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Finding Harmony

A journey into sound healing

Thinking in Ink

Participants of the annual Inktober art challenge talk about the challenges of creating art in the age of AI

A Circle of One’s Own

On reading and stitching together. A circle is an enchanted space, especially a circle of people. Something special happens: a synchronization of blinks, a gradual attunement to each other’s rhythms, and a…

Forbidden Food

Musing on how shared food experiences transcend social barriers

The Aftermath Within

  When disaster strikes, the world’s attention naturally fixes on the visible destruction. Yet beneath the rubble are wounds that do not bleed—the psychological scars left on survivors, witnesses, and entire communities.…

Last House on Lonely Street

A thoughtful meditation on how urban planning contributes to the growing ‘loneliness epidemic’ in busy cities

View From the Infinity Castle

A Review of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle William Shakespeare famously suggested that our destiny is in ourselves, not in the stars—a sentiment one might contemplate on a more deliberate…

The Smile Upgrade

  Osstem Implant is levelling up dental care in Bangladesh  In a country where healthcare advancements are a constant pursuit, the field of dentistry has seen quiet progress. At the forefront of…

Sabyasachi Chakma’s Art On His Own Terms

  In this interview, the indigenous artist shares how a simple love for drawing superheroes transformed his life, led him to become a key figure in Bangladesh’s emerging comic scene, and inspired…

Brewing Entertainment

  Syed Ahmed Shawki opens up about the power of stories, the emotional core of the series Gulmohor, and why filmmakers need to stop underestimating their audience. From Taqdeer to Karagar and…

The House That Held Too Much

A review of Gulmohor (2025) The story of Gulmohor begins where many stories usually end: at a funeral. The most powerful man of Ayenarhat, Rahmat Talukder, is being laid to rest. But…

The Wellness Industrial Complex

  6 books – from satirical thrillers to sharp and witty chick lit – take on the most outrageous trends and expose the sinister side of the wellness movement. We are living…

Before Our Feeds

How digital overwhelm is sparking a collective longing for the pre-Internet age, and what the emergence of this nostalgia reveals about our relationship with technology, and sense of being. I realised I…

AI Is Not Your Friend

The AI takeover has given us many useful tools and fun distractions. But at what cost? How many friends do you have on Facebook? Anywhere from 500 to 2,000, I’m guessing. Yet…

One Thousand and One Blunders

Why now is the time to start getting into chess. When quickly making a point about the mind-boggling complexity of the game of chess, it is often mentioned that there are more…

Sounds From Home

Nibir Islam of Veritas Events talks about US tours of Bangladeshi artists, and the longings of the diaspora For nearly a decade, Nibir Islam has been quietly laying the foundation for cultivating…

A Story in Serpentine  

Marina Tabassum’s functional installation for the Serpentine Pavilion 2025, titled ‘A Capsule in Time’ stands at the juncture of art, history and sustainability. For a Bangladeshi architect and photographer visiting the Pavilion,…

The Future of Healthcare

At the heart of healing, there will always be a human The Japanese have a concept called ikigai, which is achieved when one’s passion, purpose and professions coincide to give meaning to…

Strong Woman Wahida

  There are several common misconceptions about women’s fitness, reinforcing stereotypes that not only limit women, but may negatively impact their health. This conversation with Wahida Hussain is a reminder to cut…

Mind Over Mat

5 Unexpected Benefits of Yoga Yoga is often celebrated for its ability to improve flexibility, build strength, and reduce stress. However, beyond these well-known advantages, there are several lesser-known benefits that can…