In the dense urban fabric of Sylhet, “Kichukkhon” (A Little While) emerges as an inward-looking sanctuary designed by architect Rajon Das of Kshiti Sthapati. Conceived as a restorative retreat for a physician couple, the triplex residence prioritises privacy and stillness through the aesthetic philosophy of “Shanta Rasa.” By utilising a breathable brick-jali skin and passive design strategies, the project celebrates the warmth of the earth. 

Dhaka is a city of startling contrasts, where shimmering glass towers often stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the fragile corrugated iron of informal settlements. While the elite neighbourhoods of Gulshan and Banani represent the nation’s economic aspirations, they are held aloft by an invisible workforce that retreats to the shadows at sunset.

In the heart of Roghunathpur, Mymensingh, a vibrant structure rises from the ground that challenges every modern notion of what a permanent building should look like. To the casual observer, it is a school made of mud. To a property expert or an environmentalist, it is a masterclass in climate-resilient design and a blueprint for the future of rural development. The Pahariapara Agamir School stands as a living testament to what happens when traditional ecological knowledge meets modern architectural style.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Bangladesh is moving rapidly toward a cashless economy and the change is becoming more visible every year.

While economic pressures are leading to more value-conscious spending this Eid-ul-Adha, the transition to digital banking continues to accelerate.