Priota Iftekhar: Flying the flag through fashion

Priota Iftekhar, known as the “Flag Girl,” blends fashion and heritage in Sydney, using bold Bangladeshi elements like gamcha blazers and fuchka earrings to celebrate identity, challenge stereotypes, and promote cultural pride globally.
15 May 2025, 10:02 AM
<<h6></h6> class="card-title " > Light fabrics, bold prints: Summer 2025 fashion trends
12 May 2025, 15:55 PM
<<h6></h6> class="card-title " > Tailored for you: Met Gala's bold fashion frontier
7 May 2025, 09:54 AM
<<h6></h6> class="card-title " > Azra Mahmood secures Miss World Bangladesh 2025 license
7 May 2025, 09:47 AM

Passenger traffic nears twice its capacity at HSIA

Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, the country's main aviation hub, is currently handling nearly twice its intended passenger capacity, leaving airport authorities struggling to maintain expected service standards.
14 May 2025, 18:08 PM

Summer's back: Are you drinking enough water?

Stay hydrated this summer with expert tips like starting your day with water, eating water-rich foods, snacking on electrolyte-rich dates, making DIY electrolyte drinks, and avoiding dehydration triggers like caffeine, salt, and sugary drinks.
14 May 2025, 09:21 AM

Life & Living

Priyanka Das breaks career norms for civil engineers, one floor at a time

From towering skyscrapers to sprawling bridges and intricate road networks, civil engineering is a field that shapes the physical world around us. However, despite its critical role in society, this field remains a male-dominated profession, where women are largely underrepresented.
15 May 2024, 12:31 PM

A CNG driver and Mona: A bond between two unlikely companions

In the chaos of the city streets, I witnessed an unexpected scene that warmed my heart. While hopping into a CNG for my daily commute, I couldn't help but notice something out of the ordinary — a colourful bird nestled on the driver's shoulder, affectionately named Mona by the driver.
13 May 2024, 07:26 AM

Beyond DNA: The science behind mother-child relationships

Mothers enjoy an extraordinary bond with their children. While emotional attachments are a work in progress for the best of mothers, biologically, this connection is undeniable and considerably deeper, both before and after birth.
12 May 2024, 08:37 AM

Where decisions meet design: Basic guidelines for designing a CEO’s office

Decorating office spaces can be tricky and the task gets even harder when it comes to the office of the head of the company. While most corporate offices are somewhat mundane, with the right décor and furniture they can be a cosy place too.
12 May 2024, 08:25 AM

Cybersecurity starts at home: Why mothers need digital literacy

Imagine this: You are scrolling on your phone and your mum calls you for help with her social media. Would you give her a thorough explanation or just brush it off? Whatever the circumstance may be, it is a well-known fact that we, the younger generation, have a greater grasp of the internet than our mothers. Should that, however, stay unchanged? Or should our mums know more about the digital world?
11 May 2024, 05:43 AM

Digital literacy and career opportunities for mothers

The rise of the digital age has unlocked opportunities for women to pursue their passions and make careers from the comforts of their homes. In today's digital age, women are rewriting the concept of traditional roles, embracing diverse avenues of entrepreneurship and creative expression. Let’s delve into some of these career options and see how mothers from all stages of motherhood can kick-start their journey.
11 May 2024, 05:38 AM

Helping furry friends: How you can help stray animals this summer

Whether you are a cat or dog person looking for ways to help out our furry friends in the summer heat, here are a few ways you can aid them and make a change.
9 May 2024, 09:05 AM

The psychological reasons behind your favourite colours

Colour, a seemingly simple aspect of our world, holds surprising power over our emotions and well-being. This is the realm of colour psychology, a fascinating subject that explores the intricate link between our visual experience and mental state.
5 May 2024, 08:50 AM

Searing summers: A journey through the hottest days on Earth

You might be asking yourself, “Why do some people love summer?” Given the heatwaves throughout the country, you have every right to ask. Now, let's delve into three of the hottest days ever recorded on Earth. This isn't going to make you feel better about the ongoing heatwave, but you are likely to be relieved after knowing that some people have seen worse.
2 May 2024, 09:44 AM

Felling trees, rising temperatures: Dhaka's environmental wake-up call

Rapid urbanisation and infrastructure projects have prioritised development over environmental preservation, leading to significant deforestation. Roads have widened and buildings have risen, often at the expense of the mature trees that once cooled the air and filtered pollutants.
29 April 2024, 04:53 AM

The corporate clash between millennials and Gen Zers

Gen Zers have sort of re-shaped the workplace or at least are attempting to. Working alongside them are millennials who, safe to say, have been in the workforce for quite several years. This generational mix is proving to be a hotbed for innovation albeit with its numerous challenges.
29 April 2024, 04:48 AM

Embracing slow fashion – A sustainable shift in our closets

In an era dominated by “fast fashion”, where clothing items are produced rapidly by mass-market retailers to meet the latest trends, the “slow fashion” movement presents a conscientious alternative. Slow fashion is about prioritising quality over quantity, focusing on sustainability, and making ethical choices that benefit the environment and society.
29 April 2024, 04:18 AM

Unveiling the deception of social media

Behind every photo, every video, and every post lies a curated process which is always aimed at portraying an “ideal” version of oneself to the world.
29 April 2024, 04:12 AM

How to welcome Gen Z in the workplace

Let's discuss the gap between the Millenials and Gen Z
25 April 2024, 09:26 AM

7 Summer Essentials you must have in your bag

7 things you should have in your bag to make summer days a bit more bearable.
25 April 2024, 08:40 AM

Beat the heat: AC shopping demystified

You will be stuck with your purchase for at least a decade, so it is best to do your research before you take the plunge.
24 April 2024, 09:30 AM

Please explain Slow Fashion

Slow fashion is about prioritising quality over quantity, sustainability, and making ethical choices
24 April 2024, 09:16 AM

Ways to help birds beat the summer heat

Just as much as the summer heat exhausts us, our feathered friends are just as tired too.
23 April 2024, 09:42 AM

5 ways to keep the house cool without an AC

Don’t have an air conditioner at home? Beat the ongoing heatwave following these simple tips — from clever use of curtains to including homemade coolers and roof modifications for heat reduction, and more
22 April 2024, 09:47 AM

From dance to cultural diplomacy: Sadia Islam’s inspiring journey

The Bangladesh Embassy in Portugal recently celebrated Pahela Baishakh for the first time in many years. Sadia Islam, planned the entire event along with H E Rezina Ahmed andalso choreographed an entire set of performances to show the intricacies and finesse of Bengali culture and traditions.
22 April 2024, 09:29 AM