Winter in Bangladesh may be fleeting, often arriving late and leaving early, but when the chill settles into the concrete jungle of Dhaka, the necessity of a reliable hot water supply becomes undeniable. Gone are the days of boiling kettles; the modern Bangladeshi household now looks to the "geyser" – our colloquial term for water heaters – as an essential appliance.

Most of us still make the same mistake today. We buy a flat, move in, install whatever the electrician suggests, and quietly live with lighting that feels harsh, flat, or just… off. The good news is you do not need fancy imported fixtures or a designer budget to fix it. One of the most practical and flexible solutions for Bangladeshi homes is spotlights on rail systems.

For decades, the "safe bet" for international property investors was London, New York, or Vancouver. But as we close out 2025, a vital shift in capital flow is undeniable. International buyers— from institutional investors to the global diaspora—are pivoting toward Asia and South Asia. From the luxury skylines of Mumbai and Singapore to the holiday villas of Bali and Phuket, the East is no longer just a place for manufacturing; it is becoming a premier destination for asset allocation.

Perched on the serene edge of Gulshan Lake, Credence Arkology reimagines premium urban living as a single, sculptural tower that feels more like a private sanctuary than an apartment block.

Tropical Homes at Haider Amorapuri transforms 120 Katha into a lush, family-focused enclave at Banasree Main Road. Four refined towers rise ground plus sixteen floors, offering three- and four-bedroom residences that balance generous proportions with breezy tropical design. About three hundred apartments range from approximately one thousand five hundred ninety-two to two thousand three hundred six square feet, each planned as a bright, cross-ventilated sanctuary for modern living.

Buying property is a high-stakes decision. While the real estate sector in Bangladesh has grown, so have risks like fraudulent documentation, unauthorised construction, and hidden charges. To protect your investment, ask these five questions before signing any agreement.

People usually dream of having a fantastic living house, and most of their thinking is centred on building a concrete house. Residents from Munshiganj think otherwise. Wooden homes remain immensely popular among dwellers of the district, and their popularity is growing among many districts nowadays.

As Bangladesh grapples with a rising tide of cancer cases, the dual challenges of affordability and late-stage diagnosis remain significant hurdles. In this insightful Q&A, Professor Dr Md. Mofazzel Hossain (Lt. Col. Retd), Chief Consultant of Medical Oncology at BRB Hospitals Limited, explores the shifting landscape of oncology in the country.

As World Cancer Day 2026 underscores the theme “United by Unique”, attention is turning to how cancer care systems respond to a simple truth: no two patients experience the disease in the same way.

Cancer incidence in Bangladesh is rising and may more than double by 2050 if preventive measures are not strengthened.

National Cancer Statistics, 2022

In Bangladesh, the reality for thousands of families is the overwhelming physical, emotional, and financial burden of a cancer diagnosis.

Bangladesh is currently at a critical crossroads in its fight against cancer. According to IARC–GLOBOCAN 2022 estimates, the nation faces approximately 167,256 new cancer cases and 116,598 deaths annually.

With a population of about 167.9 million, Bangladesh recorded 167,256 new cancer cases and 116,598 cancer deaths.

For over 50 years, Hanif Pappu hasn’t just been painting; he has been breathing life into the very soul of Bangladesh’s street culture.

The country’s economic transformation is driven by growth in power generation and distribution.

Building a home requires more than just hiring a contractor. Landowners need to monitor these things for ensuring the safety and longevity of their investment.

Bangladesh occupies a unique but challenging geographical position.

We live in a country where frequent load shedding is a daily reality.

On 22 January, a 40-year-old man was standing beside a tea stall in Gulshan when a steel rod reportedly fell from an under-construction building and killed him.