The communal heart of Durga Puja in Bangladesh.
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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…
Participants of the annual Inktober art challenge talk about the challenges of creating art in the age of AI
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…
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.…
A thoughtful meditation on how urban planning contributes to the growing ‘loneliness epidemic’ in busy cities
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…