Have you ever stood in your fully-furnished living space and thought that it is somehow lacking ‘something’? Maybe it was fine before, but lately ‘home’ has started to look a little...tired. If so, it may be time to bring in some new elements and discard some of the old ones to give your ever-known comfort zone a new look altogether.

As Mother's Day approaches, we honour the women who have shown us love, strength, and resilience. Sajida Rahman Danny epitomises these qualities in her work empowering young adults with neurological disorders in Bangladesh. As founder and director of PFDA Vocational Training Centre, she provides skills training and opportunities to those who might otherwise be marginalised. Her efforts have changed countless lives and serve as a testament to a mother's love and determination to make a difference.

Being a working mum is a tremendous juggling act that calls for dedication, patience, and tonnes of mental grit. Having a successful career or a family to support comes with its own set of challenges, but when you combine the two, the trials can multiply significantly. Despite all the obstacles in her way, many working mothers are succeeding strongly in our society.

Single motherhood — a phrase that carries many stories of strength, perseverance, and resilience. It takes a village to raise a child yet single mothers are out there doing it all by themselves — juggling a million other responsibilities, and dealing with social stigma. Despite all these barriers and challenges, these mothers are shattering stereotypes and exceeding expectations.

Mothers are known for their strength and courage, and for more than just how they bring children into the world. Raising children is a struggle, especially when they are afflicted with ailments. Farha Hasan and Nazli Hussain are just two of countless such special mothers who have made mountains move with their love.

Motherhood is a precious undying bond that has a special place in everyone’s heart. From the very first moments of our lives, mothers are always there to love, cherish and support us through the ups and downs of life. With Mother’s Day just around the corner, what better way to say thank you to our mothers and celebrate the loving bond than capturing and cherishing our beautiful moments with them over the years?

Living expenses in Dhaka can be extremely costly for couples, especially with growing inflation and stagnant salary growth. Making ends meet in such a situation may be difficult, and many couples may find it difficult to prepare for future aspirations such as purchasing a home, having children, or planning for retirement. However, with a little work and imagination, cutting living expenses and maximising your income is feasible.

Since November 2022, the whole world has been inexplicably changed by the powerful AI chatbot, ChatGPT. This revolutionary chatbot, created by OpenAI, reached over 1 million users in 5 days. It's one of the shining examples of the incredible work being done in the field of AI, and no one is more at the forefront of this revolution than OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman.

Formally and medically known as glossophobia, this common fear can go beyond just being nervous to talk to an audience; a racy heart and sweaty palms triggered by our flight-or-fight response.

With depression being a growing problem in this intolerant society of endless desires and our lives chaotic and stressful, we could use some wise words of Buddha.

Every year, the International Jazz Day is celebrated around the world on 30 April. It was declared a special occasion by UNESCO as a means to highlight jazz music and its diplomatic role in uniting people all around the globe.

The Met Gala, formally known as the Costume Institute Gala or the Costume Institute Benefit is the annual fundraiser charity event for the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

Met Gala is the annual fundraising charity gala for the Costume Institute of The Metropolitan Museum of Art which also serves as the opening of the spring exhibition of the institute.

Bangladeshi artist Preema Nazia Andaleeb's artworks 'Nazia Preema: Self Love' were on show at London's Brady Arts Centre (Hanbury St, in London's East End/Tower Hamlets).

WeScale is a cross-regional accelerator in South Asia focused on women-led startups that are eager to raise initial funds for their companies. They are also a part of the South Asia Regional Digital Initiative (SARDI) by USAID's Innovation and Research (ITR) Hub, Technology Division (ITR/T). They are the forerunners in backing highly potential startups and bringing together angel investors, stakeholders, and women entrepreneurs who have exceptional products or services.

In a thrilling turn of events, two talented Bangladeshi models, Efa Tabassum and Roni Imran, are making waves on the global stage as they participate in the highly anticipated beauty pageant, Mr. and Miss Celebrity International 2023.

We may be adopting a young, energetic dog or cat one day, but in a blink of an eye, regular visits to the vet start as with age many complications start to surface. If your beloved pet has also reached an age where they need some extra care, some simple ways can make their lives safer, easier, and more comfortable.

Labour Day in certain countries and May Day in others, is a celebration of the hard-working labour classes. While International Labour Day or May Day is celebrated on 1 May worldwide, Labour Day in the United States is celebrated in September. On May Day, big cities all over the globe often have labour parades, and rallies. Women's rights, working conditions for immigrants, and the worsening of workers' conditions are all highlighted.

For many of us, Nilkhet is a synonym for nostalgia. When we walk through the narrow maze of the book bazaar, where the smell of freshly printed pages fills up the air, we cannot help but admire this vibrant hub of literature. Nilkhet, a haven for book lovers, has every book one might look for. And if you are on a journey of self-growth, then this place will not disappoint you.

It seems as if saying please and thank you does not even scratch the surface of “old-school” manners children should know and use that would set them ahead of their peers. Parents must constantly practice manners at home, and set a good example for them, as children are great at mimicking actions. However, it is also prudent that parents have age-appropriate expectations of their children because kids are only capable of learning and doing certain things at each stage of life, even if they do amaze you sometimes. Positive reinforcement often works better on little people than threats and rewards do.