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Ayman Anika

Why renaming PCOS to PMOS matters more than we think

Why renaming PCOS to PMOS matters more than we think

14 May 2026, 16:17 PM
Experts have recommended renaming PCOS to polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS). Learn why this change matters for your health and diagnosis.
14 May 2026, 16:17 PM
Dhaka’s newest fashion brand focuses on clean cuts and comfort

Dhaka’s newest fashion brand focuses on clean cuts and comfort

14 May 2026, 15:44 PM
Taskin Rahman and Samira Hamid launched Caleo Collective to redefine Dhaka’s fashion scene. Their contemporary clothing label prioritizes breathable linen fabrics and clean silhouettes, offering sustainable, versatile style for Bangladesh’s evolving local apparel market today.
14 May 2026, 15:44 PM
Can heritage fabrics sustain competition in the future?

Can heritage fabrics sustain competition in the future?

11 May 2026, 20:28 PM
Transforming traditional Jamdani and Benarasi textiles requires technical innovation and artisan collaboration. Modern Bangladesh designers adapt heritage fabrics into contemporary silhouettes, ensuring authentic handwoven craftsmanship survives through sustainable fashion practices and global market visibility.
11 May 2026, 20:28 PM
Preserving tradition while making Bangladeshi jewellery relevant today

#Perspective / Preserving tradition while making Bangladeshi jewellery relevant today

11 May 2026, 20:19 PM
Empower local artisans like Salma by supporting Bangladeshi handcrafted jewellery. Jhenaidah workshops transform raw materials into intricate necklaces through human connection and regional motifs, creating sustainable livelihoods while preserving cultural identity through authentic design.
11 May 2026, 20:19 PM
Madhupur travel experience shows the true beauty of community tourism

Beyond resorts: Experiencing Madhupur through Otithi’s community tourism

10 May 2026, 16:15 PM
Experience authentic community tourism in Madhupur, Tangail, through BRAC Otithi homestays. Discover Mandi culture while enjoying traditional Garo food like Goppa and Khari. This meaningful travel encounter supports local artisans through bamboo weaving and textiles.
10 May 2026, 16:15 PM
The Devil Wears Prada 2 is a glossy film about a dying industry

#Perspective / The Devil Wears Prada 2 is a glossy film about a dying industry

7 May 2026, 14:18 PM
Analysing The Devil Wears Prada 2, this narrative explores fashion media's decline within the digital-first landscape of 2026. Experts in Bangladesh highlight systemic erosion, where underpaid professionals navigate advertiser pressure to maintain a glossy facade.
7 May 2026, 14:18 PM
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#Events / How National Youth Wellness Festival created a space for youth wellbeing

26 April 2026, 19:16 PM
Youth events often promise inspiration. Fewer offer young people a space to slow down, pay attention to themselves, and leave with something practical. That is what made the National Youth Wellness Festival, held on 22 and 23 April at BRAC University’s multipurpose hall, feel more substantial than a typical campus programme.
26 April 2026, 19:16 PM
How Asad Sattar redefined cultural experiences for young Bangladeshis

#Profile / How Asad Sattar redefined cultural experiences for young Bangladeshis

26 April 2026, 19:08 PM
Entrepreneur Asad Sattar reshapes Dhaka fashion through Arka, bridging the gap between commerce and community. By blending South Asian identity with contemporary design, this generalist creates inclusive cultural experiences that prioritize authentic urban youth engagement.
26 April 2026, 19:08 PM
Cold weather puts animals at risk—here’s what you can do

Cold weather puts animals at risk—here’s what you can do

Protect vulnerable pets and street animals across Bangladesh this winter by providing insulated cardboard shelters and nutrient-dense warm meals. Simple compassionate actions ensure domestic and stray creatures survive harsh seasonal temperature drops with essential dignity.
31 December 2025, 11:34 AM
Elita Karim’s quiet journey through music, media, and resistance

Elita Karim’s quiet journey through music, media, and resistance

Elita Karim harmonizes her multifaceted career as a Bangladeshi singer, journalist, and researcher. Pursuing a PhD in America, she explores resistance through art while balancing musical collaborations with Bappa Mazumder and maintaining deep professional integrity.
28 December 2025, 06:41 AM
Sabina Khan’s bold take on traditional Bangladeshi cuisine

How Sabina Khan reinvents Bangladeshi flavours abroad

Redefine culinary boundaries with Sabina Khan’s Flavour Lab, where traditional Bangladeshi shorshe ilish meets global experimentation. Discover authentic Bengali flavors through innovative cooking techniques that elevate heritage ingredients into sophisticated, world-class fine dining experiences.
15 December 2025, 12:46 PM
Is this the wildlife experience we want? Mirpur Zoo is failing its animals

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, 09:03 AM
Do we care about animal cruelty? Bangladesh’s disturbing reality | The Daily Star

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, 09:39 AM
Tangia Zaman Methila Miss Universe 2025

How Methila made Bangladeshi tradition shine on the global stage

Miss Universe look celebrated Bangladeshi heritage through a Jamdani saree and armour-like traditional jewellery
19 November 2025, 14:23 PM
Too many Facebook friends? Use World Unfriend Day to declutter

Too many Facebook friends? Use World Unfriend Day to declutter

World Unfriend Day encourages people to declutter their digital lives by removing meaningless online connections. Born from Jimmy Kimmel’s humour, it now promotes healthier timelines, reduced social media stress, and more authentic, value-aligned digital relationships.
17 November 2025, 13:21 PM
Rethinking wellness wear: Faiza Ahmed’s conscious style walk

Rethinking wellness wear: Faiza Ahmed’s conscious style walk

At Flow Fest Dhaka 2025, designer Faiza Ahmed of Manas redefined wellness fashion with Conscious Style Walk, featuring minimalist, handwoven cotton garments from Panchagarh. Free from synthetics and branding, her designs champion comfort, authenticity, and mindful sustainability.
9 November 2025, 11:00 AM
The Flow Fest 2025: Redefining wellness with purpose

The Flow Fest 2025: Redefining wellness with purpose

Flow Fest Dhaka 2025 opened with yoga, crafts, and wellness talks at Shahabuddin Park. Highlights included Akiko’s open discussion on menopause, Deshi Fencers’ drive to popularise fencing, and Elite Dog Squad’s awareness demo on trained canine response.
9 November 2025, 10:47 AM
Meet the woman who’s shaping Bangladesh’s influencer economy

Leading with Purpose: Turning Youth Creativity Into Real Opportunities

Breity Sabrin revolutionized Bangladesh's influencer marketing by founding "The Marvel – Be You" during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her platform, focused on authenticity and data-driven recognition, reshaped digital branding, offering creators guidance, fair compensation, and new monetisation opportunities.
6 November 2025, 10:49 AM
Sudeshna S Chowdhury: Leading Dhaka’s interior design revolution

Sudeshna S Chowdhury: Leading Dhaka’s interior design revolution

Architect Sudeshna S Chowdhury, founder of STUDIO.O, is redefining interior design in Bangladesh with emotion-driven, sustainable, and balanced spaces. Her work blends functionality with feeling, transforming Dhaka’s restaurant and commercial interiors into meaningful, people-cantered environments.
2 November 2025, 08:51 AM
Your brain wants you to be kind — here’s why

Your brain wants you to be kind — here’s why

Acts of kindness trigger the brain’s reward system, boosting dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin while reducing stress hormones. These biological changes elevate mood, strengthen social bonds, and improve physical health, proving kindness benefits both giver and receiver.
1 November 2025, 10:33 AM
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Going bald? This 20-day regrowth formula could be the game-changer

Scientists at National Taiwan University developed a serum using oleic and palmitoleic acids that regrows hair in just 20 days on bald mice. The formula activates hair follicle stem cells via PGC1-alpha, offering groundbreaking potential for human hair restoration.
30 October 2025, 10:43 AM
Pregnancy is harder than marathons, science shows

Pregnancy is harder than marathons, science shows

A 2019 Science Advances study by Duke University’s Herman Pontzer reveals pregnancy as the ultimate endurance feat, demanding 2.2 times the body’s basal metabolic rate—outlasting even the Tour de France in sustained physical intensity and energy expenditure.
30 October 2025, 10:24 AM
Your brain prioritises criticism over praise — Here’s why

Your brain prioritises criticism over praise — Here’s why

Our brains are biologically wired to focus on negative experiences more than positive ones, a phenomenon called negativity bias. Rooted in survival instincts, it still shapes our emotions today. Recognising and intentionally amplifying positive experiences can rewire this imbalance.
29 October 2025, 12:58 PM
Why girls are starting periods younger than ever before

Why girls are getting periods younger than ever before

Recent studies show girls now start menstruating around age 11.9 — about six months earlier than past generations — with longer irregular cycles. Early puberty increases health risks and emotional challenges, highlighting growing environmental and lifestyle influences.
25 October 2025, 10:05 AM
Can being too nice weaken your body’s defences?

Can being too nice weaken your body’s defences?

Chronic people-pleasing triggers persistent stress, causing immune system dysregulation and inflammation. This may increase autoimmune disease risk over time. Prioritising self-care and reducing chronic stress supports immune health and reduces long-term biological harm.
23 October 2025, 10:49 AM
Struggling with weight? Your sleep could be the missing piece

Struggling with weight? Your sleep could be the missing piece

Sleep plays a crucial role in weight and metabolic health. Insufficient sleep disrupts hunger hormones, increases cravings, and lowers metabolism, promoting fat storage. Prioritizing quality sleep supports appetite control and complements diet and exercise for better health.
23 October 2025, 10:43 AM
Why is Sweden prescribing holidays for health?

Why is Sweden prescribing holidays for health?

Sweden’s groundbreaking Prescription initiative allows doctors to prescribe travel as therapy, promoting recovery through nature, rest, and exploration. Rooted in friluftsliv, it redefines wellness tourism as healthcare, combating burnout through environmental and cultural well-being.
22 October 2025, 10:13 AM
How Neeshat turned hair loss into DIGHAL’s herbal success

How Neeshat turned hair loss into DIGHAL’s herbal success

Struggling with hair fall, Neeshat Mehedi founded DIGHAL, a Dhaka-based natural beauty and wellness brand rooted in tradition, science, and sustainability. Her commitment to quality, transparency, and conscious entrepreneurship drives lasting impact.
21 October 2025, 08:24 AM

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