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
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12 May 2025, 15:55 PM
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7 May 2025, 09:54 AM
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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

Measuring success in doing side jobs

Starting a side hustle can be an exciting and rewarding way to pursue your passions, build new skills, and earn extra income. However, to determine whether your side hustle is successful, it's important to establish clear metrics and goals for measuring progress and growth over time. Here are some key strategies for measuring success in a side job.
4 March 2023, 13:38 PM

3 ways to find happiness in life according to Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs, the late co-founder and CEO of Apple, was known not only for his innovative spirit and business acumen but also for his unique perspectives on life and happiness. In 2005 he delivered his now revered speech at Stanford University on life and paved a roadmap for happiness and satisfaction.
4 March 2023, 13:27 PM

Work from home you’d want to do!

In today's digital era, work-from-home opportunities are becoming increasingly common. Because of these positions' freedom and convenience, they are a feasible choice for many people who want to improve their work-life balance, reduce their commute time, or simply work in a comfortable and familiar setting.
1 March 2023, 11:57 AM

Celebrating classical Music with Dhaka Classics

On Sunday evening, 26 February, Dhaka Classics hosted The Dhaka Classics Media Salon, where they announced their official launch to promote western classical, jazz and traditional music from home and abroad. During the event, the guests got to enjoy the performances of celebrated singer Neil Mukherjee and one of the board members, Kelley Michelle Taylor.
1 March 2023, 11:23 AM

How to declutter your mind

The human brain is essentially a supercomputer, with around a billion neurons forming a trillion connections. Those are some remarkable numbers but unfortunately, unlike a computer, our memory doesn’t have a search option (Elon should really look into this).
1 March 2023, 10:23 AM

Boundaries you need to set for inner peace

Boundaries are very important. We all have limitations and we tend to often take things to the limits simply because we don’t have any boundaries. This can be very bad for our inner peace and so, we need to act accordingly. Sure, you may feel guilty at first and they may not give the best impression to others but remember, you must protect your boundaries at all cost. Besides, boundaries increase our sense of selves and self-worth.
1 March 2023, 10:15 AM

Explore the aesthetics of a minimalist dining room

A home's dining room is where family and friends gather to enjoy good times and warm spirits over a meal prepared with care. A dining room decorated in a minimalist style makes for an uncluttered setting in which it is more fun to share meals with loved ones. When family mealtimes at home increase, everyone will appreciate the sleek, understated pieces of dining furniture.
27 February 2023, 12:05 PM

IELTS General Writing: 7 tips and tricks

Acing the IELTS General Writing test has never been easier. Straight from the horse’s mouth, CIC News brings to you 7 of the best tips for high band scores in the exam to take you a step closer to Canadian emigration.
27 February 2023, 11:40 AM

Top 5 interesting facts about ‘Pop Samrat’ Azam Khan

Azam Khan holds a significant place in Bangladeshi music history. He was one of the first local musicians to introduce western instruments and infuse them with compositions based on the Bangladeshi society of his time.
27 February 2023, 11:29 AM

Stitch design in OPPO Reno8 T: An aesthetic that’s way more than a mere fashion statement

The latest edition to the Reno series, Reno8 T, comes with a Fiberglass-Leather Design, elevating the design approach one step ahead while intermingling the everlasting allure of stitching with the appeal of design aesthetics. Employing a new technique to remove plastic edging together with a new leather stitching pattern surrounding the camera model, Reno8 T flaunts a design inspired by stitching art that offers a multitude of benefits for tech-savvy users. In fact, OPPO Reno8 T is the very first smartphone to feature a ‘stitch design’ on fiberglass leather, using an embossing process that will offer nothing short of a premium experience for smartphone users. Driven by an urge to add dimension to the fashion statement of smartphone users, OPPO has added a textured design around the camera module for simulating the effect of leather stitching and layering visual effects.
26 February 2023, 12:20 PM

How to be more disciplined in life?

Ever seen people who breeze through life with the right amount of sleep, a healthy diet, and time for everything? They seem to be living a charmed life. However, it’s not as much magic, as it is discipline — a good habit that takes years of perseverance to build and sustain. A fizzle-proof way of life, discipline delivers much more than willpower or motivation, and can be the best bet for even the lazier ones amongst us.
25 February 2023, 09:58 AM

Ways to use ChatGPT for higher productivity

People have embraced ChatGPT for its apparent benefits in the fields of writing, studying, research, and much more. Despite the apprehensions prevalent in workplaces regarding the conversational AI tool, experts say that ChatGPT is not going to take away people’s jobs anytime soon but can actually help them be much more productive in their work.
25 February 2023, 09:47 AM

Best ways to comfort a sad person

While an ideal approach would vary from person to person, growing research suggests that a good conversation can go a long way to make people feel better. People deal with sadness in different ways — some like to be left alone while others want company; some feel happier with a bar of chocolate, whereas others cannot register any form of solace until they start to feel better on their own.
25 February 2023, 09:35 AM

Shams, the Internet Star

Thoughts of Shams came to inception in 2017. Shams Afroz Chowdhury turned to content creation to divert her attention during a period in her life when she was possibly the most vulnerable she had ever been.
23 February 2023, 09:27 AM

Learning to say No!

A vital life skill that many individuals struggle with is learning to say "no." It may be challenging to set limits and advocate for oneself, whether it's in response to a social invitation, a request for assistance at work, or a request for a personal favour. Nonetheless, it may be beneficial to others to say "no," as well as one's personal well-being.
22 February 2023, 16:33 PM

Aditya Chopra not a rumour: Confirms ‘The Romantics’ on Netflix

‘The Romantics’, directed by Smriti Mudhra and produced by YRF Entertainment is a fascinating documentary series on Netflix that explores the romantic genre of Indian cinema. It begins with Yash Chopra's first full-length feature from the early 1970s and ends with Jab Tak Hai Jaan, his final film. However, what makes this series a must-watch (and we do not say this lightly) is the appearance of Aditya Chopra, one of the finest filmmakers of Bollywood today and the eldest son of Yash Chopra who appeared for an extensive interview on camera for the very first time.
22 February 2023, 16:29 PM

Pathaan release in Bangladesh: Audience reactions

After much speculation, it has been confirmed that Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan will be released in Bangladesh. On 19 February, the Ministry of Information confirmed that the film has been given the green light to be released in the country. Following the announcement, King Khan himself recognised the initiative on Twitter.
22 February 2023, 16:24 PM

10 things to consider before getting married

A significant turning point in anyone's life is marriage. It is a unique period in one's life when making the commitment to love and appreciates someone through good and bad times is very important. But for a marriage to succeed and last a lifetime, a number of issues must be resolved before the couple is married. The following are ten things to consider before getting married.
22 February 2023, 15:43 PM

How to fix underlying problems in any relationship

Relationships are a vital part of human life, providing emotional support, love, and companionship. However, even the best relationships can experience underlying problems that, if left unresolved, can lead to deeper issues and even separation. Fortunately, many of these underlying problems can be addressed and fixed, provided both parties are committed to working through the issues together. Keeping that in mind, here are some steps you can take to start working on your relationship and hopefully change things for the better.
22 February 2023, 15:28 PM

Mehedi Hasan Polok discussing the state of boxing in Bangladesh

Mehedi Hasan Polok has been relentlessly working to make boxing more prevalent in Bangladesh. When he is not in the ring himself, the professional boxer, who has 4 wins under his belt, is organising combat sports through his own promotion UCSP (Ultimate Combat Sports Promotions). His dream is for boxing to have the same significance in our culture that sports like cricket does.
22 February 2023, 15:21 PM