Sarah Bintay Shakhawat

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.

“Ma, how does the washing machine know if the clothes are dirty?”

Long gone are the days when making a deposit meant queuing up at a branch, filling forms, and waiting for manual verification. Today, deposits have moved to the digital realm accessible with a few taps on mobile apps, available 24/7, and tailored to customer needs.

In a quiet neighbourhood outside Dhaka, Nasima slips a crisp 1,000 taka note into a small envelope she keeps tucked in a book. It’s her savings from last month’s embroidery orders.

A few years ago, planning a trip meant carrying a wad of cash, standing in long queues for tickets, and hoping your hotel reservation was still valid.

Did you know that the average person spends about 6.5 hours a day sitting at a desk, yet only 3 of those hours are actually productive? According to researchers, one of the biggest culprits behind this productivity gap is the environment itself.

Our modern lives are intricately connected with technology, weaving convenience, work, and entertainment into the fabric of our daily existence.

Dr. Chashi is Bangladesh’s first comprehensive digital agriculture platform, empowering farmers, gardeners, and agro-dealers with AI-driven tools to optimise crop health, boost yields, and promote environmental sustainability.