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#Profile / How Ruslan Hossain revolutionised fitness in Bangladesh

Transform fitness aspirations into reality by following Ruslan Hossain, the visionary behind Ruslan's Studio. From Banani to Dhanmondi, his holistic approach combines nutrition with bodybuilding to revolutionize health standards across the entire Bangladesh fitness landscape.
19 January 2026, 19:01 PM
19 January 2026, 19:01 PM
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Obesity: Here’s how to combat the global health endemic

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), in 2022, 1 in 8 people were obese globally. This figure implies that between 1990 and 2022,
18 January 2026, 00:00 AM
18 January 2026, 00:00 AM
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The lure of natural dyes in sustainable fashion

If there is one buzzword that aptly summarises the initiatives and undertakings of the last few decades, it is sustainability. Th
18 January 2026, 00:00 AM
18 January 2026, 00:00 AM
How one entrepreneur is modernising Bangladesh’s fashion retail

How one entrepreneur is modernising Bangladesh’s fashion retail

Transforming Bangladesh fashion, Zahia Khondoker Aroni launched Strides Co to bridge local manufacturing with global trends. This sustainable brand prioritizes inclusivity through diverse sizing, empowers young designers, and fosters a sophisticated retail culture nationwide.
5 January 2026, 17:11 PM
5 January 2026, 17:11 PM
How Alavee Hossain is redefining wellness and spas in Dhaka

How Alavee Hossain is redefining wellness and spas in Dhaka

Transform Dhaka’s urban stress into serenity with Alavee Hossain’s visionary wellness sanctuaries, Kensho and Yugen. Experience world-class medicated spas, cutting-edge technology, and holistic retreats like Ahara Woods for ultimate relaxation and professional self-care excellence.
18 December 2025, 10:50 AM
18 December 2025, 10:50 AM
How Curly Girl Method changed hair care in Bangladesh

How Curly Girl Method changed hair care in Bangladesh

Kazria Kayes transforms curly-hair care in Bangladesh through the Curly Girl Method, promoting gentle, chemical-free routines, natural treatments and simple weekly washing to help all curl types overcome damage, embrace texture and achieve healthy, defined curls affordably.
20 November 2025, 10:18 AM
20 November 2025, 10:18 AM
Struggling with your 40s? For many women, it’s perimenopause

Struggling with your 40s? For many women, it’s perimenopause

Perimenopause in your 40s marks hormonal changes causing weight gain, skin aging, fatigue, and mood swings. Maintaining a balanced diet, regular exercise, stress control, and good sleep can ease symptoms, support hormonal balance, and promote women’s health naturally.
2 November 2025, 09:14 AM
2 November 2025, 09:14 AM
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Home Décor and Furniture: Everything that the Youth Wants

The recent growth of the Bangladesh furniture industry has been phenomenal, valued at over Tk 25,000 crore (approximately USD 2.3 billion). The impressive figure is largely courtesy of the rising demand for modern, space-efficient furniture among the ever-growing urban population of the capital.
1 November 2025, 10:40 AM
1 November 2025, 10:40 AM
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White staples for summer

Although the colour is versatile and serves as the most beautiful backdrop to any shade on the spectrum, one style that is currently topping the fashion charts is the combination of white on white.
23 May 2022, 09:31 AM
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4 Ways to Match High Heels with your Clothes

Done quite chunky, block heels are the perfect transition back to the mighty heel. An ultimate marriage of comfort, class and sheer wearability, chunky clogs are in this season although they can be a little tricky to pair.
9 May 2022, 18:00 PM
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Happy Mom Beats Perfect Mom Any Day

Today is Mother’s Day and as we scramble to buy last minute gifts for all the mother figures in our lives, let us pause and ask ourselves frankly — at a time when postpartum depression is at its peak, workplaces are especially unforgiving to women who have just given birth, and the immediate family scene is replete with taunts about being a “good mother”, is an engraved pendant or a spa session enough to make mothers happy?
8 May 2022, 10:25 AM
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Gilded Glamour

After a hiatus enforced by the pandemic, the Met Gala 2022 saw celebrities come back to the MMA enveloped in trains, statement jewellery and headpieces of their own interpretation of gilded glamour.
7 May 2022, 09:31 AM
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Sleep pattern adjustment during Ramadan

Where Ramadan is a time to get closer to our religion through abstinence and discipline, more often than not, sleep and routine disruptions cause crankiness and low productivity levels during fasting.
27 April 2022, 13:00 PM
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The risks of online shopping

As the online market sees an unprecedented boom, cunning sellers behind keyboards have also increased in number and might, making this love affair a fickle and dubious one.
27 April 2022, 12:47 PM
Ramadan and Diabetes: Everything to know while fasting

Ramadan and Diabetes: Everything to know while fasting

Diabetes can really bring one down to their knees especially during Ramadan by causing their blood sugar levels drop, making one feel more fatigued and weaker.
26 April 2022, 09:28 AM
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Managing migraines during Ramadan

Migraines are headaches, typically on one side of the head, and often of a pulsating quality, lasting anywhere between 4-72 hours at a stretch.
25 April 2022, 09:06 AM
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Eid Collection by Friendship — Colours of the Char

The first slow and sustainable fashion brand of the country, Friendship — Colours of the Char celebrates weaver’s art in a world that is running on fast, throw-away fashion spun on automated machines. Their new collection is in gorgeous block prints, muted and vibrant colours and the most alluring combination of hues that promises coolness, comfort, unbeatable style and so much more.
21 April 2022, 12:10 PM
How to wear a teep

4 ways to wear a teep in style

Originating as a mere red dot on the forehead, a teep lends that extra oomph to a face by adding a touch of tradition to the overall look.
4 April 2022, 09:31 AM
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5 years of The White Canary Café: A local success story

In half a decade, The White Canary has won the hearts of numerous brunch and coffee lovers with its fresh, light all-day brunch menu and quality offerings.
21 March 2022, 18:00 PM
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Women in business and the challenges they face

Female entrepreneurs have a crucial role to play in increasing household incomes, producing jobs, generating wealth and reducing poverty directly in an economy. The social benefits of female entrepreneurship are also immense.
6 March 2022, 06:21 AM
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The power of female friendships

 Truth be told, humans are social animals, and all social animals need a pack — to work with, to bond with, and to lift each other up.
28 February 2022, 18:00 PM
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Trendy crockery by Akij Tableware

A home that truly cares about its aesthetic appeal will pay as much attention to its paintings in the living room as it will to something mundane like its doorknobs.
14 February 2022, 18:00 PM
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Opening up the world of beauty to transgenders

Namira Huq Badhon, previously known for her incredible success as a dress and jewellery designer, talks about her aspirations of working with transgenders ever since she was a child herself.
8 February 2022, 08:56 AM
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The Mesmerising Beauty of Spring: A conversation on flowers

In Bengal, there is a flower for every season. From serving as offerings at the altar of deities while the priest chants shloks for pujas, to styling a beautiful bride on her wedding day, to simply using them to decorate households on opportune occasions — there is a flower befitting every occasion!
7 February 2022, 18:00 PM
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Mahia Ninan Poushee and her formal attire

Mahia Ninan Poushee, a young, effervescent fashion designer of 26 talks about how she stumbled onto fashion and where she plans to take it next.
31 January 2022, 18:00 PM
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The return of jumpsuits

The epitome of humble beginnings, the jumpsuit was literally a one-piece worn by parachuters to jump from planes, earning it its name. Created in 1919 as a functional garment, it never really took off in the world of fashion until the 1960s when it appeared to have gone through quite the metamorphosis.
31 January 2022, 18:00 PM
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Handbag trends

Winter is all about fashion and looking your best and it’s no wonder why. While summer and fall make for great backdrops and have their own share of fan followings,
10 January 2022, 18:00 PM
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A style guide to wearing the season’s hottest accessories

We do not get snow, we do not get near freezing temperatures and thus, looking all bundled up and snug and stylish is next to impossible without it looking a teensy bit of overkill.
30 December 2021, 13:21 PM

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