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.

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?

For Bangladesh, developing a workforce equipped with these skills is not merely a long-term goal but an immediate necessity

Yet, online sales still account for only 3–5 percent of total retail —a reminder of both the immense opportunity ahead and the fragility of an industry still in its early stages.

A PwC study found that 37% of workers worry their jobs are at risk due to automation and AI, even as most recognise its potential to make work easier.

Today, we dive into the inspiring journeys of two such distinguished ISU alumni, whose successes are a testament to ISU’s profound impact.

Presidency University has, over the years, built a reputation as a hub for cultivating bright, driven minds, individuals who leave its classrooms with academic credentials and the confidence, adaptability,

Nine-year-old Safkat Samir was a fifth-grade student in an Ibtedayi (primary) madrasa. He was the apple of his parents’ eyes—Sakibur Rahman and Faria Ibnat. They had a thousand dreams centred on him.

Is it necessary for everyone to always push beyond their comfort zones? The answer, quite frankly, is no.

Leadership has long been romanticized as an infallible position where authority is mistaken for accuracy and obedience is confused with effectiveness.

Imagine a city where greenery isn’t a luxury—it’s woven into the fabric of daily life.

Generative AI, a subset of the broader AI field, consists of machine learning systems that can produce content, insights, and solutions with intuition and efficiency similar to humans.

Dhaka’s real estate story isn’t just a tale of square feet and glass facades.

In Dhaka, a 900-square-foot flat is now considered a luxury. With rents soaring and every square inch worth its weight in gold, we’re all trying to do the impossible: fit our full lives into half the space. The good news? You can make your home look and feel bigger, without knocking down walls or knocking out your savings.

A home office is a designated workspace in your home where you focus on professional tasks, such as working on a computer, laptop, or other office equipment.

Walk into a newly renovated apartment or café in Dhaka, and chances are, you’ll spot a cane chair by the window, a nakshi kantha throw draped over a couch, or a cluster of earthenware lining the shelves.