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.

In Tejgaon’s industrial corridor, a new landmark has risen as a statement of ambition. Trade Intercontinental, a 32-storey high-rise, is one of South Asia’s rare USGBC LEED Platinum pre-certified buildings and yet another milestone for Bangladesh’s architectural landscape.

In a world that constantly vies for our attention, the quest for a pocket of peace within our own homes has become more than a luxury; it is a necessity. You can create your own space just in your home, a dedicated Zen corner.

Urban apartments can benefit from a little green space. Even a tiny balcony can become an outdoor oasis with the right touches.

The traditional dream of a sprawling family home is rapidly shifting in Bangladesh’s fast-growing cities. Soaring property prices, limited land, and shrinking living spaces are rewriting the housing story.

The skyline of tomorrow is not yet built. Its foundations are being laid not on construction sites, but in the bustling, late-night studios of our nation’s universities.

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

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?

Over the past five years, driven by Bangladesh Bank’s directives, low-interest loan facilities, preferential treatment from correspondent banks and multilateral lenders, and their own initiatives, banks and non-banking financial institutions (NBFIs) have increasingly prioritised environmentally friendly and sustainable projects for lending.

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?

Over the past decade, sustainable and green banking in Bangladesh has made remarkable progress.

Sustainable banking in Bangladesh has made remarkable strides in recent years, transitioning from a niche concept to a core strategic priority within the financial sector.

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.