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

Zarif Rashid: From professional Muay Thai fighter in Thailand to a trainer in Bangladesh

Zarif Rashid, a Bangladeshi at a loss of fluency during the primary phases of the COVID-19 pandemic, decided to completely change his life for the better with Muay Thai,
28 March 2022, 18:00 PM

London 1971 — A political frontier of the Liberation War

Warzones of the 1971 War were many, and political confrontations were often fought thousands of miles away from the battleground. Case in point, London — the bustling metropolis where expat Bengalis, and people with conscience of all nationalities launched a civil protest, and thus began a diplomatic struggle against the Pakistani military junta.
26 March 2022, 12:13 PM

Letters to the City: Art explores the complex relations of women and girls with their urban existence

With an aim to create substantial social change, Dhaka Memory and Mongol Deep Foundation organised ‘Letters to the city’, an exhibition combining art, architecture, and gender politics.
23 March 2022, 12:41 PM

Shorno Chef: TV cooking competition for children between 12 and 17

Budding young chefs from across Bangladesh are flexing their cooking skills on Shorno Chef, a new television show jointly created by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and UNICEF.
21 March 2022, 18:00 PM

The Toshakhana Museum at Dhaka: An Anthology of History

Inside the premises of Bangabandhu Military Museum, another aesthetic museum is set called Toshakhana Museum or the Treasury Museum. Father of the Nation,
21 March 2022, 18:00 PM

The Tajuddin Ahmad persona: Tales of a Liberation War leader

Without him, the history of the birth of Bangladesh would be incomplete. After all, Tajuddin Ahmad was the prime minister during the wartime Mujibnagar Government, leading and navigating through the numerous harrowing challenges the Liberation War threw during those fateful months of 1971.
21 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Uddipta Bangladesher Obhijatri: Stories of people who dared to do

A number of brilliant individuals are taking Bangladesh’s name to a unique height with their contributions in different fields for the welfare of Bangladeshi people or are overall an inspiring example to Bangladesh and highly recognised in the international arena.
21 March 2022, 18:00 PM

‘Classical Night’ — merging meditation and music at Satori Meditations

Keeping this in mind, Satori Meditations, who offer yoga services, various transformative courses and meditative therapies, hosted ‘Classical Night,’ a musical event showcasing noted and aspiring classical artists.
21 March 2022, 18:00 PM

‘Brazil — Beauty in Diversity’, a travel photography exhibition showcasing the multicultural diversity of Brazil by Sabrina Islam held at Edge Gallery

“I got my first camera, a disposable one, when I was 14. I have been travelling alone since the age of 18. As I travelled and took photography more seriously, I wanted to share my wanderlust with my friends, share the way I was seeing the world, through my lens,” said Sabrina Islam.
21 March 2022, 18:00 PM

‘Till death do us part’

Two lovers. Between them stood the biggest obstacle imaginable -- death itself.
21 March 2022, 18:00 PM

The end of a tragic love story

After struggling with cancer for over a year, Fahmida Kamal died in a hospital in Chattogram today.
21 March 2022, 15:24 PM

A lunch like no other with Kishwar Chowdhury, courtesy Durjoy Bangladesh Foundation

On Saturday, March 19, a private menu by Kishwar Chowdhury had been hosted by the famed couple Durjoy Rahman and Sania Ahsan, to an invited list of 115, which, included dignitaries from all spheres of the society. The lunch was hosted at the Prego Restaurant at the five-star hotel, The Westin Dhaka.
21 March 2022, 03:15 AM

Did COVID-19 make child marriage in Bangladesh worse?

Bangladesh has one of the highest numbers of child marriages in the world, having been ranked in 4th position globally, according to the latest report published by UNICEF, a UN organization to support humanitarian and developmental efforts for children worldwide.
17 March 2022, 14:45 PM

MasterChef Australia contestant Kishwar Chowdhury back in Dhaka

The gifted chef, Kishwar Chowdhury, has just arrived in Dhaka on March 16, after bagging the 2nd runner up position at the MasterChef Australia Season 13. The talented chef has been invited to Bangladesh by the Durjoy Bangladesh Foundation (DBF), a visionary institution founded by Durjoy Rahman, supporting all kinds of artists and art forms including the culinary delights of South Asia and beyond.
17 March 2022, 14:42 PM

Indian startup names tea brand after Ukraine’s Zelensky

An Indian startup has named its tea brand after Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky to "honour his valour and courage" in the face of Russian invasion.
17 March 2022, 13:34 PM

Your ultimate guide to buying the best coffee makers

The coffee lovers in us cannot start our day without a cup of piping hot coffee. Even though caffeine acts as the ultimate booster for many, making a cup at home can be quite the tiresome process.
14 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Food vlogging: More than meets the eye

Whether it is a birthday party celebration, hanging out with friends, or simply spending alone time at your favourite café, eating out has become an indispensable part of our everyday life.
14 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Shab-e-Barat: The night of fortune and forgiveness

The holy Shab-e-Barat is a very special night for Muslims. Although the main prayers and Holy Quran recitations start at night, the vibrancy and festiveness start as soon as the day commences.
14 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Breaking the stigma around menstruation and sanitary napkins

In 2018, one day after my morning classes, I realised that my time of the month had arrived. Unfortunately, I was unprepared and the only option was to go to the pharmacy right next to the university. I hurriedly walked in and asked for a packet of sanitary napkins and thus, began a long process of wrapping.
14 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Grameen Uniqlo’s comfortable work-wear and casuals

As the world of work changes, so dothe norms and accepted was of dressing at it. While working from home, most people got used to casual and comfortable wear and right after that time, even now the same casual outfit still tops preferences for office or any kind of professional environment.
14 March 2022, 18:00 PM