Elegant blooms: Bring the joy of flowers in to celebrate Eid
Tradition intertwines with artistry in Bengali culture and flowers have a timeless appeal for beauty and symbolism in both elements of Bangladeshi social lives.
1m ago
AI and the future of fashion
Tech and fashion have long been intertwined, and with AI entering the scene, the possibilities are endless. McKinsey's analysis predicts a significant boost in profits for the fashion industry thanks to AI.
2m ago
Walking on streets of Dhaka
During a stroll through the bustling streets of Dhaka, one would be enveloped in a whirlwind of sights, sounds, and sensations -- there’s a unique energy here, a vibrant pulse that beats to the rhythm of everyday life, singular to Dhaka.
3m ago
A trip to Darasbari mosque in Chapai Nawabganj
Rajshahi is well known for the various remains of ancient and medieval structures, remnants of a glorious past, dotted all across the region. Darasbari, a beautiful, haunting complex made of red terracotta bricks, is one of those places not often mentioned or even commonly known about except to the locals of the area.
1y ago
What does heaven look like?
Congratulations to you, my dear countrymen, welcome to heaven. But wait, heaven is…dark? One might be forgiven for thinking that here in Bangladesh at the moment, as cyclical power cuts literally leave millions in the dark for hours, and fuel prices make others see stars. It might become cheaper to buy a vehicle than the actual costs of buying a week’s fuel for it on a consistent basis. So, get walking, go green, when better than now?
1y ago
Warning signs of a heat stroke
With record breaking heat waves being experienced all over the world, heat stroke is a very real risk that many of us will face even without realising. A heatstroke, also called a sun stroke, is the most serious form of harm caused by exposure to extreme heat, usually indicated by a core body temperature of 104°C. But there are warning signs of a heatstroke in the making, and we can all look out for the following symptoms to help avoid it for ourselves and prevent it in the people around you.
1y ago
Bored at home? Here’s what you can do
Are you one of those lucky people who get to have really long holidays? Or were you forced to take the mandatory corporate block leave because it will expire? In any case, if you have some hours to fill and are getting bored otherwise, here are some ideas.
1y ago
Back to work after Eid holidays
The couple of days after Eid holidays are over, in countries like Bangladesh where a large section of urban dwellers rush back to their rural roots for festivals, offices often open up to slow pace of work and a temporarily smaller workforce. For those of us stuck at work because somebody must man the ship, it can get very boring very fast, especially if work pressure is lower than usual. Here is how to make that time a bit more bearable.
1y ago
October 20, 2020
Close to the breast: Discussing breast cancer with Prof Dr Anisur Rahman
October is marked as Breast Cancer Awareness Month globally every year. Then what better time than now to talk to an expert in this field?
September 29, 2020
Back Home at United Hospital Dr A M Shafique
Conversations during appointments with United Hospital’s doctor A M Shafique usually go in a more serious vein — troubles of the heart that have nothing to do with romance. However, beyond the efficient and busy personas of doctors,
September 15, 2020
Stress of the Zoom times
One of the programmes that suddenly came to light in the new normal is Zoom. Although just one of such platforms like Teams, Hangout,
September 12, 2020
The good, the bad, the ugly of distance learning
One of the key changes wrought into the fabric of our lives after the coronavirus outbreak has been regarding education and the prevailing systems of education.
June 23, 2020
Beni Boonon: Braiding jute and magic
Beni, or braids, invoke in my mind lustrous locks of hair, strands intertwined, to make intricate artistic patterns. The same idea translates to beautifully textured rugs, at Beni Boonon – worked on by 300 women artisans in a cottage industry in Savar.
May 19, 2020
Help the helpers: support the extended hand
In these days of the pandemic, as we practice social isolation as a family, I have been the one designated with any tasks that required venturing out of the house.
May 12, 2020
Looking for the silver lining
The effects of any crisis are manifold, and we will all have to face together the collective trauma that Covid-19 has inflicted. But from within the effects of these troubling times, we look for silver linings — the unexpected positive effects.
April 28, 2020
A different Ramadan
Every year, particularly for Muslims, the countdown to Eid in the month of Ramadan is largely that — the Eid day! Do not get me wrong, there is nothing wrong about the anticipation or the celebration.
March 24, 2020
Heroes of Bengal
The Bengali nation that stands free and proud today, is not the product of just a decade or even half a century’s struggle.
March 3, 2020
Mumpreneurs: Taking away the stigma
All mums are working mothers, only some are salaried…and I want to add about those who are not only not salaried, but create and sustain their own ventures, and generate jobs for others too!
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