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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
When you hear the phrase “fusion food,” your mind might wander to avocado sushi or kimchi tacos. But in the hands of Shaheda Yesmin, fusion is not a gimmick — it’s a carefully considered act of cultural conversation. Her debut cookbook, “Life on a Plate” is not just a collection of recipes, it’s a manual for reimagining what it means to preserve tradition while responding to the hunger of a global palate.
Despite Mirpur Katan sarees earning GI status, Mirpur’s weavers still battle rising costs, lack of recognition, poor infrastructure, and fading traditions — trapped between promises and survival, with no real change reaching the artisans.
Walk into any grocery store in Bangladesh – from a bustling supershop in Dhaka to a tea stall in a village – and biscuits are everywhere.
Bangladesh’s new Tk 5 note features 2024 protest icons Abu Sayeed and Mugdha, marking a bold shift toward memorialising civic dissent. The move stirs debate on balancing contemporary memory with timeless national history on currency.
The name Amorapuri – which loosely translates to “the eternal town” – isn’t a catchy tagline. It reflects a lived-in lifestyle. Spread across 120 Katha (6 Bigha) of prime land, this G+16, four-tower residence was designed with balance in mind – between structure and space, utility and comfort, community and privacy.
When Farzana Karim, a Dhaka-based HR professional, developed chronic acidity, she tried everything from antacids to Ayurvedic concoctions.
Buying smart home appliances nowadays can feel like stepping into a minefield of QR codes, blinking LEDs, and tech jargon. One moment, you’re just looking for a fridge that texts you when it’s low on eggs, and the next, you’re stuck in a rabbit hole of compatibility charts and subscription-based features.
Menopause is a natural, transformative journey often misunderstood and stigmatized in Bangladesh. By raising awareness about perimenopause, symptoms, and support options, women can navigate hormonal changes with dignity, strength, and a renewed sense of self.
As extreme summer heat scorches Bangladesh, simple acts like leaving water bowls, offering shade, feeding hydrating food, and aiding heat-struck animals can save countless street dogs, cats, and birds from dehydration, suffering, and death.
Sufia Easel’s moody watercolour art explores anxiety, memory, and solitude. Shifting from graphic design to painting full-time, she now sells merchandise to reach wider audiences while preserving her deeply personal, emotionally rich artistic style.
“It’s not always going to be sunshine — and your umbrella for that rain is your savings,” said Arup Haider, Deputy Managing Director of City Bank. His metaphor speaks to a reality many in Bangladesh are now waking up to: retirement is no longer a distant concern, but an urgent planning priority.
Berger EcoCoat is more than a product; it’s a paradigm shift.
On a sweltering afternoon in Dhaka, your makeup feels like it’s melting off by the minute.
