Ayman Anika

Miss Universe look celebrated Bangladeshi heritage through a Jamdani saree and armour-like traditional jewellery

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

After returning to Bangladesh in 2021, Sara Hossain revitalised her father’s leather venture, Craftsman Footwear & Accessories Ltd., promoting ethical production, worker dignity, sustainability, and local consumer awareness — redefining Bangladesh’s leather industry with transparency, inclusivity, and purpose-driven leadership.

Leesa Gazi, Bangladesh’s Oscar-nominated filmmaker, continues amplifying silenced women’s voices through storytelling that spans theatre, film, and literature. Her works like Birangona and A House Named Shahana reclaim erased histories, celebrating women’s resilience, resistance, and power across generations.

Spine issues are rising in Bangladesh due to sedentary lifestyles, poor posture, and digital device overuse. On World Spine Day, experts recommend yoga poses like Pigeon, Camel, and Shoulder Stand to improve spinal health naturally.

Izakaya, a Japanese restaurant in Dhaka, launched Bangladesh’s first drone food delivery trial to tackle high delivery fees and traffic chaos. Aiming for sustainable logistics, the test explored rooftop drops within the Gulshan-Banani area.

SIZ by Samaha Subah blends Nakshi Kantha heritage with modern fashion, creating wearable, culturally meaningful designs. Through upcycling and supporting rural artisans, the brand balances tradition and sustainability, offering a fresh perspective on Bangladesh's craftsmanship.