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Through the Stomach to the Soul

I have long admired the incredible work of chef and author Asma Khan, but nothing quite prepares you for the moment you get to sit down with her. During her visit to…

The Heart Reset

Finding joy and purpose after a breakup Grief after ending a relationship is often an unseen wound—an abrupt rupture in the fabric of life. Whether the bond lasted a few months or…

Rain or Shine

How smart professionals thrive in the monsoon. Every year, the arrival of monsoon brings a familiar rhythm to Dhaka’s streets. Glistening pavements, umbrellas in every hand, traffic at a near standstill, and…

Collaboration makes the dream work

At the heart of Ali is a deeply personal tale of a mother-son bond, told with haunting minimalism. But beneath the surface of its square-framed melancholy lies an intricate world of craft. ICE Today sat down with Art Director Shihab Nurun Nabi and producer Tanveer Hossain to unravel the visual soul of Ali, and what it means for Bangladeshi cinema to be seen—and celebrated—on the world’s biggest stage.

Context, Cimate and Craftsmanship

Ador Yousuf reflects on his evolving journey of what it means to build architecture that remembers, climate-conscious, and human-scaled design. Ador Yousuf’s architectural designs are a dialogue between people and place. Whether…

Road Ready

The new Mitsubishi Xpander, built in Bangladesh, is here to challenge expectations with clever design and an undeniable charm that’s perfect for families on the go. It’s not every day a new…

Building Blocks of Change

How the Paraa team turned some crates into conversation pieces while designing the space for Dhaka Makers 3 Kazi Arefin is the Co-founder & Director of Paraa, a research-based design and architecture…

Dynamism on the Dance Floor

Surya Sen discusses his long-awaited homecoming experience, the evolution of his genre-bending sound, and his ambitious hopes for the city’s electronic music scene.  Surya Sen, the British-Bengali rapper and producer hailing from…

The Saga of a Disposable Human Being

A review of Director Bong Joon-ho’s latest sci-fi venture, Mickey 17 Twelve years since the release of Snowpiercer, acclaimed director Bong Joon-ho returns to the science fiction genre with Mickey 17, a…

Reel Lessons

Fresh off the warm reception of Ali at Cannes, Adnan Al Rajeev reflects on his journey so far and the road ahead Adnan Al Rajeev had already achieved acclaim as a director…

Beautiful Mess

As life gets more complicated, so does navigating adult friendships, but it’s worth the effort. The friendships that we find in adulthood hold a peculiar kind of magic. These friendships are not…

The Fast and the Furious: Seattle Cubers

A recap of the Rubik’s WCA World Championship 2025 From July 3 to July 6, some 2,000 competitors and countless spectators crowded into the large Seattle Convention Hall in Seattle, Washington for…

Sounds Like Wedding Season

  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…

Tiny Pauses, Big Impact

Imagine this: you’re sitting at your desk in Dhaka, battling deadlines, answering non-stop emails, and sipping your third cup of cha. It’s just 2 PM, but you already feel drained. Sound familiar?…

The Microplastic Menace

Let’s talk about something small that’s causing big trouble: microplastics. Microplastics are plastic particles smaller than 5mm. They are everywhere: in our rivers, fish, food, drinking water, and even in the air.…

Strategic Selflessness

Eid-ul-Adha reminds us of Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice what was most beloved for a higher purpose. This act of selflessness, obedience, and unwavering faith continues to inspire millions around the world…

Breaking Free

Drug addiction stands today as one of the most urgent public health challenges worldwide. In Bangladesh, the problem is especially dire. With its location between major drug-producing regions, the country is both…

Thunderclaps in the Streets

In an era when authoritarianism, religious extremism, and patriarchal norms are increasingly weaponised against the most vulnerable, Moitree Jatra – the Women’s March – emerged as a collective, defiant cry for justice…

Glitz, Glamour, and Grit

For Aklima Atika Konika, Bangladesh’s representative at Miss World 2025, it all began with a surprising, last-minute call. With the 72nd edition of the prestigious pageant looming and a demanding international timeline,…

Green Goals

If looking out over the concrete landscape of Dhaka leaves you feeling hot and bothered and not in a good way, you’re not alone. According to a study jointly conducted by researchers…