Shopping for shoes used to be about function more than form. Many Bangladeshi buyers visited footwear stores to replace their worn-out pair, instead of adding to their collection. Over time, consumer preferences has evolved.

From breathable mesh to water-resistant synthetics and carefully designed outsoles, the materials inside a shoe play a major role in determining how comfortably it handles Bangladesh’s heat, humidity and rain.

Long before Hazaribagh became synonymous with tanneries, and decades before Bangladeshi factories began shipping shoes to Europe, Japan and North America, the leather economy of this region largely ended at the edge of an animal hide.

Bangladesh’s footwear industry is seeking to move beyond cost-led manufacturing as local brands gain consumer trust and exporters pursue greater recognition for design and innovation.

Modern footwear shoppers expect it all: fashion, comfort, quality, and value.

Bangladesh’s footwear market is evolving. Buyers now base buying decisions on design, comfort and products suited to different occasions.

Inside a modern footwear factory, a shoe may begin without any leather, fabric or rubber being touched.

Bangladesh’s leather industry has evolved from a raw-hide supplier into a diversified manufacturing sector spanning tanning, leather goods and footwear.

Everything around us—from the food on our tables and the clothes we wear to the materials used to build our cities—has, at some point, travelled on a truck.

Runner Motors Limited is expanding its highway service network and digital fleet tools as Bangladesh’s logistics market changes.

From infrastructure-led demand to local manufacturing and telematics, Bangladesh’s commercial vehicle market is increasingly shaped by lifetime operating economics.

For generations, freight transport was defined by heavy steel, manual labour and paper schedules. In 2026, vehicles, drivers, cargo, roads and customers are increasingly linked through a continuous flow of data.

Improved highways, expanding last-mile delivery and rising operating costs are changing what Bangladeshi businesses expect from commercial vehicles.

A commercial vehicle company’s history can also be read as a timeline of the economy it serves.

Bangladesh’s furniture market has shifted from carpenter-led production towards branded, technology-driven manufacturing, while smaller homes and changing lifestyles are reshaping demand.

Bangladesh’s premium furniture market is moving beyond costly materials towards design, functionality and experience.

Established in 1991, Nadia Furniture Limited has grown alongside Bangladesh’s evolving furniture industry, transforming from a local manufacturer into a trusted name in quality, design, and comprehensive furniture solutions.

The current design ethos centres on “Global Sensibility with Local Soul”- designing light, breathable spaces optimised for compact apartment layouts (1,200 to 1,800 sq. ft.) while remaining deeply rooted in South Asian textures.

On August 15, 2026, The Daily Star Centre hosted the grand finale of Season 5 of the Climate Justice Idea Competition 2026. The event brought together young innovators, mentors, judges, and partners for a day of urgent conversation, solutions, and hope.

The initiative developed a compact, fast-dissolving toilet cleaner tablet designed to replace conventional liquid cleaners and single-use plastic bottles.