April 27, 2021
April 14, 2021
Eco-friendly, sustainable and slow fashion: A new mantra for the local fashion industry
Another Pahela Baishakh during lockdown reminds us the need for a complete change of outlook on our concept of fashion, livelihood of the artisans, and caring for nature.
April 6, 2021
Bhumi, the picturesque story of community generated land-art in Thakurgaon
Last year, when the entire world stalled and the lockdowns were phasing in and out within the boundaries of every nation, Durjoy Rahman,
March 16, 2021
The next step for Studio Mayasir
Most of us are already aware of the negative effects of mass-produced fashion. But is awareness good enough to make a recognisable change?
February 17, 2021
Fabrics of Heritage
Farfetched as it may sound, this is the truth — this is history. Eventually with time, our grandeur subsided. Maybe there were forces acting against us or maybe it was our own short-sightedness...
February 17, 2021
Fabrics of Heritage II
“Yes, once upon a time, the handloom taant was at its peak. But then came the powerloom variant, parallel to any other sector in the textile industry. That’s when we had the hardest time to compete...
February 17, 2021
Fabrics of Heritage III
History reminds us that this method worked in motivating the locals. Everyone wore khadi dhoti, sari and handloom cotton products to lead their daily lives and ultimately nationalistic attitude...
February 17, 2021
Bangladeshis making names in the global arena
To make the recognition easier to ‘identify with,’ we have tried to group the names in segments.
February 17, 2021
The era of urban farming
Mujibor Rahman (not his real name), an expatriate living in the Middle East for the last 15 years, returned to his home-country in May last year due to the economic fallout in the country of his...
February 16, 2021
Fakir Lalon Shah – the minstrel of Bengal
Faraway into the thick fog, the musician clad in a dull mustard suit, vanishes into thin air. His followers with long beards, unkempt hair and hands swinging in the air, playing to the tunes of the...