The BBA Job Playbook
Bangladesh produces thousands of BBA graduates every year, and the first question many final-year students ask is simple: where do I start? The short answer is practical. Sales, marketing and finance remain the main entry lanes for business graduates.
23 November 2025, 18:00 PM
Which BBA Major Will Launch You?
On a humid Dhaka afternoon a final-year BBA class buzzed with more questions than coffee. One student loved numbers but feared missing fast-hiring roles. Another wanted creative work yet worried about steady pay. Choosing a major suddenly felt like picking a ladder rung that might decide the next five years.
23 November 2025, 18:00 PM
Unlocking the Clever Storage Space
Imagine entering a small apartment teeming with clutter and immediately thinking, “I require a concealed compartment to store all of this!” In today’s cities, space is at a premium, and every home feels cosier when smart furniture takes care of the chaos.
29 October 2025, 18:00 PM
Neighbourhood banter to barcode beeps
The vibrant pulse of Dhaka city beats to many rhythms, and among them is the perpetual debate over where to buy the day’s groceries.
29 October 2025, 18:00 PM
Protecting skin in Dhaka’s extreme climate
Dhaka’s residents now breathe some of the world’s most polluted air, with PM2.5 often in the “hazardous” range (AQI 150–200). Even outdoors before dawn, masks are advised.
28 October 2025, 18:00 PM
Solid Ground: Why Property Still Feels Safe
In Bangladesh’s economic landscape, property has maintained its appeal as a haven for investment. At a time when markets fluctuate and new assets emerge, many still prefer land and flats.
27 October 2025, 18:00 PM
Urban growth and real estate
Bangladesh’s major cities from Dhaka and Chattogram to Gazipur, Rajshahi, and Khulna are experiencing rapid expansion. Fueled by heavy infrastructure investment and a booming middle class, their skylines are rising as housing and mixed projects multiply.
27 October 2025, 18:00 PM
Building smart for a cooler Bangladesh
Carbon footprint is the total greenhouse gas emissions caused by an activity or sector. It is a key measure of environmental impact, especially under climate change.
25 October 2025, 18:00 PM
More than grades: The power of ECAs
English-medium schools in Bangladesh emphasize holistic development alongside academics.
25 October 2025, 18:00 PM
Why A-levels feel like the real boss battle
After months of hard work, many students breathe a sigh of relief when their O-Level exams are finally over. Mir Zayeem Abdullah from Vision Global School recalls feeling proud at first. But soon he realised that A-Level study was not just a repeat of O-Level. It turned out to be an entirely new challenge that demands real maturity and independent thinking.
25 October 2025, 18:00 PM
Inside the world’s most indulgent lounges
Planes take people from A to B. Lounges turn those trips into moments that matter. Picture a traveller stepping out of a noisy gate and into a softer room.
28 September 2025, 18:00 PM
Quiet comfort before takeoff
A friend once admitted he would spent years dreading Dhaka airport’s crowded gates, overpriced tea, and nowhere to sit without guarding the spot like treasure.
28 September 2025, 18:00 PM
Turning leather into lasting growth
Exports of leather, leather products and footwear earned about $1,145m in FY2024; by June FY2025 those exports stood near $1,039m
25 September 2025, 18:00 PM
From Dhaka circuits to aussie grids
In this interview with The Daily Star, Tajrian Akther, a Dhaka University graduate now working as an Electrical Commissioning specialist in BHP South Australia’s Copper mines, shares her story of breaking into global opportunities.
25 September 2025, 18:00 PM
How to turn your balcony into a beautiful oasis
Urban apartments can benefit from a little green space. Even a tiny balcony can become an outdoor oasis with the right touches.
25 September 2025, 18:00 PM
Starting Lines: Three Journeys in Design and Work
The skyline of tomorrow is not yet built. Its foundations are being laid not on construction sites, but in the bustling, late-night studios of our nation’s universities.
25 September 2025, 18:00 PM
Sealing the skies
In Dhaka’s rainy season, even a brand-new building can betray its owners. Picture a young family in Gulshan waking up to a steady drip from the ceiling after an evening storm.
25 September 2025, 18:00 PM
From global classrooms to local futures
Many Bangladeshi families view the decision to send their child overseas for higher education as both an act of hope and a step into the unknown.
14 September 2025, 18:00 PM
Rolling in dough, running on imports
Bangladesh’s wheat story involves both growth and risk. On the one hand, urbanisation and rising incomes have made flour-based foods part of daily life, turning the industry into a multi-million-tonne giant.
9 September 2025, 18:00 PM