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…

AkijBashir Group Enters the Cable Industry

AkijBashir Group takes another bold step forward in Bangladesh’s power and energy sector. Today, a property acquisition agreement was signed between AkijBashir Group and Eminence Electric Wire & Cables Limited at Hotel…

The Land’s Song, Heard Worldwide

Photo credit: Courtesy A beautiful and thought-provoking Bangladeshi documentary, ‘Nomads of the North,’ has recently made waves internationally, winning the important Sunny Side of the Doc Prize at the Doc Edge Festival…

A Taste of Indonesia

On a rainy Monday in July, the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Dhaka showcased traditional Indonesian culinary heritage, hosting ‘Spice Journey of Indonesian Taste.’ This special event aimed to transport…

Seven Years of Hoops and Hopes
Photo credit: Courtesy of Deshi Ballers Basketball in Bangladesh is getting a major boost, thanks to Deshi Ballers. This year, the organisation celebrated seven impactful years of making basketball accessible and empowering,…
Uttara motors launches Suzuki Premium Experience Centre

Uttara Motors Limited, the sole distributor of Suzuki cars and SUVs in Bangladesh, has officially inaugurated its Suzuki Premium Experience Centre on the Gulshan–Tejgaon Link Road, marking a new chapter in the…

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…