Bangladesh is no longer a stranger to hi-wattage events. As the wedding industry and the entertainment industry continue to grow and expand beyond our borders, there is a rising demand for fashion…
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In a traditional market dominated by seasoned, thirty-something-plus agency heads, the co-founders of Duckpeon, Rawan and Zakwan, are outliers. Both are still university students, with Zakwan studying Computer Science and Rawan having…
Would you rather go through five breakups, or get married? Yes, that’s how much we dread marriage. But the only reason you’re scared of marriage is because you should be, and…
Being a foodie and a food blogger, my love for Kacchi Biryani borders on the fanatical. In fact, it was my love for kacchi that got me started on my journey as…
Cameras flash, music blares, and hundreds of voices rise in joy beneath a sea of sparkling lights. It is unapologetically loud and breathtakingly vivid. It is the quintessential Bangladeshi wedding. However, not…
While currently more frowned upon than endorsed, premarital health check – ups are important and have benefits beyond marriage. So, what is a premarital check – up, anyway, and why is…
Getting married is a life milestone filled with joy and celebration but behind the excitement often lies silent emotional turbulence. The pressure to meet expectations, manage finances, satisfy family demands, and plan…
Why urbanisation has disconnected Dhakaites Dhaka, like many metropolitan cities, lives by the adage of eat-sleep-work-repeat to the point of exhaustion. Despite the struggles of adulting, what keeps us afloat is our…
In October, Fortune magazine reported that OpenAI’s CEO plans to use 250 gigawatts of new electricity, equal to about half of Europe’s all-time peak load, for future expansions. While such news should’ve…
There was a version of me who could lose entire afternoons to reading; I used to find such reward in spending hours consumed by a book. But that version of me…
Winter is coming soon and that basically means wedding season in Bangladesh. It is that magical time of the year when the air gets cooler, the wardrobes get fancier, and every…
Maksud Hossain opens up about the journey that led to his directorial debut, Saba. There are films that entertain, and then there are films that ask you to lean in and…
How Blitz and Blisstech are revolutionising events in Bangladesh There are event planners, and then there is Blitz. For more than a decade, this Dhaka-based company has become the quiet recommendation in…
Ami Dhaka’s latest runway was a beautiful dialogue with the city, bringing its past, present, and future to life.
From quiet moments to vibrant traditions—how a smartphone lens tells the story of love and celebration. Before the music fills the air and festivities begin, there is a special calm. A mother…
Nasir Ali Mamun shares the philosophy behind his lifetime of portraiture. I first encountered S.M. Sultan’s work through his paintings – immense canvases where villagers defy their own reality, their muscles…
A review of Apni Ki Alien Dekhte Chan? by Wasif Noor Apni Ki Alien Dekhte Chan is an “Urban Horror” short story collection by debutant author Wasif Noor. Noor grew…
Strategies for personal growth in a politically charged workplace. As a corporate trainer and entrepreneur working with over 350+ companies in Bangladesh, I’ve seen the inside of countless boardrooms, tea corners, and…