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Cooling threads, cultural roots: Sharis for a softer summer

To elevate your summer wardrobe, The Business Standard spoke with three brands that are redefining shari style with breathable fabrics, season-friendly designs

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The voice of possibility: How Verbex.ai is giving AI a Bangladeshi accent

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The Big Picture

Why can’t India and Pakistan make peace?

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The Big Picture

What will be the fallout of an India-Pakistan nuclear war?

There were a lot more special cars in the halls such as the McLaren Artura, Lexus LC500, 68’ Mustang and the MK4 Supra which, even the petrolheads don't get to spot often. PHOTO: Arfin Kazi

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From GTRs to V12 royalty: Looking back at Curated Cars by Rahimoto and C&C

The lion’s share of the health budget still goes toward non-development or operational expenditures, leaving little for infrastructure or innovation. Photo: TBS

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Healthcare reform proposals sound promising. But what about financing?

Dhaka Power Distribution Company (DPDC) officials excavate a road in the city’s Kallyanpur area. The photo was taken on 3 May 2025. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain

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Dig, delay, repeat: Dhaka’s endless cycle of roadwork

With upgraded suspension and enhanced soundproofing to executive lounge rear seats and bespoke trim, the Maybach EQS differs significantly from the standard Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV launched last year. PHOTO: Akif Hamid

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Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 debuts in Bangladesh

How South Asia is blowing against the wind of regional cooperation

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How South Asia is blowing against the wind of regional cooperation

Everyone, from kids to adults, took the opportunity to take a photo with this special MG that was launched to mark the 100th anniversary of the automaker. PHOTO: Akif Hamid

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Top 5 Cars from the 2025 Dhaka Motor Show

Since December 2024, a total of 878 women have joined the dry fish initiative, working under four cooperatives divided into 64 groups. Photo: Courtesy

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

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Brands

Sole survivors: The best products to keep your shoes fresh and flawless

Palestinian medical students (from left) Nassrallah, Abdallah, Samer, and Shukri in Barishal. Abdallah has completed his internship while the rest will complete it in March 2026. Photo: TBS

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Palestinian medical students in Bangladesh: ‘Want to return and serve our people, but there’s no way home’