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Tangail taant A classic saree for every weekday

Tangail taant: A classic saree for every weekday

7 September 2026
Transform your daily wardrobe by styling breathable Tangail sarees for modern Dhaka commutes. By pairing lightweight Bangladeshi cotton with blazers, shirts, or comfortable blouses, women easily embrace UNESCO-recognized heritage wear as practical, versatile everyday fashion.
7 September 2026
Rising inflation Is the middle class the new poor

Perspective / Rising inflation: Is the middle class the new poor?

6 September 2026
Navigate soaring Bangladesh inflation as rising costs across Dhaka force the middle class into creative survival strategies, highlighting economic pressure for non-government workers while a new public-sector pay scale underlines widespread purchasing power loss.
6 September 2026
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When a retail store becomes a cultural space

3 September 2026
What if the future of retail is not really about selling more, but about giving people a reason to stay, think, and talk? That question sits at the heart of the WildWoven flagship in Banani, created by co-founders Foysal Islam and Anamul Hoque.
3 September 2026
Chef Infiter Islam on bread, flavour and experimentation

Profile / Chef Infiter Islam on bread, flavour and experimentation

30 August 2026
Transform everyday dining in Bangladesh as Chef Infiter Islam elevates local bread culture using her Dubai culinary training, versatile Italian focaccia recipes, and creative flavor fusions to inspire adventurous home baking across the entire region.
30 August 2026
The Dolly Parton we will remember

Tribute / The Dolly Parton we will remember

27 August 2026
Celebrate country icon Dolly Parton, whose legacy spans East Tennessee to global hearts with classics like Jolene. Her unmatched songwriting, Imagination Library philanthropy, and unapologetic authenticity redefine stardom, leaving an enduring model of true generosity.
27 August 2026
From grooming to advocacy: The growing mission of Ahona Rahman and Nadia Hossain

Profile / From grooming to advocacy: The growing mission of Ahona Rahman and Nadia Hossain

24 August 2026
Founded by Ahona Rahman and Nadia Hossain, Dhaka's Pampered Paws Bangladesh expands pet-care services and advocates for stray animal welfare through community education, Gulshan Lake Park's Dog Walking Club, and urban coexistence initiatives.
24 August 2026
Behind Choko Poko & Family: A home built around rescue

Social Issues / Behind Choko Poko & Family: A home built around rescue

23 August 2026
Sabina Rahman Mukti and Sinthia Tanzim Srayoshe drive animal rescue through Choko Poko & Family in Dhaka, feeding hundreds of stray dogs nightly while urging systematic spaying and stronger Bangladesh welfare law enforcement.
23 August 2026
Adopt, don’t shop: Give a deshi animal a home

Perspective / Adopt, don’t shop: Give a deshi animal a home

20 August 2026
Transform pet care perceptions in Bangladesh by adopting vulnerable deshi dogs and cats instead of buying pedigree breeds. Fashion designer Sumaya Khan emphasizes that responsible rescue adoption creates lifelong family bonds and vital animal welfare.
20 August 2026
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
bald hair regrowth formula

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

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