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.
The versatile appeal of focaccia bread
30 August 2026 Food & Recipes
Mungdi brings hill cuisine to Dhaka
2 August 2026 Food & Recipes
The flavours of a rainy afternoon
26 July 2026 Food & Recipes
The World Cup final match munchies guide
19 July 2026 Food & Recipes

Separating baby blues from postpartum depression: What we should know

17 September 2026 Health & Fitness
Navigate postpartum depression by recognizing persistent sadness, anxiety, and guilt following childbirth. Psychotherapist Abdul Hamid of Monobikash Foundation emphasizes early identification, family support, and professional therapy to safeguard maternal mental health effectively.

Want a relaxed, retro hangout spot? Shang High offers the perfect ambiance

Shang High's Dhanmondi outlet offers affordable, quick Chinese food, evolving from a food cart to four Dhaka locations. The retro-themed restaurant maintains original consistent flavors and pocket-friendly prices, attracting students and locals seeking a down-to-earth dining experience.
11 December 2025

The stray animals of Dhaka need you this winter

Learn essential ways to help stray animals in crowded streets like Dhaka survive the cold winter. Provide safe food and fresh water, seek adoption opportunities, and actively prevent abuse. Community involvement ensures better stray animal care.
8 December 2025

Elevate your winter wardrobe with chic neo-saree glamour

Discover the essential saree trends dominating Dhaka's festive fashion. The modern neo saree features stunning ruffles and pleats, offering unmatched Bengali style for winter events. Learn how to style black, emerald, and pastel ruffled sarees chicly.
8 December 2025

How people-pleasing and false urgency are holding us back at work

Workplace culture in Dhaka shows people pleasing, false urgency, identity struggles, and declining meaning at work. The piece urges authentic leadership from any position, promoting balance, purpose, and bottom up influence to drive systemic change.
7 December 2025

Is this the wildlife experience we want? Mirpur Zoo is failing its animals

Daisy’s emaciated escape from Mirpur Zoo exposed severe neglect, highlighting chronic welfare failures, outdated facilities, weak enforcement, and growing outrage urging urgent reform to address systemic cruelty within Bangladesh’s captive wildlife system and ensure accountability.
7 December 2025

How newlyweds can craft a warm, stylish corner at their home

An essential milestone for a newlywed couple's life is designing a distinctive home décor that represents their preferences. Perhaps you would like to use a sofa with a vibrant design or an extravagant table as the centrepiece. Maybe your goal is to turn one area of your new house into a haven of comfort: a lobby.
7 December 2025

Baitul Mamur Jam-e-Mosque: A prayer space amidst the greenery of Lakshmipur

Located amidst a lush landscape, the Baitul Mamur Jam-e-Mosque is a captivating architectural landmark in Lakshmipur. The mosque stands as an iconic structure, as its unique arched roof catches the eye of passers-by.
6 December 2025

Domestic violence doesn’t have a gender

A man’s hidden domestic abuse unfolds on his anniversary, exposing Bangladesh’s overlooked male victims. National data shows widespread violence against men, urging greater awareness, compassion, and equal protection so survivors can seek safety without stigma.
6 December 2025

US widens travel ban to more than 30 countries

Says US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem
5 December 2025

Step back in time with a classic falooda at Liberty Drink House

Relive nostalgia at Liberty Drink House in Chattogram New Market. Try their legendary falooda and fruit salad, made with original recipes since 1964.
4 December 2025

The tragic reality behind the glorification of the ‘tortured artist’

The tortured artist myth wrongly glorifies suffering as creative fuel, ignoring mental health realities. True creativity thrives without misery, and romanticising pain harms artists by discouraging help, misguiding young creators, and overshadowing genuine talent today
4 December 2025

Lying about your age in Bangladesh? You’re not alone, we all do it!

Bangladesh’s habit of altering birthdates fuels lifelong confusion in education, jobs, healthcare, and legal rights, normalising dishonesty. False ages delay medical tests, limit opportunities, and create a cycle where inaccurate DOBs shape identity and records.
4 December 2025

Do we care about animal cruelty? Bangladesh’s disturbing reality

A mother dog’s tragedy in Pabna highlights Bangladesh’s growing desensitisation to animal cruelty, weak law enforcement, and fleeting social media outrage. Experts link abuse to emotional dysfunction, poor accountability, and ignored welfare laws, revealing neglect.
4 December 2025

Planning a trip to St Martin’s Island? Here’s how to get the travel pass

Only 2,000 visitors allowed per day as island reopens for two months
2 December 2025

Power suits are back and bolder than ever

Modern power dressing blends confidence, identity and style as women embrace updated suits, bold prints and rich jewel tones. Contemporary pantsuits transition from boardroom to casual wear, offering chic cuts, versatile fabrics and empowering outfits.
1 December 2025

Saint Martin’s Island: Tourist season with overnight stays begins tomorrow

Passenger vessels will start operating on the island route on the same day
30 November 2025

What Bangladesh’s forgotten trees tell us about nature’s fragility

Swedish-American designer Jacob Thomas created Plants of Bangladesh, a visual guide shaped by decades in local forests. Documenting thousands of species, he encourages simple plant identification, nature appreciation, and public awareness vital for Bangladesh’s conservation.
30 November 2025

Bangladeshi poet Amaya Rahman launches ‘Tears of a Flower’

Amaya Rahman’s debut poetry collection Tears of a Flower explores mental health and major Bangladeshi events, including the July uprising and Milestone plane crash, blending personal grief with social commentary to inspire young readers and spark national dialogue.
30 November 2025

Stop falling for fake old money trends online

Modern fashion chases an old money aesthetic without understanding its heritage, mistaking trends for identity. True style comes from authenticity, quality, and confidence, proving timeless elegance arises from lived truth rather than influencer-driven performance today.
29 November 2025

What makes bystanders ignore someone in danger?

Dhaka’s bystander effect highlights how fear, legal concerns, and social pressure hinder emergency response. Strengthening awareness, clear intervention, and responsible action can break crowd apathy, improve public safety, and encourage individuals to step in during critical moments.
27 November 2025