Five names in Bangladesh’s sustainable fashion space that you need to know

In the Western world, rarely are the words ‘sustainability’ and ‘Bangladesh’ mentioned in the same sentence. While the memory of the tragic Rana Plaza disaster, which claimed the lives of 1,134 people, is still vivid, there are limited opportunities for local designers, with the tag of ‘Made in Bangladesh’ often linked with factory-made clothing, rather […]

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SOLshare: How a Bangladeshi Startup is Powering a Revolution in Rural Energy Access

In the far-flung off-grid communities of rural Bangladesh, where conventional electricity has long failed to reach, a quiet revolution is taking place—fueled not by fossil fuels, but by innovation, inclusion, and a bold vision of energy democracy. At the center of this transformation stands SOLshare, a Bangladeshi startup redefining how energy is generated, shared, and […]

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How Southeast Asia can seize the renewable energy opportunity

Southeast Asia needs to scale-up its renewables. IEEFA’s Grant Hauber explains how the region can unlock investment and cut volatility Southeast Asia stands at a crossroads in its energy transition. Rapid economic growth, volatile fossil fuel markets and intensifying climate risks are pushing governments to rethink their energy strategies. Rising trade tensions between China and […]

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