Ayman Anika

Dhaka discovers Salsa: weekly dance nights taking off

Salsa culture in Dhaka, led by Havana Salsa, is growing despite the dominance of other dance forms. It’s about connection, participation, and slow progress. The community fosters confidence, joy, and cultural exchange, redefining dance beyond performance.

1d ago

More than colour how to choose paint that fits your life

In Dhaka’s ever-expanding skyline, where apartments compete for light, heat, and breath, paint is not just the final touch – it’s the invisible layer that makes a house livable.

1w ago

The MSME code: How banks are earning the trust of new entrepreneurs

Zarin Hossain didn’t grow up in a family of business owners. But at 28, she’s running a menstrual hygiene brand with biodegradable packaging, fuelled by a loan from a bank that initially wanted none of it.

1w ago

The Last Folks of Otter Fishing: Rony Sharafat’s documentary on a vanishing bond

Rony Sharafat’s documentary “The Last Folks of Otter Fishing” captures a fading human-animal tradition in Narail, highlighting ethical storytelling, ecological loss, and the urgent need to preserve vanishing cultural and environmental heritage through visual narratives.

1w ago

Smart AC 101: A guide to modern cooling in Bangladesh

Once upon a time, the most we expected from an air conditioner was cold air. However, in today’s Bangladesh, where rising temperatures and unpredictable power supplies collide with fast-moving digital lifestyles, smart air conditioners are offering more than just cool comfort. They’re offering control, efficiency, and even cleaner air.

1w ago

International students in US suffer under restrictive new rules

Tightened U.S. immigration policies in 2025 have restricted international students’ freedoms, academic opportunities, and work access, leading to increased censorship, funding cuts, bureaucratic delays, and a growing sense of exclusion within American academia.

1w ago

The anatomy of a face: Inside Atia Rahman’s world of prosthetic makeup

To most people, a face is a face. To Atia Rahman, it’s a map of memory, trauma, identity, and fiction. When she works, she is not just applying makeup but rather layering psychology, reconstructing time, and adding evidence to a character’s backstory.

2w ago

Farming against the salt: Women farmers on the frontline of the Sundarbans

In Bangladesh’s saline delta, climate-vulnerable women like Jamuna and Pushpa lead adaptation with innovative farming and resilience. Despite gender inequality and health risks, they drive sustainable solutions for survival, food security, and environmental justice.

2w ago
July 5, 2025
July 5, 2025

Dhaka discovers Salsa: weekly dance nights taking off

Salsa culture in Dhaka, led by Havana Salsa, is growing despite the dominance of other dance forms. It’s about connection, participation, and slow progress. The community fosters confidence, joy, and cultural exchange, redefining dance beyond performance.

June 30, 2025
June 30, 2025

More than colour how to choose paint that fits your life

In Dhaka’s ever-expanding skyline, where apartments compete for light, heat, and breath, paint is not just the final touch – it’s the invisible layer that makes a house livable.

June 27, 2025
June 27, 2025

The MSME code: How banks are earning the trust of new entrepreneurs

Zarin Hossain didn’t grow up in a family of business owners. But at 28, she’s running a menstrual hygiene brand with biodegradable packaging, fuelled by a loan from a bank that initially wanted none of it.

June 26, 2025
June 26, 2025

The Last Folks of Otter Fishing: Rony Sharafat’s documentary on a vanishing bond

Rony Sharafat’s documentary “The Last Folks of Otter Fishing” captures a fading human-animal tradition in Narail, highlighting ethical storytelling, ecological loss, and the urgent need to preserve vanishing cultural and environmental heritage through visual narratives.

June 26, 2025
June 26, 2025

Smart AC 101: A guide to modern cooling in Bangladesh

Once upon a time, the most we expected from an air conditioner was cold air. However, in today’s Bangladesh, where rising temperatures and unpredictable power supplies collide with fast-moving digital lifestyles, smart air conditioners are offering more than just cool comfort. They’re offering control, efficiency, and even cleaner air.

June 25, 2025
June 25, 2025

International students in US suffer under restrictive new rules

Tightened U.S. immigration policies in 2025 have restricted international students’ freedoms, academic opportunities, and work access, leading to increased censorship, funding cuts, bureaucratic delays, and a growing sense of exclusion within American academia.

June 19, 2025
June 19, 2025

The anatomy of a face: Inside Atia Rahman’s world of prosthetic makeup

To most people, a face is a face. To Atia Rahman, it’s a map of memory, trauma, identity, and fiction. When she works, she is not just applying makeup but rather layering psychology, reconstructing time, and adding evidence to a character’s backstory.

June 18, 2025
June 18, 2025

Farming against the salt: Women farmers on the frontline of the Sundarbans

In Bangladesh’s saline delta, climate-vulnerable women like Jamuna and Pushpa lead adaptation with innovative farming and resilience. Despite gender inequality and health risks, they drive sustainable solutions for survival, food security, and environmental justice.

June 15, 2025
June 15, 2025

How body shaming affects kids and what families should do

Body shaming in Bangladeshi families harms children’s self-esteem, causing anxiety, depression, and eating disorders. Experts stress parental support, respectful dialogue, and stopping harmful comments to foster positive body image and protect children’s mental health.

June 5, 2025
June 5, 2025

Qurbani Eid 101: Keep your sacrificial animal happy and healthy

With Eid-ul-Azha near, proper care of Qurbani animals is vital. Select healthy livestock, maintain their feeding routine, provide clean water, shelter, and hygiene, ensure child safety, and perform humane sacrifice to fulfil religious and ethical responsibilities effectively.