With over three decades of experience financing Bangladesh’s core industries, Faisal Rahman steps into the role of CEO at Prime Bank. He speaks on striking the perfect balance between tech-driven growth and risk discipline, explaining why institutional resilience is the asset that matters most in a changing economy.
BY Tarin Fatema
Fabric, Lost Fortune
Bangladesh’s garment scraps could cut import bills, create green jobs and strengthen export competitiveness — but only if jhut moves from opaque scrap trade to traceable industrial feedstock
Great Bag Debate
Aarong’s BYOB initiative as a case study in loss aversion and habit change
Waste Into Wealth: Bangladesh Enters the Carbon Market Era
Bangladesh is aiming to unlock a powerful new engine for economic growth by rolling out its nascent carbon economy framework, a move that holds the potential to convert environmental compliance into tradable wealth and attract global investment.
Buildings, Grey Cities
Bangladesh has proved it can build world-class green factories. The harder question is why the same logic has not reshaped the buildings where people live, work, study and seek healthcare.
Fabric, Lost Fortune
Bangladesh’s garment scraps could cut import bills, create green jobs and strengthen export competitiveness — but only if jhut moves from opaque scrap trade to traceable industrial feedstock
Great Bag Debate
Aarong’s BYOB initiative as a case study in loss aversion and habit change
Waste Into Wealth: Bangladesh Enters the Carbon Market Era
Bangladesh is aiming to unlock a powerful new engine for economic growth by rolling out its nascent carbon economy framework, a move that holds the potential to convert environmental compliance into tradable wealth and attract global investment.
Buildings, Grey Cities
Bangladesh has proved it can build world-class green factories. The harder question is why the same logic has not reshaped the buildings where people live, work, study and seek healthcare.
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With over three decades of experience financing Bangladesh’s core industries, Faisal Rahman steps into the role of CEO at Prime Bank. He speaks on striking the perfect balance between tech-driven growth and risk discipline, explaining why institutional resilience is the asset that matters most in a changing economy.
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Fabric, Lost Fortune
Bangladesh’s garment scraps could cut import bills, create green jobs and strengthen export competitiveness — but only if jhut moves from opaque scrap trade to traceable industrial feedstock
Great Bag Debate
Aarong’s BYOB initiative as a case study in loss aversion and habit change
Waste Into Wealth: Bangladesh Enters the Carbon Market Era
Bangladesh is aiming to unlock a powerful new engine for economic growth by rolling out its nascent carbon economy framework, a move that holds the potential to convert environmental compliance into tradable wealth and attract global investment.
Buildings, Grey Cities
Bangladesh has proved it can build world-class green factories. The harder question is why the same logic has not reshaped the buildings where people live, work, study and seek healthcare.
Fabric, Lost Fortune
Bangladesh’s garment scraps could cut import bills, create green jobs and strengthen export competitiveness — but only if jhut moves from opaque scrap trade to traceable industrial feedstock
Great Bag Debate
Aarong’s BYOB initiative as a case study in loss aversion and habit change
Waste Into Wealth: Bangladesh Enters the Carbon Market Era
Bangladesh is aiming to unlock a powerful new engine for economic growth by rolling out its nascent carbon economy framework, a move that holds the potential to convert environmental compliance into tradable wealth and attract global investment.
Buildings, Grey Cities
Bangladesh has proved it can build world-class green factories. The harder question is why the same logic has not reshaped the buildings where people live, work, study and seek healthcare.
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Dr. Mohammad Sujauddin, an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Environmental Science and Management at North South University and an expert in Industrial Ecology, brings a fresh perspective to the intersection of research and sustainability in Bangladesh. With a PhD in Systems Innovation from The University of Tokyo, he is passionately driving efforts to enhance resource efficiency and decouple industrial impacts in Bangladesh, aiming for a sustainable future.
BY Afia Anjoom
Rubaiya Ahmad of Obhoyaronno asks activists to educate themselves, seek expert insights, and lead their animal welfare efforts with science and facts rather than feelings.
BY Tarin Fatema
Using microalgae to turn carbon dioxide into oxygen, Liquid Trees bring hope for cleaner air in Dhaka’s most crowded spaces.
BY Dipto Mesbah
Bangladesh’s workers fuel global supply chains, yet much of the value flows beyond its borders
BY Shumona Sharmin Sharna
The country has world-class banks and no shortage of foreign investors willing to fund them. What stands between the two is not the numbers. It is the absence of credible information and a regulator willing to reward patience.
BY Sajid Amit
As LNG locks Bangladesh into costly long-term dependencies, solar energy emerges not as an environmental choice, but as a strategic imperative for economic resilience.
BY Musharrat Abir
Sabbir Ahmed, Country Manager of Visa Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan, offers insights into Bangladesh’s digital payments journey, highlighting emerging trends, structural challenges, and the gradual move toward a cash-light ecosystem.
BY Dipto Mesbah
Women-led NGOs across Bangladesh are working on gender rights, labour protection, violence prevention, and economic inclusion, shaping development efforts at the community and national levels.
BY Tanvir AlamDr. Mohammad Sujauddin, an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Environmental Science and Management at North South University and an expert in Industrial Ecology, brings a fresh perspective to the intersection of research and sustainability in Bangladesh. With a PhD in Systems Innovation from The University of Tokyo, he is passionately driving efforts to enhance resource efficiency and decouple industrial impacts in Bangladesh, aiming for a sustainable future.
BY Afia AnjoomRubaiya Ahmad of Obhoyaronno asks activists to educate themselves, seek expert insights, and lead their animal welfare efforts with science and facts rather than feelings.
BY Tarin FatemaUsing microalgae to turn carbon dioxide into oxygen, Liquid Trees bring hope for cleaner air in Dhaka’s most crowded spaces.
BY Dipto MesbahBangladesh’s workers fuel global supply chains, yet much of the value flows beyond its borders
BY Shumona Sharmin SharnaThe country has world-class banks and no shortage of foreign investors willing to fund them. What stands between the two is not the numbers. It is the absence of credible information and a regulator willing to reward patience.
BY Sajid AmitAs LNG locks Bangladesh into costly long-term dependencies, solar energy emerges not as an environmental choice, but as a strategic imperative for economic resilience.
BY Musharrat AbirSabbir Ahmed, Country Manager of Visa Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan, offers insights into Bangladesh’s digital payments journey, highlighting emerging trends, structural challenges, and the gradual move toward a cash-light ecosystem.
BY Dipto MesbahWomen-led NGOs across Bangladesh are working on gender rights, labour protection, violence prevention, and economic inclusion, shaping development efforts at the community and national levels.
BY Tanvir Alam
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INTERVIEWS
Here to Equality
A discussion on the themes of International Women’s Day 2025 - ‘Accelerate Action’ and ‘For all women and girls: rights, equality, and empowerment’ - with Khushi Kabir, a social activist, feminist, environmentalist, and the secretary of Nijera Kori.
Economics of Ramadan
Wasiqur Rahman Khan, Professor and Chairperson of the Department of Economics and Social Sciences at BRAC University, discusses price hikes during Ramadan. Professor Khan obtained a BSS (Hons.) and MSS degree in Economics from the University of Dhaka and a PhD in Economics from Indiana University, Bloomington, USA. His areas of interest include applied economics and experimental economics.
Looms, Global Dreams
Tamara Hasan Abed, Managing Director of BRAC’s social enterprises, explains how Aarong’s mission-driven model and the world’s largest craft store in Dhanmondi showcase sustainable fashion, ethical sourcing, and community empowerment.
The Wire
Abdullah Al Mamun, Head of Marketing and Business Development at Super Star Group, shares how the brand’s steadfast commitment to safety, innovation, and stakeholder empowerment is helping it stand out in Bangladesh’s competitive cable industry.
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The Business Of Building Tomorrow's Bangladesh
With over three decades of experience financing Bangladesh’s core industries, Faisal Rahma
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Here to Equality
A discussion on the themes of International Women’s Day 2025 - ‘Accelerate Action’ and ‘For all women and girls: rights, equality, and empowerment’ - with Khushi Kabir, a social activist, feminist, environmentalist, and the secretary of Nijera Kori.
BY Dipto Mesbah
The
Economics of Ramadan
Wasiqur Rahman Khan, Professor and Chairperson of the Department of Economics and Social Sciences at BRAC University, discusses price hikes during Ramadan. Professor Khan obtained a BSS (Hons.) and MSS degree in Economics from the University of Dhaka and a PhD in Economics from Indiana University, Bloomington, USA. His areas of interest include applied economics and experimental economics.
BY Dipto Mesbah
Local
Looms, Global Dreams
Tamara Hasan Abed, Managing Director of BRAC’s social enterprises, explains how Aarong’s mission-driven model and the world’s largest craft store in Dhanmondi showcase sustainable fashion, ethical sourcing, and community empowerment.
BY Dipto Mesbah
Beyond
The Wire
Abdullah Al Mamun, Head of Marketing and Business Development at Super Star Group, shares how the brand’s steadfast commitment to safety, innovation, and stakeholder empowerment is helping it stand out in Bangladesh’s competitive cable industry.
BY Dipto MesbahSEGMENTS
Features
Buildings, Grey Cities
Bangladesh has proved it can build world-class green factories. The harder question is why the same logic has not reshaped the buildings where people live, work, study and seek healthcare.
Great Bag Debate
Aarong’s BYOB initiative as a case study in loss aversion and habit change
Or Swim
At the 3rd National Youth Wellness Festival by The Flow Fest, held at BRAC University, nearly a thousand students from ten universities moved between dialogue, movement, and shared experience, quietly reimagining what well-being can look like in practice.
Cost of Convenience
As LNG locks Bangladesh into costly long-term dependencies, solar energy emerges not as an environmental choice, but as a strategic imperative for economic resilience.
Art of Unlearning
Early career experiences shape professional instincts, but in today’s multidisciplinary economy, knowing what to unlearn is critical to sustained career mobility.
with Vision, Broken by Reality
The One Laptop Per Child initiative promised to revolutionise education with low-cost technology, but poor planning, cultural missteps, and technical flaws turned ambition into a cautionary tale for ed-tech worldwide.
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Columns
Gen Zs and the Battle for the Ballot in Bangladesh
This report explores how Gen Z is reshaping Bangladesh’s electoral politics through digital engagement, redefining participation, influence, and campaign strategy.
WHY “I CAN’T GET NO SATISFACTION” NEVER GETS OLD
Identity Builders across every generation share the same desire for individuality, belonging, and self-expression. Successful brands connect with young consumers by understanding life stages, emotions, aspirations, and evolving cultural language.
INFOGRAPHICS
MINISO : Franchise the Fun
Discover how MINISO’s unique franchise model is opening doors for entrepreneurs across Bangladesh, combining effortless ownership with global brand strength. --- MINISO Group Holding Limited (NYSE: MNSO; HKEX: 9896) is a global lifestyle brand known for creating fun and engaging shopping experiences featuring popular intellectual property (IP) collections. A key factor behind MINISO’s success is its franchise model, FOCO (Franchise Owned, Company Operated) that offers entrepreneurs the opportunity to become a part of its growing network. Under FOCO, franchise partners only invest in a MINISO store, and the company handles all operational responsibilities. Partners benefit from MINISO’s world-class expertise, trending IP product launches, and trusted brand name, while enjoying a simple, hands-off ownership experience. The roadmap below shows how easily an investor can become a MINISO franchisee in Bangladesh.
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Fast Forward
Ep-03 | Dewan Sajid Afzal
Fast Forward
Ep-03 | Dewan Sajid Afzal
HR MOVES
Farha Naz Zaman Appointed as CMO At Grameenphone Ltd.
Farha Naz Zaman has been appointed as the new Chief Marketing Officer of Grameenphone Ltd. Previously, she served as Grameenphone’s Head of Marketing and brings over 18 years of experience in telecommunications and FMCG. She also served as the Head of Digital Marketing, the Head of Media & Operations, the Head of BTL & Consumer Engagement, and the Head of Premium Segments. Prior to joining Grameenphone, she was Head of Media & Digital at Unilever Bangladesh, where she redesigned marketing for more than 22 brands.
Masud Al Amin Rajib Appointed as CEO of AKIJ Light Engineering Ltd.
Masud Al Amin Rajib has been named AKIJ Light Engineering Limited's new Chief Executive Officer. He has a long history in business development and leadership, having held a number of high-profile roles, such as AGM-Distribution at PRAN-RFL Group, General Manager of Sales Development and Operations at Super Star Group Limited, Head of Distributions at NAVANA Group, and Business Head of the Bright Strategic Business Unit at SSG (Super Star Group).
Razibul Hasan Appointed as COO of Dekko Legacy Lifestyle Ltd.
Razibul Hasan has been appointed as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Dekko Legacy Lifestyle Ltd. (Qrius). He previously held the positions of Head of Corporate Sales, Project Head, and General Manager (Expansion - Franchise & Retail Operations) at Gemcon Food & Agricultural Products Ltd. (GFAPL) in Meena Bazar. Additionally, he has been in charge of business development at Bata and Shwapno. He is a successful leader with 18 years of experience in retail sales, franchise operations, and strategic business planning.
Gazi Mahfuzur Rahman Appointed as CEO of Unimart Limited
Gazi Mahfuzur Rahman has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of Unimart Limited. He was previously the CEO of the Building Material Division at Anwar Group of Industries, where he oversaw business development, innovation, and strategic planning for Ispat, Cement, and DuraRoof. His leadership experience includes key positions as Sales Director and Sales & Marketing Director at LafargeHolcim Bangladesh Limited, which fuelled revenue growth and market expansion.
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