Dhaka Makers 3 showcased Bangladesh’s thriving creative ecosystem, blending tradition with innovation. Featuring artisans, sustainable crafts, live workshops, and music performances, the festival celebrated craftsmanship while fostering cultural exchange, economic opportunities, and interactive artistic experiences in Dhaka’s growing arts scene.

The new pink bus service in Dhaka aims to bring order to chaotic roads with ticketing and designated stops. While some commuters are hopeful, others remain sceptical, fearing it won’t solve traffic issues or curb chaotic behaviour.

Animal cruelty in Bangladesh stems from learned behaviour, societal norms, and mental disorders. Children mimic abusive environments, societal pressure normalises harm, and psychological issues contribute. Preventing cruelty requires education, legal enforcement, and promoting empathy through media, parenting, and public influence.

A post-wedding photoshoot captures intimate, stress-free moments after the wedding. It offers creative freedom, eliminates time pressure, and helps couples reconnect. Preserve love, emotions, and new memories beyond the big day with unique, personalized photography experiences.

90s Bengali weddings embraced simplicity, warmth, and community, unlike today’s extravagant, perfection-driven celebrations. From handmade decorations to spontaneous dances, nostalgia for intimate, heartfelt ceremonies is rising as couples reconsider tradition over grand, curated events for a more meaningful experience.

Bangladesh Board Game Community fosters connections through board gaming, evolving from casual meetups to tournaments like Catan Cup 2024. Beyond gaming, it nurtures friendships, entrepreneurship, and locally inspired games, making it a thriving social hub in Dhaka.

Marriage traditions in the subcontinent reinforce patriarchal norms, with brides leaving home while grooms staying is stigmatised. Urbanisation, education, and feminist movements challenge these customs, promoting equality, nuclear families, and religious interpretations advocating fairness in marital arrangements.

Five Bangladeshi women mountaineers defied societal norms on a historic Nepal expedition, promoting gender equality in outdoor sports. Inspired by Begum Rokeya’s vision, they champion resilience, empowerment, and future training programs to support female climbers in Bangladesh.

Transform your bedroom into a romantic retreat with a cohesive colour palette, minimal yet stylish furniture, and fluffy textures for comfort. Add warm, layered lighting and invest in durable, quality pieces to create a cosy, elegant sanctuary.

Building on the vibrant legacies of its previous editions, Dhaka Makers 3, presented by City Bank, returns with a promise to surpass its predecessors. Set to unfold from 30 January to 3 February, 2025, at the Aloki Convention Center at 211 Tejgaon Link, this festival remains a cornerstone event for showcasing the ingenuity of small independent brands and artisans.

The recent VAT hike on clothing in Bangladesh strains businesses, consumers, and designers, especially with Eid approaching. Alternative measures like taxing luxury items or offering subsidies could have balanced revenue generation and economic sustainability more effectively.

Winter is more than simply a season in Dhaka; it's the big unmasking. When the temperature drops and the city sheds its constant sheen of humidity, people start to change, leaving their summer survival modes to expose their most genuine — and frequently ridiculous — winter selves.

If you live in Dhaka, you have probably noticed the change in the city's mood. Dhakaites experience a remarkable metamorphosis when the temperature drops. Individuals seem, or at least feel, more fashionable, more active, and, strangely enough, wealthier suddenly.

The 2025 kitchen-dining trends highlight minimalistic open kitchens, rustic lounge-style dining, and semi-open breakfast bars for space optimization. Formal dining rooms return, emphasizing grand tables, personal touches, and elegant accents for functional, stylish living spaces.

Winter fog in Dhaka transforms the city into a cinematic wonderland, turning everyday scenes into Instagram gold. With its soft glow and mystical effect, fog enhances the city’s charm, creating a sense of romanticism and beauty in ordinary moments.

Dhaka’s weddings have transformed into elaborate productions driven by Instagram-worthy aesthetics. From rigid dress codes and lavish themes to curated fusion menus, celebrations now prioritise social media over genuine joy, leaving guests overwhelmed and exhausted.

Winter in Bangladesh brings migratory birds to various locations, ideal for birdwatchers. Key spots include Hakaluki Haor, Nijhum Dwip, Char Kukri Mukri, Baikka Beel, Chalan Beel, and Jahangirnagar University, where rare species thrive in the seasonal sanctuary.

In the chilly morning fog, Hanep Gachi harvests date palm sap to make jaggery, a family tradition in Choyghoria village. The process, involving patience and teamwork, results in sweet jaggery, celebrated in the Sarajganj bazaar and local homes.

Every South Asian family has one. That omnipresent relative who buzzes around every family gathering like an over-caffeinated bee stings with their words, and then insisting they were “just joking.”

In Dhaka, New Year celebrations face criticism for firework-related hazards, noise pollution, and harm to pets. This begs the question; is it time to re-think New Year celebrations?