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Ayman Anika

Meet the girls breaking barriers through skateboarding

Women Empowerment / Meet the girls breaking barriers through skateboarding

17 August 2026
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
Giving children a voice through fashion

Giving children a voice through fashion

17 August 2026
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

Arts / Chowrasta brings Bangladesh’s hip-hop community together

16 August 2026
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
Syed Saymun Haque Nayim on reimagining denim fabric

Syed Saymun Haque Nayim on reimagining denim fabric

10 August 2026
Redefine traditional fashion by exploring how BGMEA University student Syed Saymun Haque Nayim crafts innovative Tencel denim sarees and Rajasthani-inspired royal collections, blending AI technology, laser printing, and heritage craftsmanship for modern Bangladeshi style.
10 August 2026
From Dhaka to Paris: Samia Rashid Hai's journey in colours

Profile / From Dhaka to Paris: Samia Rashid Hai's journey in colours

10 August 2026
Unveil deep emotional healing through vibrant abstract art created by Bangladeshi artist Samia Rashid Hai under Madart. Exhibited at Le Carrousel du Louvre and Madrid, her expressive paintings turn intense grief into global visual stories.
10 August 2026
Beyond the festival stage: Identity in modern Bangladesh

Perspective / Beyond the festival stage: Identity in modern Bangladesh

3 August 2026
Discover how cultural activist Tuku Talukder and designer Tenzing Chakma champion Bangladesh indigenous heritage, transforming traditional textiles, foods, and languages into vibrant, respected modern identities that inspire year-round national pride across generations.
3 August 2026
Mungdi brings hill cuisine to Dhaka

Mungdi brings hill cuisine to Dhaka

2 August 2026
Discover authentic regional flavours at Mungdi Restaurant in Dhaka, where owner Tara Bikash Tripura serves light chicken-stock noodle soups, Toja Morich Bhorta, and traditional indigenous dishes to preserve Bangladesh’s rich cultural culinary heritage.
2 August 2026
Where mask-making and ceramic art come to life

Review / Where mask-making and ceramic art come to life

27 July 2026
Master traditional craft at the paper mask and ceramic workshop in Safiuddin Shilpalay, Dhaka. Led by artist Asraful Kabir Kanak, participants embrace patience, physical creativity, and heritage to build unique, hands-on sculptural art.
27 July 2026
SIZ takes Nakshi Kantha to the international runway

SIZ takes Nakshi Kantha to the international runway

Celebrate rich Bangladeshi cultural heritage as SIZ founder Samaha Subah debuts an exquisite Nakshi Kantha fashion collection at CCWE Fashion Week 2026 in Colombo, Sri Lanka, empowering local artisans while proudly elevating traditional craft globally.
27 July 2026
Behind Ghonoghota 2 The people who made Dhaka dance

Behind Ghonoghota 2: The people who made Dhaka dance

Celebrate monsoon elegance at University of Dhaka with Ghonoghota 2, where Arthy Ahmed Dance Academy brought together hundreds of multi-generational performers, highlighting natural beauty, authentic Bengali culture, and community passion through expressive, joyful dance.
23 July 2026
What it takes to become Miss World Bangladesh

What it takes to become Miss World Bangladesh

Celebrate Samanzar Sayeed crowning as Miss World Bangladesh 2026 at Dhaka Radisson Blu, proving Azra Mahmood Talent Camp prioritizes integrity and leadership over glamour, empowering women to champion global advocacy through substance and style.
20 July 2026
Amani Latif on music, style, and family legacy

Amani Latif on music, style, and family legacy

Discover Bangladeshi-Canadian musician Amani Latif, also known as Amzii Khan, as she blends hip-hop with her family's fashion brand, Rina Latif, exploring identity and belonging through soul-stirring multilingual songs like Dhoomketu Raani.
20 July 2026
Living in Dhaka means loving the beautiful chaos

Living in Dhaka means loving the beautiful chaos

Discover Dhaka's chaotic charm as human momentum drives this impossible capital city forward. From Gulshan to Dhanmondi, traffic jams and rich rickshaw art shape a relentless metropolis where hope remains the ultimate survival tool.
13 July 2026
Samanzar Sayeed crowned Miss World Bangladesh 2026

Samanzar Sayeed crowned Miss World Bangladesh 2026

Celebrate Samanzar Sayeed winning Miss World Bangladesh 2026 at Dhaka’s Radisson Blu. Organized by Azra Mahmood Talent Camp, this victory advances her to the Vietnam global stage, showcasing Bangladeshi culture, leadership, and impactful social advocacy.
12 July 2026
Diganto Samad wants to carry forward Tele Samad’s legacy through music

Diganto Samad wants to carry forward Tele Samad’s legacy through music

Discover how Diganto Samad, son of the legendary Tele Samad, is carving his own path in the music industry through playback singing and band music.
5 July 2026
Supergirl takes on Dhaka buses — and it ends exactly as you'd expect

Supergirl takes on Dhaka buses — and it ends exactly as you'd expect

Experience the chaotic reality of Dhaka public transport as superhero Supergirl navigates crowded local buses toward Farmgate during rush hour. This harrowing commuter journey highlights systemic everyday struggles, demanding urgent urban transit reforms for women.
5 July 2026
Is your pet over 10? These care tips could save their life

Is your pet over 10? These care tips could save their life

Nurture senior cats and dogs by recognising early aging signs with Dr Md Tanvir Ul Alam from Animedcare. Bangladesh pet parents must prioritize annual blood tests, proper nutrition, and mobility management to ensure lifelong comfort.
5 July 2026
An evening at Sumaya Khan’s Supper Club

An evening at Sumaya Khan’s Supper Club

Experience intimate storytelling at The Supper Club in Banani, where designer and home cook Sumaya Khan blends nostalgia with innovation like bhorta sushi, connecting diners through deeply personal, comforting flavours rooted in South Asian heritage.
29 June 2026
Elita Karim reflects on creativity, comfort, and fashion

Elita Karim reflects on creativity, comfort, and fashion

Embrace authentic fashion with Bangladeshi singer and journalist Elita Karim as she collaborates with designer Shahrukh Amin, blending comfort, cultural roots, and body positivity into an inspiring personal style that reflects a lifetime of meaningful storytelling.
29 June 2026
Meet the creator decoding Bangladesh’s fashion trends

How Sadia Anika Hasan is changing fashion conversations

Analyze Bangladeshi fashion commentary with creator Sadia Anika Hasan as she bridges journalism and culture. Explore how regional identities, Jamdani heritage handlooms, and changing social trends shape the nation's distinct global style narrative.
28 June 2026
Can your clothes improve your wellbeing? Tasfia Ahmed thinks they can

Can your clothes improve your wellbeing? Tasfia Ahmed thinks they can

Discover Dhaka designer Tasfia Ahmed's upcoming fashion label relaunch, blending traditional Bangladeshi Kantha embroidery with contemporary silhouettes. This breathable, local-to-global collection prioritizes mental wellbeing, sustainable craftsmanship, and timeless versatility over fast fashion marketing trends.
27 June 2026
How Afsana Ferdousi uses fashion to preserve cultural heritage

How Afsana Ferdousi uses fashion to preserve cultural heritage

Celebrate Bangladeshi sustainable fashion with visual storyteller Afsana Ferdousi, who transforms traditional textiles into meaningful narratives. Her contemporary designs empower local artisans, preserving cultural heritage and reshaping global perceptions of Bangladesh as a creative powerhouse.
21 June 2026
Ezmat Naz Haque reveals the reality of fashion business

Ezmat Naz Haque reveals the reality of fashion business

Empower your entrepreneurial journey by discovering how fashion designer Ezmat Naz Haque navigates the Bangladesh garment industry, balancing artistic expression with business realities while rebuilding her iconic clothing brand Rima Naz through pure persistence.
15 June 2026
Moureen Zahir is challenging global views of Bangladeshi fashion

Moureen Zahir is challenging global views of Bangladeshi fashion

Discover how Moureen Zahir built her fashion brand Maia in Bangladesh, transitioning from global giants like Zara to technical garment construction. Today, her dedicated team delivers flawless custom fits, proving local craftsmanship conquers complex international designs.
14 June 2026
Experts alarmed as man-child syndrome rises in Bangladeshi homes

Experts alarmed as man-child syndrome rises in Bangladeshi homes

Examine the South Asian man-child epidemic through Rashedul Karim's life in Bashundhara, Dhaka, where domestic incompetence burdens working wives. Promoting male domestic competence and equal household responsibility fosters healthier marriages and boosts national productivity.
11 June 2026
Anupom Singha Khokon repairs cameras others cannot fix

Why Anupom Singha Khokon is known as Dhaka’s camera doctor

Discover Anupom Singha Khokon, the master technician behind Khokhon Camera Care in New Market, Dhaka, reviving vintage film bodies and modern mirrorless systems. Expert maintenance prevents lens fungus, preserving priceless photographic history with profound engineering patience.
11 June 2026
Can too much AC make you sick? What you should know

Can too much AC make you sick? What you should know

Battling intense heatwaves across Bangladesh, prolonged air conditioning exposure triggers dehydration, respiratory issues, and severe headaches. Prioritizing steady hydration and routine maintenance ensures safer, optimized cooling without compromising personal health or vital physical comfort
4 June 2026
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An evening of craft, culture, and contemporary style

Fashion events often begin with clothing and end with photographs. The recent event, hosted by ISHO, felt different. While the evening showcased contemporary style, it also highlighted the stories, crafts, and people that continue to shape Bangladesh's creative identity.
3 June 2026

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