Md. Zahidur Rabbi

Global dairy giant Arla Foods plans to expand its operations in Bangladesh with a focus on affordable nutrition, local talent and long-term investment in the country’s dairy sector, according to Magnus Glennborn, vice-president and head of Southeast Asia at the company.

The Daily Start (TDS): How have NRBC’s financial products supported small entrepreneurs, particularly women and rural business owners, in accessing credit and building resilience?

The dispute over a single frame reflects a broader challenge now gripping platforms worldwide: how to know if an image is real. Here are a few things to keep in mind on this matter.

The Daily Star (TDS): How has Safepad’s innovation in reusable menstrual hygiene products improved health and dignity for women in remote and marginalised communities?

The Daily Star (TDS): How do Grameen Danone’s nutrition products improve health outcomes for vulnerable populations, and what evidence supports these claims?

Nutrition is central to SMC's mandate, particularly maternal and child nutrition.

The Daily Star (TDS): How have ACI’s high-quality seeds, modern machinery, and crop protection products contributed to improved nutrition outcomes among smallholder farming households? What evidence or farmer feedback supports this?

In an instant, one of the most densely populated countries completely vanished from the rest of the world.

Flight Expert, a prominent Dhaka-based online travel agency, has abruptly gone dark, prompting panic among customers and widespread allegations of fraud. Since August 2, social media platforms have been flooded with complaints from individuals and businesses claiming they were scammed by the company, which specialised in flight ticket bookings.

Ali Amjad Hussain talks to Zahidur Rabbi of The Daily Star.

Struggler Sayem, a CNG driver in Dhaka, shares honest, unscripted daily life videos on TikTok and Facebook to learn English. His calm, ego-free storytelling offers rare authenticity and comfort in Bangladesh’s flashy social media scene.

On July 18, 2024, tensions flared outside the home of Aklima Akter, an assistant professor at Kabi Nazrul Government College.

Whether in school assignments, office work, professional writing, video production, or casual conversations, AI tools like ChatGPT have noticeably changed people’s vocabulary and stylistic choices by subtly enriching users’ linguistic capacities.

The Dhaka Transport Coordination Authority (DTCA) plans to launch Rapid Pass, the smart ticketing system, on all Hatirjheel circular buses by July 20, 2025, following trial operations which began from July 14.

Purchasing an apartment in Bangladesh, particularly in urban centres like Dhaka, is a significant financial commitment. While the listed price per square foot is the most visible cost, numerous additional expenses can substantially increase the total outlay. Understanding these hidden costs is crucial for prospective buyers to budget effectively and avoid unexpected financial strain.

The country’s climate oscillates between scorching summer temperatures, torrential monsoon rains and relatively mild winters, each phase presenting distinct challenges. Without careful planning and timely intervention, even well-established properties can suffer from accelerated wear, diminished value and compromised habitability.

Bangladesh’s telecom system, long criticised for inefficiency and corruption, is undergoing a major overhaul under the proposed ‘Telecom Network and Licensing Reform Policy 2025’. 

A gun magazine was found in Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan's bag during a recent search at the airport.

This fiscal plan allocates substantial resources to the ICT Division, Ministry of Science and Technology and other agencies tasked with developing digital infrastructure, nurturing tech talent and fostering start-ups.

The port city of Bangladesh, Chattogram is undergoing significant transformation in recent times due to the economic wellbeing of the country. However, this economic wellbeing must also coincide with sustainability so that better quality of life can be achieved.