Month: March 2026

Dreaming in Watercolours

Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain’s Sultana’s Dream has inspired countless feminist utopias since it was published in 1905. It is not impossible that the short-story was on the reading list for the production of the blockbuster film Barbie, as it is a unique example in world literature of a feminist sci-fi alternative future.

The Inherited Shelf

This list gathers four works that ask difficult questions. What does it mean to create, as in Frankenstein? To return to faith, as in Minaret? To remember through taste, as in Crying in H Mart? To wait under watchful power, as in The Queue? These are not simply stories to finish. They are works to revisit, and eventually, to pass on.

Finding Your Tribe

Sehri Tales is an annual month-long creative flash fiction challenge that takes place on Facebook every year. A long-time participant shares her thoughts on the power of community-based storytelling in the context of this beloved tradition.

Untamed Heart

The lawyer and media powerhouse, Peya Jannatul discusses the high cost of being a vocal…

SKINN in the Game

The post-pandemic global demand for quality skincare has only increased every year, including in Bangladesh.…

Scent Meets Strategy

The positioning of fragrance as a brand marker has driven the global demand for fragrances. J. Fragrances, eyeing a fantastic growth opportunity, has secured a place for itself with its unique approach to scent as storytelling. We caught up with Sohail Hamid Khan, Chairman, Owner and CEO of J Group to understand his approach to the business.

Canvas in Motion

Rickshaw Art Festival 2026, exhibits stories, heritage and the uncertainty of Artists   Advertising, storytelling,…