The morning glance now carries two numbers: the temperature, and the air. In Dhaka, where the second one is rarely good news, a whole generation has learned to read the…
A few years ago, sustainability occupied a predictable place in most board meetings. It appeared near the end of the agenda. Usually after finance and sales. Sometimes after HR. It…
Bangladesh Grows a Fortune in Fruit and Lets a Third of It Rot. Closing the Processing Gap May Be Its Largest Overlooked Industry. Mango, jackfruit, pineapple and guava pour out…
59 sustainable brand initiatives were awarded in the 4th edition of AkijBashir Group presents SDG Brand Champion Awards 2026, powered by SMC Enterprise Limited & American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB), in…
Plants, natural light, wood textures, water sounds. The biophilic design movement has moved from architect-speak into the mainstream — and the science behind it is more interesting than the Instagram…
Apex Footwear Ltd. has successfully achieved the Recycled Claim Standard (RCS) certification for its Unit-2 manufacturing facility, taking another major step toward a greener future. Awarded by an accredited third-party…
The 4th Edition of the SDG Brand Champion Awards 2026 has officially opened for nominations. Presented by AkijBashir Group, the award is initiated by Bangladesh Innovation Conclave and organized by…
In 2022, General Electric — once the most valuable company in the United States, a 130-year-old symbol of American industrial dominance — was worth $68.8 billion. It had spent decades…
A century ago, retail in Bangladesh went through a massive transformation that’s as much about culture as it is about cash. Shopping wasn't just a quick errand; it was the…
THE NEW YEAR THAT MOVES MARKETS Every April, something extraordinary happens to Bangladesh's economy. Showrooms that had been quiet suddenly overflow with shoppers. The scent of fresh-fried hilsa and fermenting…
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,…
Ramadan is the most sacred month of the Hijri calendar, which demands a considerable change in the daily habits of every muslim. For an entire month muslims indulge in various…
Remember when we used to draw urban scenery with skyscrapers and landmarks? A city bustling with people, cars, and buses with a few touches of greenery here and there? The…
MBM Group, a long-established company in Bangladesh’s ready-made garment sector, has released its first Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report. The report was launched at an event held at the…
Global carbon emission reduction has been a matter of concern for decades. Although many countries are already working on it, it still seems like a matter of a far-fetched dream…