Through change and challenge, curiosity and reflection, The Business Standard has grown by paying attention, asking questions, and sharing stories that matter. Our top stories are more than a record of events, it is our journey of growth and learning throughout the years.

Experiencing joy but bracing for impact

As Bangladesh shared the joy of becoming U19 World Champions, little did the nation guess that an uncertain and unprecedented pandemic was waiting to overwhelm it.

Bangladesh prepares for lockdown | The fantastic five of the World Champions

Coming out of lockdown: A breath of fresh air | Landmark achievements

As Dhaka returned to its bustling self, TBS documented the delicate balance of hope, caution, and everyday life in a city learning to breathe again. Celebrating engineering brilliance, TBS reported on the Padma Bridge, a testament to vision, perseverance, and local expertise shaping the nation’s future.

Dhaka finds its choking life back | Padma Bridge is an engineering marvel of this century: Experts, engineers

Economic bounce back

From hard times to times of recollections, as Bangladesh sent record numbers of workers abroad, TBS highlighted both the triumphs and trials of a workforce striving for a better future.

Labour migration hits record 13 lakh in 2023

A hopeful ray of sunshine

From student voices rising to demands for justice, TBS captured the courage and determination that ignited a movement, chronicling the fight for dignity in the face of adversity.

‘Razakar’: The butterfly effect of a word

The nation at risk

When the ground shook and fear gripped the city, TBS stood by the people, reporting the tremors, the trauma, and the stories of resilience that define Dhaka.

Dhaka on edge: Panic all around after repeated earthquakes | How a Friday morning earthquake in Dhaka left people in trauma and how to deal with it