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Ayman Anika

An evening at Sumaya Khan’s Supper Club

An evening at Sumaya Khan’s Supper Club

29 June 2026, 19:23 PM
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, 19:23 PM
Elita Karim reflects on creativity, comfort, and fashion

#Profile / Elita Karim reflects on creativity, comfort, and fashion

29 June 2026, 19:13 PM
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, 19:13 PM
Meet the creator decoding Bangladesh’s fashion trends

#Profile / How Sadia Anika Hasan is changing fashion conversations

28 June 2026, 19:12 PM
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, 19:12 PM
Can your clothes improve your wellbeing? Tasfia Ahmed thinks they can

#Profile / Can your clothes improve your wellbeing? Tasfia Ahmed thinks they can

27 June 2026, 18:02 PM
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, 18:02 PM
How Afsana Ferdousi uses fashion to preserve cultural heritage

#Profile / How Afsana Ferdousi uses fashion to preserve cultural heritage

21 June 2026, 15:32 PM
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, 15:32 PM
Ezmat Naz Haque reveals the reality of fashion business

#Profile / Ezmat Naz Haque reveals the reality of fashion business

15 June 2026, 14:03 PM
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, 14:03 PM
Moureen Zahir is challenging global views of Bangladeshi fashion

#Profile / Moureen Zahir is challenging global views of Bangladeshi fashion

14 June 2026, 18:59 PM
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, 18:59 PM
Experts alarmed as man-child syndrome rises in Bangladeshi homes

#Satire / Experts alarmed as man-child syndrome rises in Bangladeshi homes

11 June 2026, 10:56 AM
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, 10:56 AM
Why “boys don’t cry” harms emotional growth

Why “boys don’t cry” harms emotional growth

Address emotional suppression in Bangladeshi households where toxic masculinity hinders child development. Dr Helal Uddin Ahmed explains how blocking tears triggers aggression and depression, necessitating empathy to foster emotional intelligence and mental health resilience.
18 January 2026, 13:07 PM
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Jamdani and Nakshi Kantha enter global conversations through design

At first glance, you may feel like looking at a thrifted jacket or a misfit patchwork dress. Once you look closely, you will see the stitches do not repeat.
18 January 2026, 00:00 AM
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Fusion, identity, and the changing mindset of young designers

To understand the future of Bangladesh’s fashion landscape, you need to look beyond the runway first.
18 January 2026, 00:00 AM
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How female leaders are shaping a new era in banking

Across Bangladesh’s financial landscape, a decisive revolution is underway where women are shaping the rules, questioning traditional systems, and introducing leadership styles grounded in empathy, resilience, and most importantly, inclusivity.
18 January 2026, 00:00 AM
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Sharpened focus, unshaken resolve: Women breaking barriers in sports

For decades, girls in Bangladesh have grown up hearing an invisible rulebook: real sports, the ones defined by sweat, muscle, adrenaline, and grit, are spaces for boys. Boys played in the playgrounds. And girls?
18 January 2026, 00:00 AM
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Movement, mindfulness and community: Inside Dhaka’s growing wellness industry

For years, Dhaka has been associated with rush-hour traffic, relentless noise, and high-stress workdays.
18 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Eza Chowdhury explains how yoga supports emotional healing

Eza Chowdhury explains how yoga supports emotional healing

Embrace holistic healing with Eza Chowdhury, founder of Samadi Wellness in Bangladesh. Transitioning from Canadian finance to yoga, she integrates trauma-informed breathwork and meditation, proving mindfulness fosters emotional resilience and spiritual growth beyond physical fitness.
15 January 2026, 19:26 PM
This stray dog walked 100 days for peace

This stray dog walked 100 days for peace

Follow Aloka, the Indian pariah dog, as he joins Buddhist monks on a transformative hundred-day Walk for Peace. This loyal stray embodies Sanskrit light, proving that resilience and quiet companionship provide profound lessons in spiritual mindfulness.
14 January 2026, 14:43 PM
Japanese woman aged 92 wins competitive Tekken 8 esports tournament

Japanese woman aged 92 wins competitive Tekken 8 esports tournament

Experience ninety-two-year-old Hisako Sakai conquering Japan’s Care Esports tournament through Tekken 8 mastery. This competitive milestone proves gaming improves cognitive health and social connection, demonstrating that strategy and patience dismantle traditional barriers regarding aging.
14 January 2026, 14:41 PM
How climate change could be making your migraines worse

How climate change could be making your migraines worse

Combat rising migraine frequency by managing environmental triggers like barometric pressure shifts and heatwaves. Climate change intensifies neurological pain, requiring proactive hydration and stress management to mitigate systemic inflammation and lost productivity during attacks.
11 January 2026, 14:24 PM
How to make life easier in 2026 without burning out

How to make life easier in 2026 without burning out

Master essential 2026 wellness strategies by simplifying digital routines and prioritizing sustainable productivity. Abandon excessive optimization to reduce mental fatigue, embracing intentional living and healthy boundaries that transform daily stress into a lighter, manageable lifestyle.
8 January 2026, 10:16 AM
How 6 Yards Story turned heritage into a global design brand

How 6 Yards Story turned heritage into a global design brand

Experience the rhythmic heritage of Sirajganj through Lora Khan’s visionary brand, 6 Yards Story. Architecture meets traditional craftsmanship, transforming handloom sarees and viral designer jewellery into global fashion statements that celebrate authentic Bangladeshi artistry.
4 January 2026, 10:01 AM
A functional, stylish bedroom for newlyweds: What to buy and why

How changing lifestyles are redefining furniture choices in Bangladesh

Transform urban living rooms using HATIL’s innovative, space-saving multifunctional designs. As Shafiqur Rahman explains, Bangladesh’s furniture market evolves through minimalist aesthetics and digital discovery, ensuring modern apartments balance quality, durability, and practical lifestyle solutions.
4 January 2026, 10:01 AM
Shahir Chowdhury on fixing education inequality through technology

Shahir Chowdhury on fixing education inequality through technology

Shahir Chowdhury scales Shikho to democratize education in Bangladesh, bridging the learning gap through technology. By integrating Bengali-first AI as a learning companion, Shikho ensures high-quality resources reach students regardless of their socio-economic background.
1 January 2026, 10:32 AM
Can simple outdoor play really protect your child from needing glasses?

Can simple outdoor play really protect your child from needing glasses?

Combat childhood myopia by balancing screen time with outdoor play to ensure healthy eye development. Prioritize natural daylight and the 20-20-20 rule to prevent vision complications like glaucoma, protecting your child's long-term ocular health.
1 January 2026, 07:44 AM
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

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