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.
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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.

Custom Bangladeshi jewellery: Where heritage meets your hashtag

Bangladesh’s jewellery scene is being reshaped by young designers blending tradition with modern customisation. As fast fashion fades, handcrafted pieces that reflect identity, heritage, and meaning are redefining the country’s fashion and bridal jewellery market.
25 May 2025

Embracing the chaos: The art of creation

Creative blocks mirror nature’s barren phases, yet chaos and stillness birth inspiration. True creativity resists control, flowing from instinct and emotion. In its wild, sacred moments, we connect deeply—with self, soul, and the art of becoming.
24 May 2025

Bird strikes cost Biman Tk 28.46cr in 2 years

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has said it faced a direct financial loss of Tk 28.46 crore -- excluding minor or indirect costs -- from September 2022 to October 2024 due to bird strikes.
22 May 2025

The Tk 5 debate: Who deserves a place on our notes?

Bangladesh’s new Tk 5 note features 2024 protest icons Abu Sayeed and Mugdha, marking a bold shift toward memorialising civic dissent. The move stirs debate on balancing contemporary memory with timeless national history on currency.
22 May 2025

Top 6 Cannes 2025 gowns that broke the internet

Cannes 2025 dazzled with stunning red-carpet gowns from Amal Clooney’s vintage Dior elegance to Dakota Johnson’s playful pink Gucci fringe, Jennifer Lawrence’s Dior classic, and standout looks by Bella Hadid, Alessandra Ambrosio, and Scarlett Johansson.
22 May 2025

When did Dhaka swap tea for coffee? A tea lover’s dilemma

The article celebrates the rich culture, heritage, and health benefits of tea, lamenting Dhaka’s shift toward coffee culture. It envisions a dream tea bar honouring traditional tea rituals, artisan varieties, and community connection amid modern coffee trends.
21 May 2025

Starlink isn’t magic — and it’s not for everyone

Elon Musk’s Starlink offers Bangladesh high-speed satellite internet via low-Earth orbit satellites, ideal for rural and remote areas. Despite weather, power, and coverage limits, it’s valuable for underserved regions but less practical in cities with cheaper fibre options.
21 May 2025

Top 5 remote work destinations in Bangladesh with Starlink

With Starlink internet now available in Bangladesh, remote work and travel finally align. From Saint Martin’s beaches to Sajek’s peaks, digital nomads can livestream, Zoom, and edit on-the-go—even from boats, sandbars, and hilltop cottages.
21 May 2025

Can Starlink finally unlock remote work for Bangladesh?

Starlink's launch in Bangladesh promises stable internet nationwide, enabling remote work from rural areas. With high-speed satellite access, decentralised offices, telemedicine, and digital education become realistic, potentially transforming work culture and easing pressure on urban infrastructure.
20 May 2025

Do you really need Starlink? Time to dispense with the myths

Starlink launches in Bangladesh, sparking buzz, but it's no broadband replacement. With high costs, limited mobility, and unsuitable latency for gamers, it's ideal only for remote users lacking fibre access—not urban residents with stable Wi-Fi.
20 May 2025

BRAC Bank TARA reframes the conversation on parenting: A shared journey of partnership

On the occasion of International Mother’s Day, BRAC Bank’s women-centred initiative TARA held an event that did not just celebrate motherhood or struggles of being a mother but gently pulled apart the structure surrounding it. The event titled “Parenting: A Shared Journey of Partnership” created space for a much-needed dialogue that was not about glorifying sacrifice but rather about asking why parenting still leans heavily, and often unfairly, on mothers and how partners can show up to share it.
19 May 2025

Comfort is the new standard in 2025 fashion

In 2025, relaxed fashion dominates with breathable fabrics, loose fits, minimal makeup, retro footwear, and simple jewelry leading trends. Post-pandemic lifestyle shifts and hybrid work have made comfort-driven, effortless style both fashionable and timelessly SEO-relevant.
19 May 2025

Zurhem styles international celebrities at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival

The red carpets of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival shimmered with glamour, but one name emerged repeatedly among the style standouts — Zurhem.
19 May 2025

Biman to suspend Dhaka-Narita flight amid losses

Amid much fanfare, Biman Bangladesh Airlines resumed flights to Japan's Narita in September 2023.
18 May 2025

Why costume jewellery is dominating Bangladeshi fashion

Costume jewellery blends heritage and modern flair, elevating style with ethnic, tribal, or minimalist pieces. Affordable yet expressive, it reflects individuality, tradition, and evolving trends — perfect for fashion-forward women embracing both vintage and contemporary jewellery aesthetics.
18 May 2025

It doesn’t rain in Shukhno Gram

In dry, forgotten Shukhno Gram, a station master’s dull routine shifts when a runaway bride in blue arrives. Their unexpected bond, painted with longing, art, and fleeting rain, transforms solitude into a moment of magic.
18 May 2025

Rise and resist: Self-defence workshop at Dhaka University

On Saturday, 10 May 2025, students gathered at the central gymnasium of the University of Dhaka for a self-defence workshop titled “Rise and Resist.” Organised in collaboration with Legacy MMA Gym, the event brought together around 120 individuals to learn basic self-defence techniques to respond to harassment or physical assault.
15 May 2025

Protecting elders from heatwaves: Practical cooling solutions

Protect elderly loved ones from extreme heat by using refrigerated towels, sponge baths, and mist sprays to cool skin gently. Review medications for heat sensitivity, encourage breathable footwear, and prioritise hydration with light, water-rich foods for better health.
15 May 2025

Where are the summer lovers now?

Dhaka’s brutal summer heatwave hits 38-46°C, turning the city into an urban heat island with power cuts and unbearable humidity. Summer enthusiasts vanish indoors, while street vendors endure the extreme conditions, redefining what surviving summer means.
15 May 2025

Surviving Bangladesh's heatwave: AC-Free solutions

Beat the heatwave without AC by using energy-efficient tips like decluttering rooms, using wet sheets on windows, placing ice near fans, switching to LED lighting, reducing humidity, promoting cross-ventilation, and adding indoor plants for natural cooling.
15 May 2025