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

8 September 2026 Health & Fitness
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.

How load shedding is disrupting daily life

Navigating scorching Bangladeshi summers, residents across Dhaka face relentless load shedding, driving up electricity bills while disrupting household water supplies, garment factory production, and student exam preparation amid pervasive financial and emotional anxiety.
27 August 2026

From grooming to advocacy: The growing mission of Ahona Rahman and Nadia Hossain

Founded by Ahona Rahman and Nadia Hossain, Dhaka's Pampered Paws Bangladesh expands pet-care services and advocates for stray animal welfare through community education, Gulshan Lake Park's Dog Walking Club, and urban coexistence initiatives.
24 August 2026

Rising from the ashes: Ahmed Tuhin Reza and Tanzila Elma return with renewed purpose

Following a devastating fire, House of Ahmed launched Chapter 2 at Gulshan's Ventura Mall in Dhaka, redefining contemporary Bangladeshi luxury through exquisite zardozi craftsmanship, cultural motifs, and high-profile celebrity fashion ensembles.
24 August 2026

Why we owe street animals a better solution than culling

Nahid Islam Bristy of Furry Friends Foundation advocates for CNVR to manage stray dog populations in Dhaka, highlighting how relocation fails while humane sterilization prevents disease, curbs cruelty, and builds safer, healthier urban communities.
23 August 2026

Behind Choko Poko & Family: A home built around rescue

Sabina Rahman Mukti and Sinthia Tanzim Srayoshe drive animal rescue through Choko Poko & Family in Dhaka, feeding hundreds of stray dogs nightly while urging systematic spaying and stronger Bangladesh welfare law enforcement.
23 August 2026

How to make your balcony bird-friendly this summer

Help urban wildlife thrive in Dhaka by placing food and water on balconies. Attracting sparrows, bulbuls, and crows with seeds, fruit, or fresh leftovers preserves the city’s shrinking ecosystem against rapid development.
22 August 2026

A celebration of Bangladesh’s ceramic craft

Discover the exquisite world of Bangladeshi ceramicware at Kagojer Ghor Studios' latest high tea event, celebrating local artistry and vintage design.
22 August 2026

A beginner’s guide to Gen Z dating dictionary

Decode modern Gen Z dating terminology with popular trends like pocketing, zombieing, soft-launching, and emotional Airbnb. Explore how young adults across urban centers like Dhaka navigate digital relationships to find genuine human connection today.
20 August 2026

Adopt, don’t shop: Give a deshi animal a home

Transform pet care perceptions in Bangladesh by adopting vulnerable deshi dogs and cats instead of buying pedigree breeds. Fashion designer Sumaya Khan emphasizes that responsible rescue adoption creates lifelong family bonds and vital animal welfare.
20 August 2026

Why pets are the ultimate non-judgemental companions

Discover how pet companionship offers deep psychological healing, reducing urban loneliness and anxiety. Experts like Dr Helal Uddin Ahmed explain how animals trigger oxytocin, bridge family conflicts, and foster purpose for individuals in Dhaka.
20 August 2026

How to help your child cope with the loss of a pet

Navigating pet loss trauma, Dhaka students like Sunehra Subah process profound grief after losing cherished companions. Child psychiatrist Dr Helal Uddin Ahmed emphasizes using honest language and closure rituals to foster emotional healing.
20 August 2026

Women took the wheel and misogyny took over social media

Address Dhaka public transport harassment by launching the women-only Pink Bus service. Female drivers and helpers face online sexist mockery, highlighting deep misogyny while creating safer, comfortable commuting spaces for Bangladeshi women.
19 August 2026

How should parents react to their child's O’Level results

Navigate O Level exam results by choosing supportive parenting over academic pressure. Open communication, constructive goal setting, and empathy help students like Assaduzaman Abrar and Rafia Mondal overcome disappointment and build true resilience.
19 August 2026

Home, through the lens of a photographer

Preserve fleeting memories of family, change, and belonging this World Photography Day as amateur Bangladeshi photographers, including Tajrian Akther and Sanjana Ahmed, capture nostalgic moments, changing Dhaka skylines, and quiet home spaces before time passes.
19 August 2026

Meet the girls breaking barriers through skateboarding

Empower young girls in Dhaka through Bangladesh Street Kids Aid, where skateboarding transforms street-involved youth in Korail by building confidence, providing education, breaking gender barriers, and inspiring dreams of reaching the Olympics.
17 August 2026

The people behind Dhaka’s unlikely skateboard revolution

Overcome urban challenges through Bangladesh Street Kids Aid in Dhaka, where street-involved youth like Reshma Akter learn skateboarding to escape child marriage and substance abuse while developing essential life skills, confidence, and community resilience.
17 August 2026

Giving children a voice through fashion

Empower underprivileged youth through Bangladesh Street Kids Aid, where creative professionals at Kay Kraft and Craftsman Footwear transformed street children's drawings into custom fashion, fostering confidence, self-expression, and freedom through skateboarding and personalized style.
17 August 2026

Chowrasta brings Bangladesh’s hip-hop community together

Celebrate hip-hop's fifty-third anniversary through Chowrasta, a Dhaka cultural gathering hosted by Street Spirit pioneers Bijoya Das and Sketch. Local breakers, rappers, graffiti artists, and DJs unite to transform street art into empowered Bangladesh storytelling.
16 August 2026

The hidden language we speak through jewellery

Discover how ancient shell beads and traditional ornaments evolved into symbolic communication. From African Maasai beadwork to Bangladeshi nose rings, handcrafted jewellery expresses unique identities, social status, and cultural connections across human history.
16 August 2026

Meet the hawkers carrying Nakshi Kantha through Dhaka

Discover authentic Nakshi Kantha as street hawkers navigate Dhaka neighborhoods like Banani and Gulshan, bringing hand-stitched quilts by rural craftswomen directly to homes, offering accessible heritage craft that bridges traditional Bangladeshi stories with everyday urban life.
15 August 2026