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Munira Fidai

Are we raising a generation that doesn’t read?

Perspective / Are we raising a generation that doesn’t read?

12 September 2026
Excessive smartphone exposure weakens children’s reading comprehension and literacy scores, warning educators like Maria Mahmud and Mir Adiba Awlad. Parents can boost academic success by delaying phone ownership and inspiring early book discovery.
12 September 2026
Adult phone addiction A problem we often overlook

Adult phone addiction: A problem we often overlook

3 September 2026
Expose parental phone addiction as UK research reveals adults miss vital family moments due to mindless scrolling. Children feel unseen by distracted guardians, highlighting how intentional presence builds confidence and restores childhood connections.
3 September 2026
Why parents should think twice before giving kids smartphones

Why parents should think twice before giving kids smartphones

30 August 2026
Protect adolescent mental health by understanding how early smartphone access links to depression, obesity, and sleep deprivation in United States research studies, empowering parents to enforce dedicated oversight and meaningful offline connections daily.
30 August 2026
The foods that may help your body fight inflammation

The foods that may help your body fight inflammation

8 August 2026
Lower chronic inflammation naturally by choosing Mediterranean, DASH, or MIND dietary patterns packed with high-fibre whole foods, vibrant fruits, and avocados. Smart nutrient pairings nourish gut microflora, reducing C-reactive protein to protect long-term health.
8 August 2026
Mustafa Monwar's passing ends a golden chapter of Bangladeshi childhood

#Perspective / Mustafa Monwar's passing ends a golden chapter of Bangladeshi childhood

30 June 2026
Honoring the legendary "Puppet Man" Mustafa Monwar, Bangladesh mourns the iconic artist behind BTV’s beloved show Moner Kotha. His timeless puppetry united generations, leaving an enduring cultural legacy of profound nostalgia, simple joy, and artistic inspiration.
30 June 2026
The harmful truth about shaming new mothers

The harmful truth about shaming new mothers

9 June 2026
From C-sections to formula feeding, new mothers in Bangladesh face intense societal judgment. Here is how we can break the cycle of toxic motherhood shaming.
9 June 2026
Modern parenting on sick days looks very different today

Remote work and telemedicine are changing modern parenting forever

7 June 2026
Empower modern parents juggling career demands and childcare by utilizing remote work, office shared drives, and convenient telemedicine services. These digital tools ensure professional productivity while allowing caregivers to actively support their ailing children guilt-free.
7 June 2026
How to protect children from Dhaka’s scorching summer heat

How to protect children from Dhaka’s scorching summer heat

14 May 2026
Summer heat in Bangladesh is reaching dangerous levels. Learn essential tips to keep your children hydrated, safe, and healthy during the peak heat hours.
14 May 2026
Be it ethnic wear or western summer dress, the fashion trend this season is dominated by the colour white.

White staples for summer

Although the colour is versatile and serves as the most beautiful backdrop to any shade on the spectrum, one style that is currently topping the fashion charts is the combination of white on white.
23 May 2022
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4 Ways to Match High Heels with your Clothes

Done quite chunky, block heels are the perfect transition back to the mighty heel. An ultimate marriage of comfort, class and sheer wearability, chunky clogs are in this season although they can be a little tricky to pair.
9 May 2022
Instead of gifts and selfies this Mother's Day, let's resolve problems that surround our mothers.

Happy Mom Beats Perfect Mom Any Day

Today is Mother’s Day and as we scramble to buy last minute gifts for all the mother figures in our lives, let us pause and ask ourselves frankly — at a time when postpartum depression is at its peak, workplaces are especially unforgiving to women who have just given birth, and the immediate family scene is replete with taunts about being a “good mother”, is an engraved pendant or a spa session enough to make mothers happy?
8 May 2022
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Gilded Glamour

After a hiatus enforced by the pandemic, the Met Gala 2022 saw celebrities come back to the MMA enveloped in trains, statement jewellery and headpieces of their own interpretation of gilded glamour.
7 May 2022
Many factors contribute to sleeping disorders during Ramadan besides just routine.

Sleep pattern adjustment during Ramadan

Where Ramadan is a time to get closer to our religion through abstinence and discipline, more often than not, sleep and routine disruptions cause crankiness and low productivity levels during fasting.
27 April 2022
Keeping your eye out for red flags helps avoiding scams in online shopping.

The risks of online shopping

As the online market sees an unprecedented boom, cunning sellers behind keyboards have also increased in number and might, making this love affair a fickle and dubious one.
27 April 2022
A sharp drop in the blood sugar of a diabetic person can cause hypoglycaemia, which is why they must be cleared by their doctors before choosing to fast during Ramadan.

Ramadan and Diabetes: Everything to know while fasting

Diabetes can really bring one down to their knees especially during Ramadan by causing their blood sugar levels drop, making one feel more fatigued and weaker.
26 April 2022
Fasting is not directly associated with migraine, but if fasting includes triggers like exhaustion, then a migraine attack is imminent

Managing migraines during Ramadan

Migraines are headaches, typically on one side of the head, and often of a pulsating quality, lasting anywhere between 4-72 hours at a stretch.
25 April 2022
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Eid Collection by Friendship — Colours of the Char

The first slow and sustainable fashion brand of the country, Friendship — Colours of the Char celebrates weaver’s art in a world that is running on fast, throw-away fashion spun on automated machines. Their new collection is in gorgeous block prints, muted and vibrant colours and the most alluring combination of hues that promises coolness, comfort, unbeatable style and so much more.
21 April 2022
How to wear a teep

4 ways to wear a teep in style

Originating as a mere red dot on the forehead, a teep lends that extra oomph to a face by adding a touch of tradition to the overall look.
4 April 2022
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5 years of The White Canary Café: A local success story

In half a decade, The White Canary has won the hearts of numerous brunch and coffee lovers with its fresh, light all-day brunch menu and quality offerings.
21 March 2022
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Women in business and the challenges they face

Female entrepreneurs have a crucial role to play in increasing household incomes, producing jobs, generating wealth and reducing poverty directly in an economy. The social benefits of female entrepreneurship are also immense.
6 March 2022
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The power of female friendships

 Truth be told, humans are social animals, and all social animals need a pack — to work with, to bond with, and to lift each other up.
28 February 2022
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Trendy crockery by Akij Tableware

A home that truly cares about its aesthetic appeal will pay as much attention to its paintings in the living room as it will to something mundane like its doorknobs.
14 February 2022
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Opening up the world of beauty to transgenders

Namira Huq Badhon, previously known for her incredible success as a dress and jewellery designer, talks about her aspirations of working with transgenders ever since she was a child herself.
8 February 2022
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The Mesmerising Beauty of Spring: A conversation on flowers

In Bengal, there is a flower for every season. From serving as offerings at the altar of deities while the priest chants shloks for pujas, to styling a beautiful bride on her wedding day, to simply using them to decorate households on opportune occasions — there is a flower befitting every occasion!
7 February 2022
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The return of jumpsuits

The epitome of humble beginnings, the jumpsuit was literally a one-piece worn by parachuters to jump from planes, earning it its name. Created in 1919 as a functional garment, it never really took off in the world of fashion until the 1960s when it appeared to have gone through quite the metamorphosis.
31 January 2022
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Mahia Ninan Poushee and her formal attire

Mahia Ninan Poushee, a young, effervescent fashion designer of 26 talks about how she stumbled onto fashion and where she plans to take it next.
31 January 2022
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Handbag trends

Winter is all about fashion and looking your best and it’s no wonder why. While summer and fall make for great backdrops and have their own share of fan followings,
10 January 2022
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A style guide to wearing the season’s hottest accessories

We do not get snow, we do not get near freezing temperatures and thus, looking all bundled up and snug and stylish is next to impossible without it looking a teensy bit of overkill.
30 December 2021

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