Breaking the silence of postpartum depression in a culture that demands strength. The arrival of a child is often portrayed as one of life’s most joyful milestones. The first cry of a…
Mahmudul Hasan Mukul arrives without the performance of arriving. No entourage, no theatrics, no carefully planned lateness. By the time we sit down at Bao on a humid afternoon in Gulshan, lunch…
Shadhona’s Dilnawaz transforms a forgotten Urdu fable into a hypnotic dance drama about love, longing, and spiritual surrender. Shadhona’s Dilnawaz is the kind of production that stays with you long after the…
Table for Her by Adhara Mercy, an exclusive women’s only supper club reimagines what it means to gather around a table. The last Thursday of April arrived humid and slow, the kind…
In just a few years, Glam by Asmita has become one of Dhaka’s most sought-after beauty destinations by redefining what confidence and modern glamour can look like in Bangladesh. There’s this special…
What does sacrifice mean in a time shaped by overconsumption and disconnection? Every year, in the days leading up to Eid-ul-Adha, cities across Bangladesh transform into sprawling temporary cattle markets. Roads…
It was a bright, sunny morning in Kunshan, China, but my mind was on the call I was about to have with a familiar guest. After trying to work around the mechanisms…
Five narratives on the radical, exhausting, and essential art of nurturing. Care is often imagined as something gentle and instinctive – a language spoken fluently by mothers, families, and those asked to…
As conversations around burnout, mental health, and work-life balance become increasingly urgent in Dhaka, wellness is no longer being treated as a niche lifestyle interest. It is entering the mainstream, moving beyond…
As Bangladeshi fashion continues to find its footing on international runways, Asad Sattar is positioning his label Ami Dhaka as both a cultural archive and a forward-looking design studio. At the 23rd…
YouTube is one of the most influential platforms in modern media, but its origin story is surprisingly simple: a small team wanted an easier way to share video online. In the early 2000s,…
Wander Woman, a female centric travel and networking platform, successfully hosted its vibrant Pohela Boishakh event titled “Baishakhi Beats” at Jiyon Boutique Resort, bringing together over 60 women for a day filled…
Arka Boishakh 1433 marked a defining moment for new year celebrations in Dhaka, bringing together tradition, culture, and creative expression in a way the city has not seen before. Held over two…
Premium beauty and wellness brand Wellness and Growth Hub by Moon is set to open its third and signature branch in Banani 13, introducing a unique lifestyle concept that will bring together…
In conversation with Kuhu Plamondon, the artist who turned the six-yards saree into a canvas for the city’s chaos and beauty. Artist Kuhu Plamondon has never believed in keeping still. Just…
Understanding Autism in Children A 2022 autism study on children in Bangladesh, found that Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) prevalence was 17 per 10,000 young children – in other words, one in 589…
Why reducing your plastic exposure is the ultimate 2026 health goal For years, the moral language of plastic pollution has been outward-facing. Images of tangled turtles, choked seabirds, and floating islands of…
How one diasporic Bangladeshi content creator’s work is helping bridge cultures. There is a unique energy embodied by the Bangladeshi diaspora kid. We navigate between different worlds, finding connections to our culture…
Bangladeshi flavours claiming seats at the global table Bangladeshi cuisine is often overshadowed by the generic “Indian” label in the global food scene, even though Bangladeshi chefs have historically been the backbone…
From Dhaka’s factory floors to London’s most rarefied runway, Tanvir Mahidy reframes the language of fashion through waste, memory, and resistance, challenging what “Made in Bangladesh” has long been made to mean.…