In conversation with Dr Hossain Zillur Rahman—eminent social thinker, researcher, and Executive Chairman of the Power and Participation Research Centre (PPRC), as well as a former Adviser to the Caretaker Government of Bangladesh—who shares his insights on the colonial legacies of governance, the dynamics of Bangladesh’s economic transformation, and the challenges of building human resources.
While Europe experienced an age of evangelical awakening in the eighteenth century, political circumstances in India posed challenges to the work of missionary preaching.
The Daily Star (TDS): What do historical and literary sources reveal about the true origins of the Bede community?
The Daily Star (TDS): What inspired you to begin interviewing people living on the streets?
As Bangladesh strides towards middle-income status, it must confront a reality that few nations can ignore: it is one of the most climate-vulnerable countries in the world.
The Daily Star (TDS): What specific green practices or innovations helped your factory secure the Green Factory Award 2025?
In conversation with Salimullah Khan, one of Bangladesh’s most prominent public intellectuals and a professor in the Department of History & Philosophy at North South University.
Once considered a luxury item, the washing machine is steadily becoming a sought-after home appliance in Bangladesh. For a country juggling rapid urbanisation, dual-income households, and shifting gender roles, the promise of convenient laundry care is no longer a distant dream—it is inching closer to daily reality.
In conversation with Dr Hossain Zillur Rahman—eminent social thinker, researcher, and Executive Chairman of the Power and Participation Research Centre (PPRC), as well as a former Adviser to the Caretaker Government of Bangladesh—who shares his insights on the colonial legacies of governance, the dynamics of Bangladesh’s economic transformation, and the challenges of building human resources.
While Europe experienced an age of evangelical awakening in the eighteenth century, political circumstances in India posed challenges to the work of missionary preaching.
The Daily Star (TDS): What do historical and literary sources reveal about the true origins of the Bede community?
The Daily Star (TDS): What inspired you to begin interviewing people living on the streets?
The Daily Star (TDS): What specific green practices or innovations helped your factory secure the Green Factory Award 2025?
As Bangladesh strides towards middle-income status, it must confront a reality that few nations can ignore: it is one of the most climate-vulnerable countries in the world.
In conversation with Salimullah Khan, one of Bangladesh’s most prominent public intellectuals and a professor in the Department of History & Philosophy at North South University.
Once considered a luxury item, the washing machine is steadily becoming a sought-after home appliance in Bangladesh. For a country juggling rapid urbanisation, dual-income households, and shifting gender roles, the promise of convenient laundry care is no longer a distant dream—it is inching closer to daily reality.
In a country where economic uncertainties often challenge long-term planning, deposits have quietly become one of the most powerful tools shaping both personal security and national financial stability.
The ice cream industry in Bangladesh has been undergoing a transformative boom, fuelled by rising disposable incomes, expanding urbanisation, and a growing middle class with a taste for indulgence. Once a seasonal luxury, ice cream is fast becoming a staple of year-round urban leisure, with brands racing to meet evolving consumer preferences.
