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Md Nurul Afser, Deputy Managing Director, Electro Mart Group. Sketch: TBS

Stay Cool. Save Energy. Live Better: Smarter, energy-efficient cooling built for Bangladesh

As electricity costs rise and climate conditions intensify, Gree is rethinking air conditioning with smarter, more efficient technology. From AI-driven cooling to durable, low-maintenance systems,...

Stakeholders and policy experts unveil a case study report, “Scaling What Works: Lessons on Green Energy Transition from Bangladesh’s RMG Sector,” at a multi-stakeholder dialogue held at a city hotel on 31 March. The event, titled “Fostering Renewable Energy Transition & Decarbonisation in Bangladesh RMG: Expectations for the New Government,” was jointly organised by The Business Standard, Ethical Trading Initiative Bangladesh, and Worker-led Climate Action Network. The research is a joint initiative of Ethical Trading Initiative Bangladesh and BRAC University. PHOTO: Mehedi Hasan/TBS

Powering the Future: Bangladesh Must Fast-Track Renewable Energy Transition

Experts participate in a roundtable titled “Gender-Sensetive Agendas in Politics” held at The Business Standard conference room in Dhaka’s Eskaton on 5 February 2026. Photo: Mehedi Hasan

Gender-sensitive agendas and political representation in Bangladesh's electoral politics

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Gastroenterologist explains why ‘a banana a day keeps your gut happy and your doctor away'

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Protecting climate-vulnerable: How microloans and microinsurance can build systemic disaster resilience

In Rajshahi, dumping untreated waste into rivers contaminates farmland, undermining agriculture. Photo: TBS

Why is Rajshahi city losing its clean, green, healthy image fast?

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Investing in human capital to reduce inequality in opportunity 

Mamun Rashid, Chairman at Financial Excellence Ltd. Sketch: TBS

Contractionary monetary policy failing to curb inflation?

Dr KAS Murshid, former director general, Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS). Sketch: TBS

Elections and economic revival: Why Bangladesh needs more than a democratic moment

Sadiq Ahmed, Vice Chairperson, Policy Research Institute of Bangladesh. Sketch: TBS

Key policy priorities for the next government

Dr Shahdeen Malik, Constitution Expert. Sketch: TBS

What kind of parliament do we really want?

Dr Anisuzzaman Chowdhury, Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser. Sketch: TBS

Bangladesh must learn to say 'no' to supply-driven, lender-pushed projects

Ashna Huq, director at Incredible Fashions Ltd (IFL). Sketch: TBS

Better water management delivers efficiency, worker welfare and brand confidence