The MSME code: How banks are earning the trust of new entrepreneurs
Zarin Hossain didn’t grow up in a family of business owners. But at 28, she’s running a menstrual hygiene brand with biodegradable packaging, fuelled by a loan from a bank that initially wanted none of it.
26 June 2025, 18:00 PM
The Last Folks of Otter Fishing: Rony Sharafat’s documentary on a vanishing bond
Rony Sharafat’s documentary “The Last Folks of Otter Fishing” captures a fading human-animal tradition in Narail, highlighting ethical storytelling, ecological loss, and the urgent need to preserve vanishing cultural and environmental heritage through visual narratives.
26 June 2025, 08:49 AM
Smart AC 101: A guide to modern cooling in Bangladesh
Once upon a time, the most we expected from an air conditioner was cold air. However, in today’s Bangladesh, where rising temperatures and unpredictable power supplies collide with fast-moving digital lifestyles, smart air conditioners are offering more than just cool comfort. They’re offering control, efficiency, and even cleaner air.
25 June 2025, 18:00 PM
International students in US suffer under restrictive new rules
Tightened U.S. immigration policies in 2025 have restricted international students’ freedoms, academic opportunities, and work access, leading to increased censorship, funding cuts, bureaucratic delays, and a growing sense of exclusion within American academia.
25 June 2025, 09:03 AM
The anatomy of a face: Inside Atia Rahman’s world of prosthetic makeup
To most people, a face is a face. To Atia Rahman, it’s a map of memory, trauma, identity, and fiction. When she works, she is not just applying makeup but rather layering psychology, reconstructing time, and adding evidence to a character’s backstory.
19 June 2025, 10:19 AM
Farming against the salt: Women farmers on the frontline of the Sundarbans
In Bangladesh’s saline delta, climate-vulnerable women like Jamuna and Pushpa lead adaptation with innovative farming and resilience. Despite gender inequality and health risks, they drive sustainable solutions for survival, food security, and environmental justice.
18 June 2025, 12:00 PM
How body shaming affects kids and what families should do
Body shaming in Bangladeshi families harms children’s self-esteem, causing anxiety, depression, and eating disorders. Experts stress parental support, respectful dialogue, and stopping harmful comments to foster positive body image and protect children’s mental health.
15 June 2025, 11:37 AM
Qurbani Eid 101: Keep your sacrificial animal happy and healthy
With Eid-ul-Azha near, proper care of Qurbani animals is vital. Select healthy livestock, maintain their feeding routine, provide clean water, shelter, and hygiene, ensure child safety, and perform humane sacrifice to fulfil religious and ethical responsibilities effectively.
4 June 2025, 21:19 PM
Life on a Plate: Shaheda Yesmin’s fusion food philosophy
When you hear the phrase “fusion food,” your mind might wander to avocado sushi or kimchi tacos. But in the hands of Shaheda Yesmin, fusion is not a gimmick — it’s a carefully considered act of cultural conversation. Her debut cookbook, “Life on a Plate” is not just a collection of recipes, it’s a manual for reimagining what it means to preserve tradition while responding to the hunger of a global palate.
2 June 2025, 13:14 PM
Mirpur Katan saree gets GI recognition — But for whose gain?
Despite Mirpur Katan sarees earning GI status, Mirpur’s weavers still battle rising costs, lack of recognition, poor infrastructure, and fading traditions — trapped between promises and survival, with no real change reaching the artisans.
29 May 2025, 10:46 AM
More than just a bite the new face of biscuits
Walk into any grocery store in Bangladesh – from a bustling supershop in Dhaka to a tea stall in a village – and biscuits are everywhere.
28 May 2025, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh's Konika shines at Miss World 2025
Aklima Atika Konika’s last-minute Miss World 2025 journey spotlighted authenticity, resilience, and advocacy for children's mental health, proving that true beauty lies in purpose, sincerity, and proudly representing Bangladesh on a global stage.
26 May 2025, 09:40 AM
Sayed Zubaer Hasan’s journey: How a farmer’s son made it to Forbes 30 Under 30
Sayed Zubaer Hasan, founder of Krishi Shwapno, transforms Bangladesh’s farming through tech-driven, climate-resilient solutions. Recognised by Forbes, his agritech startup empowers 27,000+ smallholders with data, training, and direct market access for lasting social impact.
25 May 2025, 09:22 AM
The Tk 5 debate: Who deserves a place on our notes?
Bangladesh’s new Tk 5 note features 2024 protest icons Abu Sayeed and Mugdha, marking a bold shift toward memorialising civic dissent. The move stirs debate on balancing contemporary memory with timeless national history on currency.
22 May 2025, 10:24 AM
Inside Tropical Haider Amorapuri’s practical features
The name Amorapuri – which loosely translates to “the eternal town” – isn’t a catchy tagline. It reflects a lived-in lifestyle. Spread across 120 Katha (6 Bigha) of prime land, this G+16, four-tower residence was designed with balance in mind – between structure and space, utility and comfort, community and privacy.
21 May 2025, 18:00 PM
The organic shift
When Farzana Karim, a Dhaka-based HR professional, developed chronic acidity, she tried everything from antacids to Ayurvedic concoctions.
16 May 2025, 19:12 PM
The smart shopper’s checklist
Buying smart home appliances nowadays can feel like stepping into a minefield of QR codes, blinking LEDs, and tech jargon. One moment, you’re just looking for a fridge that texts you when it’s low on eggs, and the next, you’re stuck in a rabbit hole of compatibility charts and subscription-based features.
14 May 2025, 18:00 PM
Perimenopause and menopause: Understanding the hormonal journey
Menopause is a natural, transformative journey often misunderstood and stigmatized in Bangladesh. By raising awareness about perimenopause, symptoms, and support options, women can navigate hormonal changes with dignity, strength, and a renewed sense of self.
11 May 2025, 13:33 PM
It’s 40°C and you’re still ignoring street animals?
As extreme summer heat scorches Bangladesh, simple acts like leaving water bowls, offering shade, feeding hydrating food, and aiding heat-struck animals can save countless street dogs, cats, and birds from dehydration, suffering, and death.
10 May 2025, 10:21 AM
Dhaka's own Sufia Easel: Art with heart
Sufia Easel’s moody watercolour art explores anxiety, memory, and solitude. Shifting from graphic design to painting full-time, she now sells merchandise to reach wider audiences while preserving her deeply personal, emotionally rich artistic style.
3 May 2025, 08:38 AM