How to pick the right AC for your commercial space
In the bustling heart of Mirpur, Shafayet Hossain Khan launched his clothing business, KhanSaab Studio, in a quaint, sunlit space on the top floor. However, he soon realises the sweltering heat of the summer months keeps stifling his productivity. While Khan tries to keep his business running with a two-ton air conditioner (AC), the electricity bill seems to take a heavy toll on his expenses.
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ARKA Fashion Week set to return for its second edition
ARKA Fashion Week is set to return to Aloki Convention Center at 211 Tejgaon Link Road for its second year, scheduled from 13 June to 16 June, 2024. This event follows the success of its debut last year, striking a chord, particularly with the city's youth.
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A couple’s journey from office desks to street food cart
The couple – Emu Akter and Fasiur Rahman, married for six years – started this business not out of necessity but out of passion for the food they cook.
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How a visionary artist transforms wood into treasured jewels
Wooden jewellery carries a certain charm, which you may not find in metals and gemstones. Artisans often utilise offcuts from furniture makers or fallen branches, ensuring that each piece contributes to a cycle of renewal and minimal waste. One such artist is Rial Sarker — the founder of Tukro Kath.
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Priyanka Das breaks career norms for civil engineers, one floor at a time
From towering skyscrapers to sprawling bridges and intricate road networks, civil engineering is a field that shapes the physical world around us. However, despite its critical role in society, this field remains a male-dominated profession, where women are largely underrepresented.
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Growing demand for luxury apartments in Chattogram
Chattogram, as Bangladesh’s principal maritime gateway, has experienced robust economic growth in recent years – primarily driven by its strategic port, burgeoning industrial base, and the expansion of trade.
6d ago
Beyond walls : The rise of open kitchens in luxury apartments
In recent times, the concept of an open kitchen has become one of the defining features of a modern luxury apartment – reflecting a shift in interior design that values spaciousness, functionality, and social engagement.
6d ago
Urban Fusion: Commercial Integration in Residential Zones
Imagine stepping out of your front door to grab a coffee, drop your kids at daycare, and catch up on emails at a co-working space, all before lunch and without ever moving your car. Sounds like a daydream for most Dhaka city dwellers, right? Well, it’s becoming a reality in more and more neighborhoods.
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May 12, 2024
Makeup vs Earthy Skintones: Nerissa's fight against colourism
For too long, the beauty industry has mirrored societal biases, notably through colourism, where lighter skin tones are often preferred over darker ones. To break the stereotype, Nerissa Nashin – a determined makeup artist – is challenging deep-seated norms. Her mission is bold yet beautifully simple: confronting the bias toward fair skin that pervades the beauty industry.
May 7, 2024
Iconic dresses from Met Gala 2024
The Met Gala 2024 dazzled under the theme "The Garden of Time," inspired by a short story with a similar title. Held on 6 May 2024, the gala saw fashion and film luminaries showcasing designs that married elegance and innovativeness with contemporary environmental consciousness.
May 2, 2024
Dermatologist-recommended skin care tips during this heatwave
Heat, humidity, and intense sun exposure can exacerbate or lead to various skin issues, especially during the heatwave. To keep our skin healthy and comfortable, we need to understand these common skin conditions and how to effectively manage them.
May 2, 2024
Living with phobias: Understanding and managing deep-seated fears
Phobias are not just simple fears. They are complex emotional and physiological responses that can disrupt daily functioning and overall quality of life.
April 29, 2024
Felling trees, rising temperatures: Dhaka's environmental wake-up call
Rapid urbanisation and infrastructure projects have prioritised development over environmental preservation, leading to significant deforestation. Roads have widened and buildings have risen, often at the expense of the mature trees that once cooled the air and filtered pollutants.
April 29, 2024
Embracing slow fashion – A sustainable shift in our closets
In an era dominated by “fast fashion”, where clothing items are produced rapidly by mass-market retailers to meet the latest trends, the “slow fashion” movement presents a conscientious alternative. Slow fashion is about prioritising quality over quantity, focusing on sustainability, and making ethical choices that benefit the environment and society.
April 24, 2024
Please explain Slow Fashion
Slow fashion is about prioritising quality over quantity, sustainability, and making ethical choices
April 22, 2024
5 ways to keep the house cool without an AC
Don’t have an air conditioner at home? Beat the ongoing heatwave following these simple tips — from clever use of curtains to including homemade coolers and roof modifications for heat reduction, and more
April 18, 2024
Traditions treasured, artisans in shadows: Is UNESCO's recognition truly benefiting local craftspeople?
On 6 December 2023, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) announced the inclusion of Bangladesh's iconic rickshaws and rickshaw art on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Similarly, many of our heritage crafts, namely the traditional art of Jamdani and Shital Pati weaving were given recognition by UNESCO in 2013 and 2017 respectively. But how are our artisans doing?
April 18, 2024
Crafting majesty: Tasleema Alam's royal commissions and her love for Islamic art
From gracing the majestic walls of mosques to the pages of intricate manuscripts and beyond, the appeal of the Islamic art form has persisted over centuries and captivated many. The beauty and depth of this art form attracted Tasleema Alam – an artist, designer and educator – who recently designed an Afghan carpet for His Majesty King Charles III.
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