Spring in Bengal brings vibrant blooms, influencing fashion with floral chiffon sarees, bright taant weaves, and organic handlooms. Accessories like terracotta jewellery and floral crowns enhance the seasonal charm, celebrating nature’s elegance with soft hues and romantic styles.

Dhaka police will use video-based monitoring from 21 February to penalise speeding on the Elevated Expressway. While some support stricter enforcement and raising limits to 80 kmph, concerns persist over fairness, transparency, and effective implementation.

Dhaka Makers 3 showcased Bangladesh’s thriving creative ecosystem, blending tradition with innovation. Featuring artisans, sustainable crafts, live workshops, and music performances, the festival celebrated craftsmanship while fostering cultural exchange, economic opportunities, and interactive artistic experiences in Dhaka’s growing arts scene.

The new pink bus service in Dhaka aims to bring order to chaotic roads with ticketing and designated stops. While some commuters are hopeful, others remain sceptical, fearing it won’t solve traffic issues or curb chaotic behaviour.

Celebrating small wins can boost momentum, confidence, and self-esteem. Breaking tasks into manageable steps helps avoid overwhelm, preventing burnout. Recognizing progress daily keeps you engaged and energized, fostering a sense of accomplishment even on tough days.

Animal cruelty in Bangladesh stems from learned behaviour, societal norms, and mental disorders. Children mimic abusive environments, societal pressure normalises harm, and psychological issues contribute. Preventing cruelty requires education, legal enforcement, and promoting empathy through media, parenting, and public influence.

Password sharing in relationships sparks debate. Some see it as trust-building, others as control. While it can aid emergencies, excessive monitoring damages trust. A balanced, mutual approach ensures privacy and security without invading personal space or fostering insecurity.

Keeping a dream journal helps track and interpret dreams, improves emotional insight, boosts creativity, and enhances lucid dreaming. Writing consistently strengthens dream recall, aiding self-discovery. Focus on details, remain open-minded, and use sketches for better expression.

Gaming serves as stress relief, improving mental health and relationships. Allowing personal gaming time fosters self-care and relationship harmony. Shared gaming strengthens bonds, while open communication about gaming needs enhances mutual understanding and satisfaction in partnerships.

Bangladesh has approved Pakistan’s private airline, Fly Jinnah, to operate direct flights on the Karachi-Dhaka route, resuming air connectivity between the two cities after nearly a decade

Chocolate chip cookies, invented by Ruth Graves Wakefield in 1938, are loved for their chewy texture and rich flavour. Celebrate National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day on August 4 by baking homemade cookies with this simple, delicious recipe.

A post-wedding photoshoot captures intimate, stress-free moments after the wedding. It offers creative freedom, eliminates time pressure, and helps couples reconnect. Preserve love, emotions, and new memories beyond the big day with unique, personalized photography experiences.

Revamp food habits with budget-friendly swaps: corn flour for wheat, green papaya for cucumber, and guava for apples. Choose cheaper food colours, switch beef for fish, and experiment with nutritious, affordable alternatives for a healthier, cost-effective diet.

90s Bengali weddings embraced simplicity, warmth, and community, unlike today’s extravagant, perfection-driven celebrations. From handmade decorations to spontaneous dances, nostalgia for intimate, heartfelt ceremonies is rising as couples reconsider tradition over grand, curated events for a more meaningful experience.

Bangladesh Board Game Community fosters connections through board gaming, evolving from casual meetups to tournaments like Catan Cup 2024. Beyond gaming, it nurtures friendships, entrepreneurship, and locally inspired games, making it a thriving social hub in Dhaka.

Preloved clothing is gaining popularity as a sustainable, affordable alternative to fast fashion. Thrift stores and online marketplaces are driving this eco-conscious trend, reducing textile waste and reshaping perceptions of second-hand fashion in Bangladesh’s growing sustainable fashion movement.

Marriage traditions in the subcontinent reinforce patriarchal norms, with brides leaving home while grooms staying is stigmatised. Urbanisation, education, and feminist movements challenge these customs, promoting equality, nuclear families, and religious interpretations advocating fairness in marital arrangements.

Five Bangladeshi women mountaineers defied societal norms on a historic Nepal expedition, promoting gender equality in outdoor sports. Inspired by Begum Rokeya’s vision, they champion resilience, empowerment, and future training programs to support female climbers in Bangladesh.

Transform your bedroom into a romantic retreat with a cohesive colour palette, minimal yet stylish furniture, and fluffy textures for comfort. Add warm, layered lighting and invest in durable, quality pieces to create a cosy, elegant sanctuary.

Wellness retreats offer a transformative break from routine, blending meditation, yoga, and nature’s healing power. They promote inner peace, rejuvenation, and personal growth, providing tools to return home refreshed, balanced, and reconnected with oneself.