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?

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.

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.

Cumilla, the historic city on the banks of the Gomati river, with roots stretching back to the ancient Tripura kingdom, has long been an important regional hub. The ruins of Mainamati, just west of the city, bear witness to Cumilla’s prominence as an administrative and cultural centre from the 6th to 13th centuries CE.

Urban gardening and balcony farming are rapidly redefining the urban landscape in Bangladesh, offering an innovative response to the complex challenges of food security, environmental degradation, and limited agricultural space.

For many prospective homeowners, finding the right flat or apartment is a complex journey.

Air pollution remains one of the most severe public health challenges of our time, ranking among the leading global causes of illness, disability, and premature death.

The Bangladesh National Building Code (BNBC) now mandates rainwater harvesting for all new buildings constructed on plots larger than 300 square metres, marking a significant regulatory shift towards water-conscious development.

In Bangladesh, when people talk about pollution, it’s rarely about what’s inside their homes.