Bangladesh’s Personal Data Protection Ordinance 2025: key takeaways
The law requires explicit consent for data collection and introduces strict rules
21 October 2025, 07:54 AM
Expanding WASH access through local innovation
The Daily Star (TDS): How have RFL’s low-cost sanitation innovations improved hygiene outcomes in rural communities, and what evidence supports these improvements?
12 October 2025, 12:41 PM
From seeds to sustainable food systems
The Daily Star (TDS): How do Lal Teer’s seed innovations contribute to better nutrition outcomes, and what evidence links these seeds to dietary improvements or food diversity at the household level?
28 September 2025, 08:21 AM
Expanding access to safe sanitation
The Daily Star (TDS): What strategies does LIXIL use to ensure WASH products reach even the most remote and vulnerable households?
20 September 2025, 19:17 PM
Arla focuses on youth talent, sustainability in Bangladesh
Global dairy giant Arla Foods plans to expand its operations in Bangladesh with a focus on affordable nutrition, local talent and long-term investment in the country’s dairy sector, according to Magnus Glennborn, vice-president and head of Southeast Asia at the company.
13 September 2025, 19:02 PM
Expanding financial access to empower small entrepreneurs
The Daily Start (TDS): How have NRBC’s financial products supported small entrepreneurs, particularly women and rural business owners, in accessing credit and building resilience?
13 September 2025, 18:29 PM
How to spot AI-edited photos
The dispute over a single frame reflects a broader challenge now gripping platforms worldwide: how to know if an image is real. Here are a few things to keep in mind on this matter.
31 August 2025, 08:23 AM
Menstrual dignity through markets: A safe path for underserved women
The Daily Star (TDS): How has Safepad’s innovation in reusable menstrual hygiene products improved health and dignity for women in remote and marginalised communities?
31 August 2025, 04:40 AM
New telecom policy aims to end syndicates, boost 5G, cheaper internet
Bangladesh’s telecom system, long criticised for inefficiency and corruption, is undergoing a major overhaul under the proposed ‘Telecom Network and Licensing Reform Policy 2025’.
7 July 2025, 17:32 PM
Who, how, and under what rules gets a firearm license?
A gun magazine was found in Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan's bag during a recent search at the airport.
1 July 2025, 08:34 AM
What this year’s budget means for the ICT sector
This fiscal plan allocates substantial resources to the ICT Division, Ministry of Science and Technology and other agencies tasked with developing digital infrastructure, nurturing tech talent and fostering start-ups.
2 June 2025, 17:13 PM
Rancon FC properties is transforming spaces into green wonders
The port city of Bangladesh, Chattogram is undergoing significant transformation in recent times due to the economic wellbeing of the country. However, this economic wellbeing must also coincide with sustainability so that better quality of life can be achieved.
21 May 2025, 18:00 PM
Realme 14 5G: A performance beast built for mobile gaming
We recently got our hands on the Realme 14 5G. But before we dive into the review, have a bit of patience for a nostalgic reminiscence.
20 May 2025, 04:34 AM
Shaping a generation
The Daily Star and HSBC Bank honoured high-achieving students of the O and A-Level examinations yesterday at the Bangladesh China Friendship Exhibition Center.
26 April 2025, 18:00 PM
The art of the fix: How luggage repairers save your travel companion
There is something comforting about that familiar zip, the reassuring click of a sturdy wheel rolling across a polished airport floor, the reassuring heft of your suitcase as you navigate new cities and distant horizons.
25 April 2025, 18:00 PM
A Bangladeshi scientist's visit to Antarctica
A researcher, Fairuz Ishraque spends 69 days in the icy continent
18 April 2025, 18:01 PM
Team Adamantine to fly Hong Kong in June to represent Bangladesh
Team Adamantine from Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) has recently secured first place in the ‘Business Case Competition 2025’ and will represent Bangladesh at the HSBC/HKU Asia Pacific Business Case Competition in Hong Kong this June.
16 April 2025, 02:36 AM
Postal workers to get e-bikes for smooth delivery services: Faiz Taiyeb
Bangladesh’s postal service is introducing a series of reforms aimed at improving delivery efficiency, including the allocation of electric bikes to postmen, according to Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb, Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser at the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunication and Information Technology.
13 April 2025, 11:49 AM
Investment Summit: Young entrepreneurs pitch businesses
The Youth Entrepreneurship Expo 2025 took place on April 9 as part of the ongoing Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025 at the InterContinental Hotel in Dhaka. The event spotlighted 30 youth-led ventures from across the country, offering a platform for entrepreneurs to present their innovations and business models to investors and industry observers.
9 April 2025, 15:56 PM
Users test out Starlink internet speed at Bangladesh Investment Summit
Starlink, the satellite-based internet service provider founded by Elon Musk, has begun its operations in Bangladesh with a trial service. Starlink is being showcased today on the third day of the Bangladesh Investment Summit, held at the InterContinental Hotel in Dhaka.
9 April 2025, 06:50 AM
Bangladesh signs MoU with NASA for space exploration
Bangladesh has become the 54th country to sign the Artemis Accords, an international space exploration agreement by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) of the United States of America. The signing ceremony was held on the sidelines of Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025 at the InterContinental Hotel Dhaka on April 8.
8 April 2025, 10:44 AM
Bangladesh has significant investment potential: experts
Bangladesh has significant potential for investment but poor infrastructure, lack of access to finance and regulatory hurdles in the country remain concerns, according to businesspeople at Bangladesh Startup Connect 2025.
7 April 2025, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh Bank announces Tk 800 crore equity fund for startups
Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan H. Mansur today announced two major funds to support the country’s startup ecosystem during the ongoing Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025.
7 April 2025, 09:41 AM
Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025 kicks off
Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025 has begun at Intercontinental Dhaka on April 7, 2025.
7 April 2025, 06:20 AM
US tariffs will not affect investments in Bangladesh: BIDA Chairman
The recently enacted decisions by the US government regarding tariffs will not affect the upcoming Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025, according to Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) Executive Chairman Ashik Chowdhury.
6 April 2025, 11:54 AM
What to expect at the Bangladesh Investment Summit
The Bangladesh Investment Summit, set to take place from April 7 to 10 at Hotel InterContinental Dhaka, aims to strengthen investment opportunities in the country.
26 March 2025, 05:28 AM
Starlink to demonstrate internet service at Bangladesh Investment Summit
Elon Musk’s satellite internet venture, Starlink, is set to conduct a demonstration of its services at the upcoming Bangladesh Investment Summit, scheduled to take place from April 7 to April 10 in Dhaka.
23 March 2025, 10:32 AM
Reform commission suggests modern tech core for police force
The Bangladesh Police Reform Commission, in its January 2025 report, has outlined a series of measures aimed at modernising the country's law enforcement framework.
20 March 2025, 18:13 PM