Md Abu Talha Sarker

73 years on, New Market still a shoppers’ haven. Here’s why

Affordability, trust, and tradition bind generations of customers to New Market

1m ago

How wheat fuels a Tk 16,000cr Industry

Bangladesh’s appetite for wheat has grown steadily over the past decade, driven by shifting dietary preferences, expanding urban lifestyles, health concerns, and comparatively lower global prices.

1m ago

The life cycles of household brands

For many, these products are inseparable from personal memory

2m ago

How couriers are powering e-commerce, everyday life

Around 700 private couriers form the country’s logistics backbone from cities to villages

4m ago

Leather legacy fades

Poor preservation, unfair pricing and failure to meet global standards cripple rawhide trade

4m ago

Food, Fast: Behind delivery boom lies a workforce without rights or recognition

Thousands of young Bangladeshis from rural, low-income backgrounds are entering the gig economy to sustain their education

5m ago

Bangladesh draws growing attention of foreign investors

Says Uber official in an interview with The Daily Star

6m ago

How Eid moves money in the economy

As the fasting month of Ramadan draws to a close, the festive spirit is evident not just in growing contributions to charitable causes and a surge in remittances but also the infectious energy among everyday people on the streets.

7m ago
October 4, 2025
October 4, 2025

73 years on, New Market still a shoppers’ haven. Here’s why

Affordability, trust, and tradition bind generations of customers to New Market

September 10, 2025
September 10, 2025

How wheat fuels a Tk 16,000cr Industry

Bangladesh’s appetite for wheat has grown steadily over the past decade, driven by shifting dietary preferences, expanding urban lifestyles, health concerns, and comparatively lower global prices.

August 23, 2025
August 23, 2025

The life cycles of household brands

For many, these products are inseparable from personal memory

July 5, 2025
July 5, 2025

How couriers are powering e-commerce, everyday life

Around 700 private couriers form the country’s logistics backbone from cities to villages

June 21, 2025
June 21, 2025

Leather legacy fades

Poor preservation, unfair pricing and failure to meet global standards cripple rawhide trade

May 24, 2025
May 24, 2025

Food, Fast: Behind delivery boom lies a workforce without rights or recognition

Thousands of young Bangladeshis from rural, low-income backgrounds are entering the gig economy to sustain their education

April 22, 2025
April 22, 2025

Bangladesh draws growing attention of foreign investors

Says Uber official in an interview with The Daily Star

March 29, 2025
March 29, 2025

How Eid moves money in the economy

As the fasting month of Ramadan draws to a close, the festive spirit is evident not just in growing contributions to charitable causes and a surge in remittances but also the infectious energy among everyday people on the streets.

March 1, 2025
March 1, 2025

The Changing Face of Khilgaon

With its growing population of students, young professionals, and families, Khilgaon has become a center of commerce, education, and entertainment

February 1, 2025
February 1, 2025

Bees & bucks: Beekeeping boosts rural incomes

From December to February, mustard fields across Bangladesh become buzzing ecosystems as bees, both wild and domesticated, diligently go from flower to flower in search of their most precious commodity: nectar.