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

Pest control: how to deal with cockroaches and other vermin

Termites, cockroaches and other pests like mosquitoes, ticks, rats and mice are very common in summer
28 May 2022, 09:09 AM

Essential preparation tips for this year’s Hajj

Hajj, the annual Islamic pilgrimage to the holiest city of Makkah, will be in full form this year. Muslims around the world, including Bangladesh, will take this divine journey as part of their religious duty.
28 May 2022, 08:57 AM

VR avatar’s sexual assault in Metaverse: What to blame now?

The incident of sexual assault on the virtual avatar of a female Betatester for Meta’s Horizon World might be baffling to some, and difficult to grasp for others, but for many others, it is a simple demonstration of what social scientists and activists have been saying for years. Sexual assault is never a survivor’s fault, only the perpetrators.
26 May 2022, 15:18 PM

Smartphone apps that will help you during Hajj

From simply getting correct directions to helpful pointers for performing Hajj, there are many smartphone apps available just with that aim.
26 May 2022, 10:49 AM

What You Must Do Before Going to Hajj

Hajj is one of the main rituals of Islam, and it takes tremendous physical and mental effort, as well as spiritual dedication. Because of the nature of it, like all types of pilgrimage, it can be quite challenging and requires certain preparations too. It's not a matter that can be taken lightly or suddenly decided upon. Hajj demands thorough and meticulous preparation that takes time.
26 May 2022, 10:33 AM

Who will you fall in love with based on their zodiac signs?

Find your perfect partner by your zodiac signs.
26 May 2022, 10:10 AM

Workplace Zodiac: Matching star signs with your colleagues

Here are the zodiac signs and their traits as an employee.  
25 May 2022, 10:21 AM

Mirpur 10 Book market: Your go-to place for old books

The Mirpur 10 book market, sometimes called the old book market is easy to navigate, especially if Nilkhet is too far for you.
25 May 2022, 09:51 AM

BD K-Family Presents K-Meet 6.0: A Passionate Celebration of South Korean Culture

On 20 May, 2021, BD K-Family celebrated everything South Korean, starting from embracing their food, music, pop culture and many more, with their event Dhaka K-Meet 6.0.
24 May 2022, 12:21 PM

How to effectively increase attention span

A short attention span can create a bunch of difficulties in our everyday lives including poorer performance at school or work, and impotence in completing daily tasks.
24 May 2022, 11:59 AM

The Islamic strain in Kazi Nazrul Islam

Nazrul’s iconic poem uses both Islamic lore as well as Hindu myths to rebel against all that dehumanises and discriminates against human beings.
23 May 2022, 09:12 AM

4 tips to help you manage expenses during inflation

Budgeting is perhaps the single most important tool that helps us manage our money wisely during volatile economic times.
23 May 2022, 08:53 AM

Natural décor ideas to accentuate your rooms

Add that fresh and pleasant touch of summer to your interior design options.
22 May 2022, 11:15 AM

The new normal: 9-5 work routine not to return soon

Some people love working from home, while the rest miss their colleagues and the commotion of a proper work place.
19 May 2022, 12:21 PM

Bangladesh from a foreign student’s point of view

Going abroad to study can be an experience of a lifetime. Being introduced to new cultures, getting involved with new people, tasting new food and with a host of other novel experiences that follow, we not only enhance our educational qualifications, but also create bonds for a lifetime and memories to cherish forever.
16 May 2022, 18:00 PM

The Fearless Collective: Memoir of an artist in Sri Lanka amidst the economic crisis

A couple of years ago, I was on my phone looking for art residencies where I could learn hands-on how to paint large scale murals.
16 May 2022, 18:00 PM

Online vs offline shopping in Bangladesh: A look into a post pandemic debate

With the rapid rise of technology, the hectic schedules of our lives compounded with COVID-19, the popularity of online shopping has been soaring through the roof.
16 May 2022, 18:00 PM

5 top Buddhist sites in Bangladesh

Although Buddhism comprises a very small percentage of the population, there are Buddhist temples and monasteries aplenty, especially due to Bengal’s rich Buddhist heritage.
14 May 2022, 10:11 AM

Gift of prophecy: Khona's origin story in Bangla folklore

Khona, the mythical lady of ancient Bengal was as keen and clever as her prophecies, or so history depicts her to be.
12 May 2022, 11:34 AM

House of the Dragon – A Game of Thrones Prequel

Expectations are high for its spin-off, House of the Dragon, the latest foray into Westeros. Set to premiere on HBO Max in August 2022, one might ask, how will it be any different from its predecessor?
10 May 2022, 12:02 PM