innovation

Why we need to learn from the Shenzhen innovation model

Shenzhen rose from a fishing village to a tech hub through market-driven innovation.
8 March 2025, 07:00 AM

How can Bangladesh realise its potential in innovation?

The GII 2024 provides a road map for Bangladesh's transition from small-scale innovation enhancements to becoming a regional innovation leader.
8 November 2024, 07:00 AM

Coco Chanel’s greatest inventions

Coco Chanel is an indomitable name in the world of fashion. Yet, the extent of her influence may surprise many, as numerous globally acclaimed fashion pieces stem from her original designs. Ranging from iconic handbags to timeless tweed coats, here's a comprehensive catalogue of Coco's innovative contributions to fashion.
15 February 2024, 09:35 AM

Power of innovation in modern business

Since the start of human civilization, our world has thrived on innovation. Innovation is an ever-evolving concept, constantly changing as new ideas take shape. It solves problems and drives progress, moving our world forward generation after generation.
6 August 2023, 18:00 PM

Without good teachers, any education reform agenda is futile

The solution to this problem lies in generating more opportunities for the employment of our graduates – at home and abroad.
25 December 2022, 12:00 PM

Excess innovation should worry a company

A balanced approach towards innovation is necessary to sustain a business in the long run
6 November 2022, 08:00 AM

‘Innovation, skills development a must for survival of SME startups’

The advancement in the ICT sector has changed the world a lot, so going for innovation and skills development are a must now for the survival of the startups in the SME sector, experts said today.
15 October 2022, 12:59 PM

The Thai village using poop to power homes

After successfully lighting up their homes with solar panels and stoves fueled by cow dung, the villagers are now clean energy crusaders in a gas-guzzling country that overwhelmingly relies on fossil fuels.
5 August 2016, 06:50 AM

Showcasing Young Inventors

On October 31, Fablab Dhaka hosted its first MakerMeet encouraging young innovators to showcase their creations and share ideas.
2 November 2015, 15:51 PM

Local Innovation for Local Problems

There is mounting evidence that sustainable solutions must have local support and local partners. Raising funds to import solutions from abroad addresses just one part of the challenge.
17 August 2015, 18:00 PM

Umbrellas have been flawed for the past 3,000 years! Now there is a new design!

To answer your rainy day woes, the KAZbrella is here. A modern and innovative take on the conventional umbrella design the KAZbrella closes inside out, is drip free and easy to use.
26 June 2015, 09:15 AM

Drones with wings!

Scientists have created a drone with flapping wings that can fold in and rebound following a mid-air collision
26 March 2015, 15:34 PM

Brain-controlled drone shown off

Technology that allows a drone to be piloted from the ground using only a person's brainwaves is demonstrated in Portugal
25 February 2015, 06:33 AM