Dhaka’s waste is not a burden, it’s a resource
Everyday nearly 7000 tonnes of waste is generated in Dhaka city. But only a little of the waste is being recycled or reused. The rest ends up in drains, burning in open air or piling…
Hithium launches operations in Bangladesh to power clean energy
Xiamen HiTHIUM Energy Storage Technology Co., Ltd has opened a new office in Mohakhali DOHS, Dhaka, marking its entry into Bangladesh. Founded in China, HiTHIUM specialises in grid-scale ESS, with more than 70 GWh of…
No superpower lasts forever
There is no denying that the US has had unfettered control over major countries of the world for several of the past decades. Washington called the shots when it came to major decisions related to…
From five weak banks to one giant. Can size cure the sickness?
Fahmida Khatun(L), executive director of the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), Anis A Khan(C), former chairman of the Association of Bankers, Bangladesh (ABB), M Masrur Reaz(R), chairman of Policy Exchange Bangladesh. Collage: TBS Highlight: If…
Bangladesh tops Asia’s bad loan charts
Bangladesh now has the highest non-performing loan (NPL) ratio in Asia, with defaults surging to 20.2 percent of total loans in 2024, according to a new Asian Development Bank report. The $20.27 billion stock of distressed assets…
Bangladesh Becomes LNG’s Hottest Story
Bangladesh’s turn to LNG began in 2018, after severe gas shortages in 2017–18 disrupted power generation and industry. Qatar was first to step in with the inaugural cargo, opening the door to a broader import program. From…
World’s first nature-inclusive 30 MW floating wind farm launched in France
Awind energy company has completed offshore turbine installation of the first floating wind project. Ocean Winds’ new project in Occitanie, France, is a significant milestone for the global floating wind industry, demonstrating technology readiness, regional…
Solar enters a new era — This flexible cell turns almost any surface into power
It is true that solar power seems to be entering a whole new era and more so because we are moving towards the time of flexible solar technology. Flexible solar cells are able to adapt…
South Korea turns to Bangladesh, Southwest Asia in bid to cut reliance on US, China
South Korea is stepping up efforts to expand trade with Southwest Asia, targeting Bangladesh as a key partner, as Seoul seeks to reduce its heavy reliance on the United States and China, its top trade…
Bangladesh gains big in US apparel market as China loses ground
Bangladesh’s apparel exports to the United States jumped 21.66% year-on-year in the first seven months of 2025, consolidating the country’s position as one of the fastest-growing suppliers to the world’s largest clothing market. Between January…