Dhaka grows up
Afrina Sultana
7 HOUR(s) • Your Property Guru
Dhaka grows up
Afrina Sultana
7 HOUR(s) • Your Property Guru
Celebrating Coffee with Purpose
1 October 2026 • Coffee Tales
Becoming your own barista
Marzia Zahan Momo
1 October 2026 • Coffee Tales
The convenient coffee at every corner
1 October 2026 • Coffee Tales
Instant coffee doesn’t have to be boring
Tashahud Ahamed Rafim
1 October 2026 • Coffee Tales
Over Half a Century Hand in Hand, Toward an Even Brighter Future
1 October 2026 • 77th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China
The halls of learning
30 September 2026 • Leaders of Learning

Why does your ceiling fan fail so soon?

While many treat ceiling fans as permanent fixtures, their performance depends on a delicate electrical balance that can easily be disrupted by heat and dust. This guide explores the mechanics of fan motors and capacitors, explaining why traditional induction fans fail and how modern BLDC technology offers a more reliable, energy-efficient alternative for Bangladeshi households.
24 June 2026

Living outside the four walls

Innovative architecture often arises from the need to adapt to extreme climates and challenging terrains. This look at living outside the four walls explores unique housing solutions like Spanish cave homes and Dutch floating districts that treat environmental challenges as architectural opportunities.
24 June 2026

Strengthening Bangladesh’s infrastructure through steel innovation

As a primary pillar of Bangladesh’s economy, the steel industry must evolve to meet modern challenges through vertical thinking and advanced technology. This insightful conversation explores the essential policy changes and operational efficiencies needed to stabilize the construction sector and ensure long-term structural value for consumers.
24 June 2026

Your banking app is being compared to Netflix. Not the bank next door.

It is the last great experience your user had on any app. That is a brutal standard — and most banks in this part of the world have not admitted it to themselves yet.
23 June 2026

Where global careers begin: Inside AIUB's blueprint for world-class graduates

American International University–Bangladesh (AIUB) has, over three decades, built something few institutions in the region can claim a steady, growing pipeline of graduates into the offices of Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Apple, and Meta.
17 June 2026

One degree that changed everything: Rethinking our cities, restoring our seas

When I revealed that Bangladesh’s average temperature has increased by roughly one degree Celsius over the last five decades, the room fell silent.
6 June 2026

When global unrest hurts retail, Bangladeshi retail shows resilience

However, this new research shows that this widely held belief is only partially true. While global unrest does reduce overall retail sales, it reshapes competitive dynamics in ways that defy traditional assumptions.
2 June 2026

Building a future‑ready workforce: What Bangladesh must do now

The question is no longer whether technology will transform work, but how societies will prepare their people to thrive in this new landscape.
23 May 2026

The home cooling blueprint

As the record-breaking heatwaves of 2026 collide with the festive preparations for Eid-ul-Adha, the air conditioner has evolved from a seasonal luxury into an urban necessity.
21 May 2026

Tech and Inflation reshaping the AC market

Bangladesh’s air conditioner market is entering a transformative phase shaped by energy awareness, smart technology, and changing consumer behaviour.
21 May 2026

Cooling in a Changing Climate

As record-breaking heatwaves reshape Bangladesh’s consumer landscape, the air conditioning industry is entering a transformative era.
21 May 2026

Rising heat, soaring EMIs

As Bangladesh faces another scorching summer marked by rising temperatures and prolonged heatwaves, demand for air conditioners has surged across major cities. But alongside growing sales, another trend is becoming increasingly visible.
21 May 2026

Is your AC smarter than your electric bill?

For decades, a Smart AC was marketed as a luxury for the tech-obsessed, a way to turn on the air conditioning from your phone so your living room was chilly before you walked through the door.
21 May 2026

Cooling through the ages

Air conditioning is more than a machine. In fact, it is humanity’s long chase after a cooler room. From breezes and water tricks to compressors and smart controls, every era left its own way of beating the heat.
21 May 2026

Gig Economy: A transformative opportunity for Bangladesh’s future workforce

Globally, the gig economy has expanded rapidly over the past decade.
20 May 2026

Festive economy transforming from cash to QR: Bank Asia PLC

As digital adoption grows, Bank Asia is revolutionising Eid spending through innovative Digital Booths at cattle haats and secure payment infrastructure.
20 May 2026

Data-driven banking for seamless transaction: Pubali Bank PLC

As Eid-ul-Adha drives a seasonal surge in shopping, travel and Qurbani-related spending across Bangladesh, banks are witnessing significant growth in digital payments, mobile banking and QR-based transactions.
20 May 2026

Making transactions hassle free with bKash during Eid season

Eid-ul-Adha reminds Muslims of ultimate obedience to the almighty through the act of sacrificing an animal and sharing meat with family, neighbours, and the underprivileged.
20 May 2026

Love, Marriage and Cow Dung

I have long believed these are the same people who eat pufferfish despite knowing it could kill them. Some human beings simply need danger in their lives.
20 May 2026

The tap that redefines tradition

As the moon heralds Eid-ul-Adha 2026, the bustling streets and cattle markets of Bangladesh tell a story far different from the cash-heavy traditions of the past.
20 May 2026