Recently, the Canadian province of British Columbia has honoured 21 individuals with the Medal of Good Citizenship for their outstanding contributions to community life. Among these distinguished recipients is Mohammad Aminul Islam, a Surrey resident of Bangladeshi descent, whose commitment to promoting mother languages and fostering community spirit has been recognised and celebrated.

Awards season is upon us and we are here for it! Golden Globe is the first big event of the year, with its plethora of stars, glitz and glam galore! Celebrities graced the event with their scintillating presence, delivering some truly fashionable moments. The stars showed up in fantastic outfits, setting the red carpet on fire after months and also providing cues for all things trendy for 2024!

Clay and wood jewellery are such jewels, which are imbued with the rich history and cultural heritage of our country. The beauty of these jewellery pieces lies in their simplicity, earthiness, and the traditional craftsmanship that goes into creating each piece. Belal Hossain, an artisan of exceptional skill and passion, has been making clay and wood jewellery since 1984.

Back when women’s rights were not as widely recognised in society, actors such as Amitabh Bachchan built entire careers out of toxic masculinity (read: The Angry Young Man persona). Bollywood’s scriptwriters wrote hero-centric movies that rarely gave heroines much by way of character development. Women either existed as obedient wives, submissive lovers, or chaste mothers.

It’s a dream for newlyweds to build a living room that represents their affection. We are here to provide a budget-friendly guide for newly married couples on how they can select suitable décor options to create a picture-perfect living room.

For Namira, the turning point came in 2020, when newly embraced motherhood and the introspective pause brought by the pandemic led her to a realisation: tarot card reading.

It is not easy to make people laugh. In a stand-up comedy show — where the stage is a battleground and laughter is the grand prize — Sami Doha does a pretty good job bringing smiles to the faces of the audience.

As parents or guardians of new-borns to 14-year-olds, it is our partial responsibility to ensure their safety and well-being. One aspect that often goes unnoticed is the clothes we choose to buy for them. While outside or local clothing options may seem convenient, they can pose certain dangers which are hardly taken seriously.

Explore the cosmic roadmap for 2024! Uncover personalised horoscope predictions for each zodiac sign, delving into areas of growth, challenges to overcome, and self-improvement avenues. Discover what the stars have in store, guiding you to let go, work towards, and elevate your journey in the coming year. Embrace the transformative insights that will empower you on the path to self-discovery and personal development.

Scrumptious tiler khaja (sesame seed candy) and shon papri holds a special place in our hearts, so much so that occasionally, we still find ourselves indulging in the magic of shon papri and tiler khaja. An elderly hawker, Mohammad Ali’s life has been intertwined with these sweets for over three decades. Ali brings these culinary gems from Kushtia, offering a taste of tradition that has endured through the years.

Geysers and room heaters are not just appliances; they bring comfort and warmth to families.

Stoicism, in a nutshell, revolves around not showing feelings and just enduring life in silence.

With dreams of imparting the art of rickshaw painting to future generations, Monir Hossain envisions establishing a formal institution.

Chef Zohra Maliha's story is not just about culinary excellence; it's about passion, innovation, and the power of connecting people through food.

If you are thinking about how to design your new home, complement the room's practicality, and add a touch of romance, read below for some tips!

Welcome to the lives of Gen Z! Our lives are like daily soap opera on repeat.

Rickshaw art tells stories of the city's history, folklore, contemporary life, and even features the faces of our celebrated movie stars!

Rickshaw painting is an art unique to Bangladesh with its unusual burst of colours. What started with a view to attracting more customers with colourful rickshaws has now become an ambassador of our lives. UNESCO recently recognised rickshaws and rickshaw paintings as intangible cultural heritage.

Picture this: a '90s kid in Dhaka, wide-eyed, and getting lost in the digital world of Grand Theft Auto (GTA) Vice City or San Andreas. That kid was me. Fast forward to now, married and in my thirties, and here I am, still as giddy as a schoolboy in a candy store, eagerly awaiting the GTA 6 release, which is due in 2025. Some loves never die; they just respawn.

The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that spans from 25 November, the United Nations Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, to 10 December, Human Rights Day. This campaign aims to mobilise individuals and organisations globally to raise awareness and take action against all forms of violence and discrimination faced by women and girls.