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.
The pink tax goes beyond products and into public space. The idea of a “pink tax” is often reduced to pricing disparities in consumer goods marketed to women. The debate tends…
The last two years have seen a sharp decline in women’s safety, both in physical and digital spaces. Women discuss the culture of compliance that impacts their lives. There was a…
Step footwear sets a new milestone in Bangladesh’s Footwear Industry. Step Footwear is part of a new wave of homegrown brands changing the way Bangladesh thinks about everyday footwear. With a clear…
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.
The lawyer and media powerhouse, Peya Jannatul discusses the high cost of being a vocal woman in the public eye, and why she believes being greedy for your ambitions is the most…
The post-pandemic global demand for quality skincare has only increased every year, including in Bangladesh. Dr Nur-us Sama Loba talks about how SKINN Centre, a family-owned dermatology-led aesthetic centre, blends decades of…
How to walk in Dhaka – you can’t! It has been three years since I moved to Dhaka. The shift to the big city was fun at first. But within a month,…
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.
Easily dispelled with a or a / or an X. The terror of creation can be gently handled with the mantra “There is no such thing as perfect.” This is not the…
Bangladeshi designer Tonmoyee Mokaddes made a striking debut at Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2026, presenting a collection rooted in the richness of Bangladeshi textiles. Tonmoyee Mokaddes is, first and foremost, an artist.…
Rickshaw Art Festival 2026, exhibits stories, heritage and the uncertainty of Artists Advertising, storytelling, and an understanding of Bangladesh’s social values and cultural norms are most vividly expressed through rickshaw art,…
Critics often call Bani Abidi’s work a South Asian version of Waiting for Godot – it’s existential, it’s Beckettian, and it usually involves a lot of waiting. We are often told that…
Students take on the responsibility of cleaning lakes with 55 Kodomtola’s green initiative. Soft morning light cascades over the lakeside, illuminating the subtle gleam of the water, the refuse scattered across the…
Sundora proudly announces The Joy of Eid, a month-long shopping celebration taking place from February 19th till Eid. Designed to capture the festive spirit of Eid, this campaign brings together beauty, lifestyle,…
As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, Holiday Inn Dhaka City Centre is preparing to transform its spaces into a celebration of faith, reflection and generous hospitality. The hotel, part of the…
Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan Hotel hosts press brief and food tasting ceremony to unveil Ramadan 2026 offerings
A new chapter in Bangladesh’s lifestyle landscape began with the launch of Niraan, a premium lifestyle brand under the Dekko Legacy Group. The brand officially opened its flagship outlet at Ventura…
Luxury menswear rarely stands still, constantly negotiating between tradition and reinvention. However, every so often, a collaboration emerges that feels less like a marketing moment and more like a cultural…
Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan Hotel is proud to announce that its General Manager, Mr. Md Al Amin has been honoured with the prestigious “Hotelier of the Year 2025” award at the Bangladesh…
