Rehnuma Shahreen

Tea, a global, democratic beverage, connects people while offering health benefits like antioxidants and improved metabolism. Its calming compound L-theanine promotes focus and relaxation, making tea a mindful ritual that supports both body and mind wellness naturally.

Post-workout nutrition is key for recovery, combining protein, carbs, and electrolytes. Simple foods like yoghurt, oats, bananas, boiled eggs, and oral saline hydrate and replenish energy naturally, promoting muscle repair and preventing dizziness after exercise.

Chikungunya prevention relies on eliminating stagnant water and covering containers to stop Aedes mosquito breeding. Combining mosquito nets, repellents, protective clothing, and community clean-ups creates an effective defence against the disease’s spread in Bangladesh.

Financial compatibility in relationships is about aligning values around earning, spending, and saving. Open, honest money conversations build trust, prevent conflicts, and help couples negotiate differences, fostering long-term harmony beyond income or spending habits.

Have we ever stopped to wonder when the ATM machines refill themselves? Or who stocks the shelves of our favourite stores before we walk in the morning?

There’s something about rain in Dhaka. It doesn’t come politely. It arrives in sheets, in sideways gusts, soaking your bag, your back, and your plans. But once you let go of the instinct to rush for shelter, there’s a certain honesty to it -- the kind that peels off layers. You notice the city differently when it’s wet and slow.

Deshi Ballers is a pioneer. It has been seven years of constant efforts to dismantle gender stereotypes and create a supportive space where female basketball lovers can dream bigger, transforming from rookies into confident future professionals.

Chattogram’s first monorail aims to ease traffic with faster, cheaper transit, but scepticism remains due to past delays and unfinished projects. If successful, it could boost urban life, business, and tourism, though locals debate its immediate necessity.

On the occasion of International Mother’s Day, BRAC Bank’s women-centred initiative TARA held an event that did not just celebrate motherhood or struggles of being a mother but gently pulled apart the structure surrounding it. The event titled “Parenting: A Shared Journey of Partnership” created space for a much-needed dialogue that was not about glorifying sacrifice but rather about asking why parenting still leans heavily, and often unfairly, on mothers and how partners can show up to share it.

Though the first thing you notice right after entering might be the colours, since they are vibrant, generous, full of life, but there is something more, the scent of something older might carry you away.

On Saturday, 10 May 2025, students gathered at the central gymnasium of the University of Dhaka for a self-defence workshop titled “Rise and Resist.” Organised in collaboration with Legacy MMA Gym, the event brought together around 120 individuals to learn basic self-defence techniques to respond to harassment or physical assault.

Eid travel is chaotic, but planning ahead ensures a smooth journey. Book tickets early, pack smart, stay hydrated, and be cautious of pickpockets. Carry essentials, dress for the weather, and keep entertainment handy for a stress-free trip.

Homegrown things of our local craftsmen, along with adding aesthetics to our lives, bring a piece of our own heritage into our homes and wardrobes that resonates with our identity and culture in a way that feels perfect.

Under the new directive, drivers who demand fares beyond the meter reading may face fines of up to Tk 50,000 or a six-month jail term.

Picture a day where wagging tails, playful paws, and laughter fill a space, with a chance to witness the unique, unspoken connections between humans and animals

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.

“It’s a wonderful experience to see the works of two artists from different mediums in the same exhibition -- works that seem to express their inner thoughts in two different ways, yet woven together by a single thread,” these words from a visitor, Nuzhat Jahan, perfectly encapsulates the exhibition Visually Bimurto by Habibur Rahman and Shamsad Rahman.

When speaking about Gulshan and Banani, the two most elegant areas of Dhaka, a polychromatic image of towering skyscrapers, corporate prestige, and the opulence of daily life comes to mind. At the middle of these two urban epicenters, hides another reality that often dismays the people of its neighborhood, named Korail.

New Year’s Eve in Bangladesh offers diverse experiences, from the beach tranquillity of Cox's Bazar to Rangamati's vibrant hills, Sundarbans' peaceful silence, Sylhet's serene tea gardens, and Dhaka's energetic celebrations, ensuring memorable moments for all.

The Dhaka Flow Festival 2024 has been a celebration of mindfulness and connection, set against the buzzing backdrop of Gulshan Society Lake Park. For two days, the park transformed into a vibrant hub where people from all walks of life—children, young adults, and the elderly, gathered to embrace wellness, creativity, and community.