Ayman Anika

Buying smart home appliances nowadays can feel like stepping into a minefield of QR codes, blinking LEDs, and tech jargon. One moment, you’re just looking for a fridge that texts you when it’s low on eggs, and the next, you’re stuck in a rabbit hole of compatibility charts and subscription-based features.

Menopause is a natural, transformative journey often misunderstood and stigmatized in Bangladesh. By raising awareness about perimenopause, symptoms, and support options, women can navigate hormonal changes with dignity, strength, and a renewed sense of self.

As extreme summer heat scorches Bangladesh, simple acts like leaving water bowls, offering shade, feeding hydrating food, and aiding heat-struck animals can save countless street dogs, cats, and birds from dehydration, suffering, and death.

Sufia Easel’s moody watercolour art explores anxiety, memory, and solitude. Shifting from graphic design to painting full-time, she now sells merchandise to reach wider audiences while preserving her deeply personal, emotionally rich artistic style.

“It’s not always going to be sunshine — and your umbrella for that rain is your savings,” said Arup Haider, Deputy Managing Director of City Bank. His metaphor speaks to a reality many in Bangladesh are now waking up to: retirement is no longer a distant concern, but an urgent planning priority.

Berger EcoCoat is more than a product; it’s a paradigm shift.

On a sweltering afternoon in Dhaka, your makeup feels like it’s melting off by the minute.

For Ilham and Isra Fuljhuri Khan, music was not a choice — it was an inheritance.

These are the warriors of the Bangladesh Wheelchair Cricket Team. And they play for dignity!

Gunoboti is not about freezing traditions in time but creating spaces where they can evolve.

Zafreen admits that running a business in the current economy has not been easy.

Beat the summer heat in Bangladesh with stylish home décor tips like breathable bedding, light colours, LED lighting, and cooling verandas. These simple changes create a refreshing, energy-efficient sanctuary without relying solely on air conditioning.

Purny Ayman made history as the first Bangladeshi woman in international motorsport, finishing fourth in UAE’s Time Attack. Her inspiring journey blends passion, virtual training, and perseverance, breaking barriers for women in global racing culture.

Cellato’s Byakuya is the world’s most expensive ice cream, blending rare white truffle, Parmigiano Reggiano, and sake lees into a $6,696 luxury dessert. This artisanal, East-meets-West creation redefines premium culinary indulgence and fine dining.

The concept of stand-up comedy, an individual armed with a microphone and delivering witty and observational humour to a live audience, has been a foreign notion until relatively recently.

What started as a niche form of entertainment, in recent years, has grown into a medium for storytelling, political satire, and everyday connection. Memes now serve as a mirror of society, and as Bangladesh continues to embrace digitalisation, they are now contributing to online conversations and sparking social change.

In Bangladesh, where motherhood is deeply woven into a woman’s identity, infertility is more than just a medical condition — it is a deeply entrenched social stigma. For many women, being unable to conceive means being treated as incomplete, facing emotional abuse, and even experiencing violence.

Eid in Dhaka is a time of vibrant celebrations, heartfelt reunions, and, for many, the perfect opportunity to capture and share the city’s festive spirit on Instagram.

Food has always been a powerful way to connect people across cultures and borders. During this year’s Ramadan, Chef Sohail Ahmed — an accomplished Pakistani culinary artist, hailing from Abbottabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa — brought the vibrant and aromatic tastes of his homeland to Bangladesh, offering locals a rare chance to explore authentic Pakistani dishes right here at Amaya Food Gallery, Amari Dhaka.

Eid blends nostalgia and joy, from chand raat’s excitement to morning prayers, family feasts, and the cherished salami tradition. Despite evolving customs, Eid’s essence — togetherness, generosity, and cultural traditions like Ityadi — remains timeless, uniting generations in heartfelt celebration.