This year's 10 most read stories

Over the past year, The Business Standard has consistently produced stories that captured global attention, becoming some of the most searched and widely read content on Google. In celebration of TBS Online's sixth anniversary, we take a look back at the top-performing reports of 2024-25.

Following are the top-performing stories:

Govt set to release Tk1,000, Tk50, Tk20 notes with new designs before Eid

The new notes will reflect themes such as the July uprising martyrs, youth, the Sundarbans, and various elements of Bangladesh's heritage and culture

Early cultivation, warm winter boost watermelon supply this Ramadan

Farmers are shifting cultivation time to align with Ramadan

Unity to overcome climate adversity: The women entrepreneurs of Char Montaz

Backed by a multi-donor climate resilience project, nearly 900 women in Char Montaz have launched a cooperative business, producing fish for both human consumption and agro-feeding, leading to multiple sources of income

Army updates contact numbers for people seeking help across Dhaka, surrounding districts

People have been advised to contact these numbers to report any suspicious activities or seek assistance

Why Pakistan can't use its F-16 jets against India

Whichever way the battle turns, it is expected that aerial power may play a key role

Dragon farming boosts Rajshahi's agro-based entrepreneurship

As a whole, the cash crop is being judged as lucrative because it can be cultivated round the year.

Moment of majesty: My first encounter with Bengal Tiger in Sundarban

For seven years, I ventured deeper into Sundarban, each time hoping to witness the tiger in all its glory

Army chief calls on CA Yunus, briefs on steps taken to ensure security, stability ahead of Eid

Chief Adviser Yunus praised the army's role and professionalism and provided necessary guidance for future activities

How women-led integrated farming strengthens coastal livelihoods

Their farm combines fish cultivation, paddy production and vegetable farming, ensuring both nutritional security and financial sustainability. By selling fish and vegetables, they earn nearly Tk1,00,000 annually

Rahat's exotic fish farm sparks hope for unemployed youth

Rahat was inspired by YouTube videos in 2018 when he was a 7th grader