Economy & Industry
The West Is Buying More Secondhand. What Does It Mean for Bangladesh?
Britain spent $1.84 billion on sustainable fashion in 2025, but almost 93% of that spending went towards clothes that had already been worn....
Maisha TasneemOctober 15, 2026
From Trash to Thread: The Hidden Supply Chain Turning Bangladesh’s Garment Waste into an Asset
Bangladesh is the world’s second-largest exporter of ready-made garments (RMG), producing billions of pieces of clothing every year. However, this massive production leaves...
Kazi Sharafa TonmonaOctober 15, 2026
How SMC Plus Changed the Way Bangladesh Drinks Electrolytes
There was a time when electrolytes in Bangladesh meant something very different. For most people, they were associated with recovery. You reached for...
Nomrin Ahsan MoonOctober 15, 2026
Smartphone Shipments Fall 20% in Q3 2026, but Apple and Samsung Gain Share
Global smartphone shipments fell 20 percent year over year in the third quarter of 2026, reaching their lowest third-quarter level since 2012. The...
Amatunnoor BushraOctober 15, 2026
AkijBashir Group Joins RE100, Putting Bangladesh on the Global Clean Energy Map
Bangladesh’s industrial sector has taken a huge step toward a greener future as AkijBashir became the first-ever company from the country to join...
Kazi Sharafa TonmonaOctober 9, 2026
Bangladesh Bank Grants Preliminary Approval to Five Digital Banks
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has reportedly issued letters of intent (LoIs) to five prospective digital banks, authorizing them to begin preparing for fully online...
markediumSeptember 23, 2026
Where Bangladesh Keeps Its 14 Tonne Gold Reserve
Central banks hold gold to shield national wealth during global economic shifts. The national gold reserve of Bangladesh has grown into a major...
Amatunnoor BushraSeptember 12, 2026
International Tourism Fair BTTF 2026 to Kick Off on October 29 with Participation from More Than 20 Countries
Bangladesh’s one of the flagship international tourism events, the Bangladesh Travel & Tourism Fair (BTTF) 2026, is set to be held from 29-31...
markediumSeptember 8, 2026
From Aid to Accountability: Who Pays for Nepal’s Climate Losses & Why?
When Nepal’s Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal said the country wants to move from “aid” to “justice and compensation”, he was making a much...
Maisha TasneemSeptember 7, 2026
Bangladesh Earned 4.42 Billion Dollars from Exports in August 2026
Export earnings for Bangladesh reached USD 4,429.45 million in August 2026. This performance secured a 13.14 percent growth compared to the same month...
Amatunnoor BushraSeptember 7, 2026
