time, quitting was the ultimate career sin. It meant you gave up, couldn’t hack…
How have online communities affected our identity? I logged into my spam Instagram account, preparing to share a photo of myself that I like—a rare occurrence. My hair is on…
Last year, a popular coffee chain in the UK launched a limited-edition flat white. It had fancy packaging, a splash of oat milk, and a new name. The Price? Nearly…
“Accusing China is business. Buying in China is life,” Chinese Consul General Zhang Zhisheng wrote on X. The proverbial “hammer” has finally dropped on the anvil that is US-China trade…
Bangladesh is on track for a technology revolution, where the digital gap has obstructed equitable development. The launch of Starlink, Elon Musk's satellite internet company, is expected to transform connections…
On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump announced sweeping new tariffs that imposed a 10% baseline on nearly all U.S. imports, and a floundering 145% tariff on goods from China;…
60 sustainable brand initiatives were awarded in the 3rd edition of AkijBashir Group Presents SDG Brand Champion Awards powered by SMC Enterprise Limited, held at Radisson Blu Water Garden Hotel,…
In the age of large language models, automation, and AI, even human habits that seem benign have unexpected consequences. One such case is the energy and financial cost triggered when…
Whenever it comes to sports, I feel like those of us who had our childhood in the 2000s witnessed the best era of sports fandom. Be it cricket, football, or…
May be in ’92 or ’93, the son-in-law from the family that owns a big conglomerate gave 2 cans of condensed milk to my mom. “Bhabi, our new product!”. My…