Most people, on hearing this, react with disbelief. This is too good to be true.

We are delighted to welcome you to the latest issue of Your Property Guru, presented by The Daily Star.

The hum of Dhaka’s real estate market has grown uneven.

At the beginning or end of every month, a familiar sight unfolds on our streets: moving trucks laden with the entire contents of a life, making their way from one chapter to the next.

Owning a pet in Dhaka has always meant companionship, warmth, and a fair bit of chaos. But as the city has traded courtyards and rooftops for high-rise apartments, pet ownership has become more complicated.I’ve had animals all my life, from dogs and cats to, at one point, more birds than I could count.

In this interview with The Daily Star, Tajrian Akther, a Dhaka University graduate now working as an Electrical Commissioning specialist in BHP South Australia’s Copper mines, shares her story of breaking into global opportunities.

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 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.

Conventional construction methods traditionally require significant time and resources due to on-site processes and are often costly.

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

Over the past decade, Bangladesh’s sustainable and green banking landscape has improved significantly, led by Bangladesh Bank’s pioneering policies and clear mandates.

The current stage of sustainable banking, not only in Bangladesh but globally, is still in its early and evolving phase.

The banking sector in Bangladesh has long been associated with financial discipline, professionalism, and a highly structured corporate culture.

Sustainable finance is emerging as a defining theme for the banking industry in Bangladesh, a country that is acutely vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.

Sustainable Finance in Bangladesh

Bangladesh has made very good progress in sustainable and green banking.