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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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?
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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