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
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?
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
#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
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
#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
#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
#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
From campus to cash: The rise of youth-focused deposit accounts
In today’s Bangladesh, banking is no longer just for salaried professionals and business owners. A shift is underway: slow but steady.
29 July 2025, 18:00 PM
From Malai to Mocha: A Taste Tour of Bangladeshi Ice Cream
From schoolyard choc bars to tiramisu-infused gelato, ice cream in Bangladesh has undergone a full-blown identity crisis, but in the best way possible. What used to be predictable is now personal. The freezer isn’t just cold storage anymore. It’s a canvas of culture, memory, and mood.
27 July 2025, 18:00 PM
Basketball isn’t for girls? Ashreen Mridha says otherwise
Ashreen Mridha, co-founder of Deshi Ballers, is redefining women’s basketball in Bangladesh by challenging systemic barriers, empowering female athletes, and building a legacy of leadership, inclusion, and resilience through sport-driven social change.
27 July 2025, 08:20 AM
No age limit!: How Arthy Ahmed is rewriting dance norms
Arthy Ahmed's Bharatanatyam classes in Dhaka empower adults to reclaim joy through inclusive dance, emotional healing, and cultural connection — transforming traditional norms and redefining classical dance in Bangladesh with passion, purpose, and community.
27 July 2025, 07:56 AM
How a country fought back with slogans
In July 2024, Bangladesh’s youth-led quota protests ignited a powerful cultural uprising, using chants as political weapons to challenge authoritarianism, reclaim identity, and reshape national memory through a new language of resistance and unity.
26 July 2025, 08:53 AM
Horse riding in Dhaka: A sport, a therapy, a rebellion
Horse riding is gaining momentum in Dhaka, evolving from a niche hobby to a therapeutic sport and lifestyle. With growing interest, local riding schools are building a vibrant equestrian culture despite urban challenges.
20 July 2025, 10:25 AM
How art and satire fought back during the July Movement
During Bangladesh’s July Movement, meme artists and political illustrators used digital satire and visual storytelling as powerful tools of resistance, transforming protest into art that exposed truth, challenged authority, and preserved uncensored history online.
17 July 2025, 12:12 PM
Developing Dhaka: Inside the real estate markets of Mohammadpur, Basila, and Lalmatia
Dhaka’s real estate story isn’t just a tale of square feet and glass facades.
14 July 2025, 18:00 PM
Eco-friendly paint in Bangladesh: A surface-level trend or deeper change?
In Bangladesh, when people talk about pollution, it’s rarely about what’s inside their homes.
13 July 2025, 18:00 PM
Back to the roots: Deshi décor finds new life in modern homes
Walk into a newly renovated apartment or café in Dhaka, and chances are, you’ll spot a cane chair by the window, a nakshi kantha throw draped over a couch, or a cluster of earthenware lining the shelves.
13 July 2025, 18:00 PM
The mentalist in Dhaka: Farhanul Islam’s mission to redefine magic
Farhanul Islam, also known as Brown Magic, blends mentalism and psychology to create immersive illusions that challenge perceptions of magic. His unique performances are revolutionizing magic in Bangladesh and gaining international recognition.
13 July 2025, 08:37 AM
How social media became the frontline of the July Uprising
The July Movement in Bangladesh fused protest with digital defiance, using social media to bypass media silence, mobilize voices, and challenge power. It reshaped activism, highlighting social media’s role in truth, trauma, and transformation.
7 July 2025, 09:01 AM
Dhaka discovers Salsa: weekly dance nights taking off
Salsa culture in Dhaka, led by Havana Salsa, is growing despite the dominance of other dance forms. It’s about connection, participation, and slow progress. The community fosters confidence, joy, and cultural exchange, redefining dance beyond performance.
5 July 2025, 07:54 AM
More than colour how to choose paint that fits your life
In Dhaka’s ever-expanding skyline, where apartments compete for light, heat, and breath, paint is not just the final touch – it’s the invisible layer that makes a house livable.
29 June 2025, 18:00 PM
The MSME code: How banks are earning the trust of new entrepreneurs
Zarin Hossain didn’t grow up in a family of business owners. But at 28, she’s running a menstrual hygiene brand with biodegradable packaging, fuelled by a loan from a bank that initially wanted none of it.
26 June 2025, 18:00 PM
The Last Folks of Otter Fishing: Rony Sharafat’s documentary on a vanishing bond
Rony Sharafat’s documentary “The Last Folks of Otter Fishing” captures a fading human-animal tradition in Narail, highlighting ethical storytelling, ecological loss, and the urgent need to preserve vanishing cultural and environmental heritage through visual narratives.
26 June 2025, 08:49 AM
Smart AC 101: A guide to modern cooling in Bangladesh
Once upon a time, the most we expected from an air conditioner was cold air. However, in today’s Bangladesh, where rising temperatures and unpredictable power supplies collide with fast-moving digital lifestyles, smart air conditioners are offering more than just cool comfort. They’re offering control, efficiency, and even cleaner air.
25 June 2025, 18:00 PM
International students in US suffer under restrictive new rules
Tightened U.S. immigration policies in 2025 have restricted international students’ freedoms, academic opportunities, and work access, leading to increased censorship, funding cuts, bureaucratic delays, and a growing sense of exclusion within American academia.
25 June 2025, 09:03 AM
The anatomy of a face: Inside Atia Rahman’s world of prosthetic makeup
To most people, a face is a face. To Atia Rahman, it’s a map of memory, trauma, identity, and fiction. When she works, she is not just applying makeup but rather layering psychology, reconstructing time, and adding evidence to a character’s backstory.
19 June 2025, 10:19 AM
Farming against the salt: Women farmers on the frontline of the Sundarbans
In Bangladesh’s saline delta, climate-vulnerable women like Jamuna and Pushpa lead adaptation with innovative farming and resilience. Despite gender inequality and health risks, they drive sustainable solutions for survival, food security, and environmental justice.
18 June 2025, 12:00 PM