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

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

Being nice can actually be POWERFUL

Genuine kindness can deepen the shallowest relationships, and turn out to be lifesavers. Being nice is an actual science that does not just help the other person, it also does wonderful things for our brain. Consciously practicing kindness can have real life benefits, from making us feel good to boosting our health through the release of heart-healthy, feel-good hormones. Being nice can activate the part of our brain that has to do with “empathy,” is a natural anxiety antidote that reduces stress and can even help us become more professionally successful.
24 July 2022, 12:56 PM

Ex-Vegan Bear Grylls is now 'Against Vegetables'

Once a strong advocate for the vegan lifestyle, Bear Grylls revealed that he longer supports the lifestyle he once led religiously. The bravest man on television revealed in a recent interview that he is actively ‘against’ eating nuts, grains, wheat and vegetables after they negatively impacted his health.
23 July 2022, 14:02 PM

Why Ryan Gosling said YES to Ken doll

A few weeks ago, a picture of Ryan Gosling posing as Ken Doll, broke the internet. From his hair to his clean shiny face, everything spoke of Barbie perfect. However, moviegoers now have the daughter of Ryan Gosling to thank for his upcoming plastic perfect role of Ken.
23 July 2022, 13:42 PM

5 things to pack for workcation

With the new mindset of ‘work from here, there and everywhere,’ millennials are embarking on new and frequent journeys outside their town and even country, at a moment's notice. With just a laptop, tablet or even a smartphone one can continue to work and deliver without any loss in productivity. But not so fast! Before you skip town to live your fantasy of working remotely, you have to know what to pack for the extended workcation.
23 July 2022, 11:52 AM

How to not be always late

What a way to start the day! The meeting was scheduled to start at 9. You rush into the conference room and the boss gives you a frown. The clock on the wall says 9:20. Sound familiar? As unfortunate as it is, you are not the only one called Late Lateef by their colleagues. A lot of people struggle with the same awkward problem – ‘being on time.’ Here are few of our tips to avoid such ineptness.
23 July 2022, 09:47 AM

What You MUST NOT have in your bedroom

The bedroom is more often than not the haven within our homes. This is where we come to relax and get a good night’s sleep, to recharge. It is essential then, that the bedroom becomes an oasis of peace and tranquillity. With that in mind, there are definitely some things which become essential, while others should be steered clear of.
23 July 2022, 08:37 AM

5 Habits of Highly Unsuccessful People

Out of 8 billion people around the globe, minus the squalling babies who have yet to make sense of the world and the very old who have lived their best lives, it would be quite difficult to find a single man or woman who does not wish to be successful. While everyone is looking to emulate go-getters and adopt their habits, it is equally important to know which behaviours to dodge, so as to evade the lifestyle of the unsuccessful. Here are 5 overarching habits that unsuccessful people live by, for you to sidestep, or get out of.
22 July 2022, 14:09 PM

Wasfia Nazreen becomes first Bangladeshi to summit K2

Wasfia Nazreen early today (July 22, 2022) became the first person from Bangladesh to scale Pakistan’s notorious K2, the world’s second highest mountain, her expedition told AFP.
22 July 2022, 13:19 PM

Elvis still King as biopic grosses over the $100 Million mark at the US box office alone

The biopic portrayed the profligate, tragic life of legendary singer Elvis Presley. It does so by looking through the lens of Elvis’ (Austin Butler) at times abusive, complicated relationship with his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker (Tom Hanks). The movie tells the story which spans over two decades worth of the singer's life, from Presley's rise to fame, his megastardom, and the consequences that came with it.
21 July 2022, 12:20 PM

Men in Skirts the new Break-Out Trend?

The famous founder of the Fight Club, Brad Pitt was caught rocking a skirt while promoting his latest action flick, Bullet Train in Berlin. The debonair actor brought the X factor on the red carpet while donning the brown knee-length, rugged skirt and combat boots
20 July 2022, 10:06 AM

Surviving the economic crisis with sanity: warning satire ahead

The recent economic crisis has placed everyone on the edge of their seats. Citizens are worried about everything from power shortages to being unable to catch-up with the rising inflation. Hence, in these troubled times, RBR comes up with few solutions to minimise the scare and live a better life than expected.
20 July 2022, 09:44 AM

Fahad Hossain and the story behind Amader School

The world today, is said to be at the fingertips of the young and the progressive, cheers to the digitalisation of everything from the education sector to health. And Bangladesh is no less behind. Here in this article, we discuss, Fahad Hossain, Founder, Amader School, initiated online activities back in 2017 through the popular social media channel, YouTube. Today after 5 years, the e-education service provider is famous amongst millions of young school goers, trying to understand text book syllabus better.
20 July 2022, 08:49 AM

Adnan Sami says ‘Alvida’ to Fans on Instagram

Fans were left shocked and wondering after celebrated singer Adnan Sami deleted all his videos and pictures on his Instagram handle. After that, the 50-year-old singer shared only a single video that read ‘ALVIDA (goodbye).’
19 July 2022, 13:51 PM

Paying tribute to Humayun Ahmed and some of his iconic characters

We share a heartfelt tribute to the maestro, Humayun Ahmed penned many years ago. The tribute, still as relevant as it was back then, points out the immensity of love and affection that we hold for the 'magician of words.' Rest in peace, sir.
19 July 2022, 09:50 AM

Surviving the 30s with sanity

If you are an early 90s kid, you’ve probably been staring at the calendar, counting the last days of your twenties and the beginning of your thirties. Expecting the impending doom, many thoughts will and most likely have visited you at night while you stare at the ceiling fan contemplating life decisions.
19 July 2022, 07:51 AM

10 warning signs of a heat stroke

With record breaking heat waves being experienced all over the world, heat stroke is a very real risk that many of us will face even without realizing. A heatstroke, also called a sun stroke, is the most serios form of harm caused by exposure to extreme heat, usually indicated by a core body temperature of 104°C. But there are warning signs of a heatstroke in the making, and we can all look out for the following symptoms to help avoid it for ourselves and prevent in the people around you.
17 July 2022, 10:04 AM

How to lose the holiday weight

Eid-ul-Azha typically brings with it feasts of beef and mutton, and all that go with it. The various types of curry and kebabs and delicious sides like breads and pulao means that we find ourselves in a foodie’s paradise throughout Eid holidays.
16 July 2022, 11:32 AM

Kickboxing: Words of a Winner

Martial Arts is a popular exercise and self-defence form that everyone wishes to learn but one that demands absolute commitment and utmost diligence from its pupil, before bestowing its unique favours on them. Martial Arts can bring discipline, strength and muscle memory into one’s life and teach them reflexes that can catch predators off guard, a coveted skill crucial for every woman, especially in this subcontinent.
16 July 2022, 10:54 AM

Bored at home? Here’s what you can do

Are you one of those lucky people who get to have really long holidays? Or were you forced to take the mandatory corporate block leave because it will expire? In any case, if you have some hours to fill and are getting bored otherwise, here are some ideas.
16 July 2022, 07:27 AM

Playing with water: Summer Fun 101

While summer is definitely great for fruit lovers, the season can be quite a doozy with its severe heat and humidity, particularly in Bangladesh. While many on the internet might wax poetic about the season’s long days, fragrant air and warm nights, the bounties are definitely balanced off with things like heat waves and a glaring sun.
14 July 2022, 07:07 AM