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

Dos and don’ts in dealing with the coronavirus

It is easy to understand that just about anyone would be stressed out over a public health emergency. It is also important to address the situation by staying informed, and being kind and supportive to each other.
16 March 2020, 18:00 PM

Autism and NDDs: Know the difference

The Institute of Paediatric Neurodisorder And Autism (IPNA) had organised a training on NDDs (Neuro-Developmental Disability) for media personnel on 29 February, 2020 at the IPNA seminar room at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University at Shahbagh.
9 March 2020, 18:00 PM

In the right state of being

The year 2020 is not shaping out to be in the world that we wanted — within just three months of the year, it has been one soul-shaking wakeup call after another, environmentally, politically, and health hazard-wise.
9 March 2020, 18:00 PM

Personally speaking

In my imagination, I see myself in a beautiful home showered by the golden afternoon sunlight, the slant rays flirting with my plush
9 March 2020, 18:00 PM

Lunch time mania

Clink and clatter, corporate conversations, and meaningful meetings – this is the scenario you can expect to see if you ever walk into a restaurant during lunch time, specifically in a commercial area.
9 March 2020, 18:00 PM

Office lunches from around the world

I rallied around with friends spread across the globe and requested (read pleaded/hounded) them to send me images of the food they ate at lunch in office, offering a unique glimpse into their food cultures and traditions.
9 March 2020, 18:00 PM

Anchored in heritage: A reincarnation of long-lost boats

Given that Bangladesh is a riverine country, it comes as no surprise that boats of various shapes, sizes, and forms had been crafted — to use and commute its many rivers and canals, and to cater to the diverse needs and purposes of those aboard, be it recreational or functional.
9 March 2020, 18:00 PM

ABCs of bike stunts

Bike stunts refer to activities involving acrobatic manoeuvring of the motorcycle and sometimes the rider. This requires balance, skills, techniques, and most of all, the determination to do so given that it is quite difficult and often dangerous.
9 March 2020, 18:00 PM

Equality through DIGNITY

And hence, based on this positive note, and in anticipation of the upcoming International Women’s Day, we spoke to Shaheen Anam, executive director, Manusher Jonno Foundation to learn more about equality, reduction of domestic violence, inclusion of unpaid labour into the GDP, feminism and its future prospects.
2 March 2020, 18:00 PM

Niharika Momtaz blends visual art with fashion

Art was never meant to be for walls only. It adds zest to life, in all its aspects. Thinking in that line, designer Niharika Momtaz has recently collaborated with the eminent artist Jamal Ahmed, to create some pieces of exquisite wearable art saris.
2 March 2020, 18:00 PM

Recitals and Music

EMK Book Club | Books for Encouragement
2 March 2020, 18:00 PM

Empowering women led businesses with EBL

Having a business is easier than ever with the online platforms. A good product, capital, and a viable supply chain with an established delivery system – the very basics of a business are no longer that out of reach.
2 March 2020, 18:00 PM

My experience at Isha Foundation

I started my journey full of joy and excitement, as this yoga retreat was long awaited and I finally got the chance to attend it. Isha Yoga Centre is a concern of the Isha foundation.
2 March 2020, 18:00 PM

Training the path with light

On the 28th of February, Bangladesh’s first fine perfume brand started its journey with the soft launch of “Jonaki fragrance by Nasreen Zamir” at the Grand Ballroom of the Westin.
2 March 2020, 18:00 PM

Salmon fest at Dhaka Regency

Taking advantage of the current fine weather that’s well suited for open-air dining, Dhaka Regency Hotel and Resort is holding their annual salmon festival.
2 March 2020, 18:00 PM

Celebrating Women’s Day with Kay Kraft

Go purple with Kay Kraft this Women’s Day as the fashion brand celebrates the creativity, inspiration, trust, pride, and strength of
2 March 2020, 18:00 PM

Canvas for awareness and change

Wall art is not merely just a tool for decoration, but can also be an effective medium to convey messages and raise awareness on social issues.
2 March 2020, 18:00 PM

Cookups: A story of homecooking

Casting a spin on home-dining to revolutionise it, Cookups is an online, homemade food delivery system that seeks to introduce thoughtful dining onto our platters.
2 March 2020, 18:00 PM

Shoot to thrill

My first Bond movie was Thunderball at Madhumita Cinema Hall sometime in the late seventies. For lack of a baby sitter I tagged along on my parents’ movie date, thereby spoiling Sean Connery’s awesome action moments as James Bond for them.
2 March 2020, 18:00 PM

TAAGA MAN

…And TAAGA MAN certainly helps in this regards with their latest collection of up-to-the minute trendy clothes for the modern chap.
2 March 2020, 18:00 PM