Tangail taant: A classic saree for every weekday

7 September 2026 Fashion & Beauty
Transform your daily wardrobe by styling breathable Tangail sarees for modern Dhaka commutes. By pairing lightweight Bangladeshi cotton with blazers, shirts, or comfortable blouses, women easily embrace UNESCO-recognized heritage wear as practical, versatile everyday fashion.

A day trip from Dhaka: 5 places to discover in Munshiganj

Explore historic Bikrampur heritage through Munshiganj's ancient treasures, including Idrakpur Fort, Sultanate-era Baba Adam's Mosque, Mughal Bridge, Sonarang Twin Temples, and Nateshwar Buddhist Bihar. Discover centuries of Bengal history, architecture, and forgotten legends today.
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What to eat when you have dengue: Three stages of recovery

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Rebuild health during Dengue infection by drinking electrolyte-rich coconut water and transitioning to nutrient-dense foods like khichuri, spinach, and papaya leaves, boosting platelet counts and restoring vital energy naturally.

The untold stories of bagh bidhobas, tiger widows of the Sunderbans

In Shyamnagar, tiger widows known as bagh bidhobas face severe social isolation, poverty, and cultural stigma after losing their husbands in the Sundarbans forest, revealing deep trauma, economic hardship, and systemic abandonment across coastal communities.
14 September 2026

In conversation with Gobinda Basak: A life woven in crafts

Preserve Bangladesh's rich heritage in Tangail by supporting handloom weavers like Gobinda Basak, who struggle against modern power looms, surging yarn costs, and digital market disconnects while reinventing classic sarees into modern fashion.
14 September 2026

Meet Purna, the new generation’s keeper of Old Dhaka

Maliha Masharat Hossain Purna brings old Dhaka heritage to life for Generation Z through cinematic Instagram reels. Recreating vintage fashion and documenting historic spaces, her creative storytelling inspires youth to embrace authentic Bangladeshi culture.
13 September 2026

Weavers and the human cost of Tangail tant

Struggling Tangail saree handloom artisans in Pathrail face rising material costs, market delays, and heavy mahajan debts. Sustainable credit access and yarn support are essential to preserve Bangladesh’s vital cultural weaving heritage for future generations.
13 September 2026

Visiting Falkland Islands: Where Penguins Roam Free

Navigate remote South Atlantic landscapes aboard an expedition cruise from Ushuaia to the Falkland Islands. Discover Stanley’s iconic British heritage, explore Saunders Island, and encounter thriving colonies of wild Magellanic and King penguins.
13 September 2026

Why are we so afraid of being disliked?

Break free from validation traps by practicing boundaries and honest self-reflection. Ditch social media approval pressure to cultivate authentic self-worth, align choices with personal values, and build lasting confidence through intentional, meaningful living.
12 September 2026

Are we raising a generation that doesn’t read?

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

World Suicide Prevention Month: Supporting a friend’s mental health

Recognize changing routines and social withdrawal during World Suicide Prevention Month, as Monobikash Foundation psychotherapist Abdul Hamid urges loved ones to ask direct questions, offer empathetic listening, break secrecy, and connect friends with professional care.
10 September 2026

How have we time-travelled to the 1980s?

Generative AI nostalgia trends allow social media users across Instagram and TikTok to transform modern portraits into romanticized 1980s retro photos, though blending virtual time travel with severe data privacy risks and massive environmental energy costs.
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China put scientists on billboards. Why can’t we?

Transforming public billboards into vibrant scientific tributes across China, like displays honoring Qian Xuesen and Yuan Longping, inspires Bangladesh to redefine local heroism in Dhaka, elevating STEM pioneers and visionary researchers as cultural role models.
10 September 2026

British Museum exhibition puts female Samurai in the spotlight

A British Museum exhibition reveals that women comprised roughly half of Japan's elite samurai class, challenging traditional gender stereotypes and proving that human capability, leadership, and skill have always transcended rigid historical boundaries.
10 September 2026

Fitting a family into the new travel quota. Is $18000 enough?

Navigate family gift requests in Dhaka with ease as Bangladesh Bank increases the annual foreign exchange travel entitlement to $18,000. Treat yourself to high-end luxuries like an iPhone Pro without ruining your holiday budget.
8 September 2026

When phones were fun, and why folding screens want that back

Rediscover mobile nostalgia as retro flip phones like the Motorola Razr inspire Gen Z's foldable tech craze, blending classic personality, sleek designs, and cutting-edge smartphone innovation for today's tech-savvy consumers.
8 September 2026

Everything has a class system, except load shedding

Dhaka load shedding exposes stark urban inequality as daily power outages disrupt small businesses like Kalam's shop, test family patience, and reveal how unpredictable electricity cuts disrupt modern life, productivity, and essential daily survival routines.
8 September 2026

What to eat when you have dengue: Three stages of recovery

Rebuild health during Dengue infection by drinking electrolyte-rich coconut water and transitioning to nutrient-dense foods like khichuri, spinach, and papaya leaves, boosting platelet counts and restoring vital energy naturally.
8 September 2026

Why we still get excited about a new iPhone

Discover how annual iPhone launch events ignite deep excitement, tech gossip, and pre-order rituals across Bangladesh canteens. Embracing this consumer tech buzz offers everyday readers shared joy, inspiring cultural connections, and fresh lifestyle possibilities.
7 September 2026

Tangail taant: A classic saree for every weekday

Transform your daily wardrobe by styling breathable Tangail sarees for modern Dhaka commutes. By pairing lightweight Bangladeshi cotton with blazers, shirts, or comfortable blouses, women easily embrace UNESCO-recognized heritage wear as practical, versatile everyday fashion.
7 September 2026

What your food photos say about you

Capture vibrant coffee art and everyday home dishes across Dhaka restaurants to stay connected, document lifestyle memories, and boost well-being. Smart social media food photography transforms shared meals into lasting personal connections and joy.
7 September 2026

Meet Joheirry Mola Dominguez: Teacher, Journalist and Miss World 2026

For the pageant's 73rd edition, organisers brought together 110 contestants in Nha Trang, Vietnam, and Joheirry Mola Dominguez of the Dominican Republic was crowned Miss World 2026.
7 September 2026

Rising inflation: Is the middle class the new poor?

Navigate soaring Bangladesh inflation as rising costs across Dhaka force the middle class into creative survival strategies, highlighting economic pressure for non-government workers while a new public-sector pay scale underlines widespread purchasing power loss.
6 September 2026