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Sustainable agriculture
Agro
April 12, 2025
6 min read

From Field to Fork: How Fikra Agro Ensures Zero-Chemical Supply Chains

Our rigorous multi-stage testing process checks every shipment for pesticide residues, ensuring what reaches your table is as pure as nature intended.

Skincare products
Skincare
April 9, 2025
5 min

K-Beauty vs. Natural Botanicals: What Bangladeshi Skin Truly Needs

A deep-dive into the science behind trending skincare ingredients and why locally-adapted formulas are winning.

E-Commerce
E-Commerce
April 7, 2025
4 min

Why Mobile-First Shopping is Dominating Bangladesh's Digital Economy

Over 78% of online purchases in Bangladesh now happen on mobile. Here's how Fikra E-Commerce is built around that reality.

Sustainability
Sustainability
April 5, 2025
7 min

Our 2025 Sustainability Pledge: Zero Plastic Packaging Across All Divisions

Fikra Group's ambitious environmental roadmap — and the innovations making it possible ahead of schedule.

Business strategy
Business
April 2, 2025
5 min

Building Trust in a Low-Trust Market: Fikra's Brand Philosophy

How radical transparency and consistent quality transformed Fikra Group from a local startup to a nationally trusted name.

Fresh produce market
Agro
Mar 28, 2025
6 min

Seasonal Eating Guide: The Freshest Produce to Buy in Bangladesh Each Month

A month-by-month calendar of Bangladesh's freshest, most nutritious produce — and how to make the most of each season.

Innovation technology
Innovation
Mar 25, 2025
9 min

AI-Powered Freshness Tracking: The Tech Keeping Our Supply Chain Honest

A look inside the sensor-equipped cold chain and machine learning models that monitor every crate from farm to doorstep.

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Inside Fikra Agro: A Day in the Life of Our Organic Farm Network

28:45 · April 3, 2025 · 4.2k views
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Podcast
Podcast · Agro
Why Bangladesh's Soil is a Hidden Superpower
42 min · March 28, 2025
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Podcast · Business
Scaling an Honest Business in a Skeptical Market
35 min · March 14, 2025
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Podcast · Skincare
Clean Beauty: Myths, Facts and What Actually Works
51 min · March 1, 2025
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Podcast · Sustainability
The Future of Green Commerce in South Asia
38 min · Feb 18, 2025
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Meet the Team

The Voices Behind Fikra

Our writers are industry practitioners — not just journalists — bringing real-world expertise to every article.

Md. Rafiul Islam
Md. Rafiul Islam
Head of Agro Division

14 years in sustainable agriculture across Bangladesh and South Asia. Passionate about bridging the gap between farmers and urban consumers.

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Sara Khan
Sara Khan
Export-Import Specialist

Certified cosmetic chemist with deep expertise in Korean beauty imports and halal skincare formulation for South Asian skin types.

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Tanvir Hossain
Tanvir Hossain
E-Commerce Director

Built and scaled three e-commerce platforms in Bangladesh. Writes about digital retail strategy, consumer psychology, and supply chain optimization.

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The Nutritional Case for Eating Seasonal: A Guide for Bangladeshi Families

Seasonal produce isn't just cheaper — it's measurably more nutritious. We break down the science and share a practical shopping guide.

March 22, 2025
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Skincare ingredients
Skincare

Decoding the Ingredients List: 10 Chemicals to Avoid in Your Skincare

Not all ingredients are created equal. Our chemist breaks down the ten red-flag compounds most commonly found in cheap skincare products.

March 18, 2025
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Business

From Garage to Group: The Fikra Origin Story We've Never Told Before

The unfiltered story of how Fikra Group began with one market stall, one promise, and a stubborn refusal to cut corners.

March 12, 2025
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Innovation

How QR Code Traceability is Killing Counterfeit Products in Our Ecosystem

Every Fikra product now carries a unique QR code linking to its full origin story. Here's the technology that makes it possible.

March 5, 2025
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