At the beginning or end of every month, a familiar sight unfolds on our streets: moving trucks laden with the entire contents of a life, making their way from one chapter to the next.

The paint industry is shifting as consumers increasingly choose eco-friendly options due to health and environmental concerns over traditional paints’ volatile organic compounds (VOCs). This demand is driving the sustainable paint market’s rapid growth. It is likely to reach a valuation of US$213.83 billion by 2033.

Owning a pet in Dhaka has always meant companionship, warmth, and a fair bit of chaos. But as the city has traded courtyards and rooftops for high-rise apartments, pet ownership has become more complicated.I’ve had animals all my life, from dogs and cats to, at one point, more birds than I could count.

In this interview with The Daily Star, Tajrian Akther, a Dhaka University graduate now working as an Electrical Commissioning specialist in BHP South Australia’s Copper mines, shares her story of breaking into global opportunities.

Blank walls can be intimidating. You’ve got a stack of paintings or prints, a hammer in hand, and a vague idea of what might look good. Where do you even begin? That’s where the 3-5-7 rule comes in. It’s a simple design principle built on the idea of hanging artwork in groups of odd numbers: three, five, or seven.

Just recently, a video made the rounds online of a domestic worker hitting the children she was meant to care for.

Dr. Tahsin Ferdous stands tall—both literally and metaphorically—in a field that once questioned her place in it

Throughout her journey, Shaila has been shaped by many positive influences

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are often described as the backbone of Bangladesh’s economy, employing millions and driving growth in every corner of the country.

In the banking sector of Bangladesh, the journey towards sustainable and green banking started a long time ago with the initiative of Bangladesh Bank.

The Daily Star (TDS): How would you assess the current state of sustainable banking in Bangladesh?

Over the past decade, Bangladesh’s sustainable and green banking landscape has improved significantly, led by Bangladesh Bank’s pioneering policies and clear mandates.

The current stage of sustainable banking, not only in Bangladesh but globally, is still in its early and evolving phase.

The banking sector in Bangladesh has long been associated with financial discipline, professionalism, and a highly structured corporate culture.

Sustainable finance is emerging as a defining theme for the banking industry in Bangladesh, a country that is acutely vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.

Sustainable Finance in Bangladesh

Bangladesh has made very good progress in sustainable and green banking.

Bangladesh now has a well-structured foundation for green banking, underpinned by strong commitment from the central bank.

The Daily Star (TDS): How would you assess the current state of sustainable banking in Bangladesh?

The Daily Star (TDS): How would you assess the current state of sustainable banking in Bangladesh?