March to the beat: How hip-hop music shaped Bangladesh’s quota reform movement
If we flip the pages of history, we will find that rap and hip-hop music has been a powerful medium for expressing discontent, rallying causes, and standing up to authority. Although other forms of music also contributed in their own way, there is something about hip-hop music when it comes to challenging established power structures that sets it apart from the others.
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How to welcome Gen Z in the workplace
From values, work ethics, and communication styles, to even their appearance, Gen Z see things from a different perspective. Given how workplaces are beginning to be more immersed in the Gen Z experience and how they are the future, it is a good idea to be acquainted with their distinct characteristics so that we can develop a better understanding, collaborate better, and make the most of their immense potential.
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From dance to cultural diplomacy: Sadia Islam’s inspiring journey
The Bangladesh Embassy in Portugal recently celebrated Pahela Baishakh for the first time in many years. Sadia Islam, planned the entire event along with H E Rezina Ahmed andalso choreographed an entire set of performances to show the intricacies and finesse of Bengali culture and traditions.
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Transforming digital friendships into real ones
Amidst the sea of likes, comments and fleeting interaction, there lies the possibility of finding people who have the potential to be crucial parts of your life.
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Dress to impress: How to personalise your panjabi for the perfect Eid flair
The holy month of Ramadan is nearly over, and you know what that means — Eid-ul-Fitr and all the things we do that make it memorable: good food, and plenty of invitations and outings. This is the time to put on our best dresses and showcase our style.
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Bongo Bazar blaze: Tragedy to triumph as businesses rebuild
For decades, Bongo Bazar has been a hub for entrepreneurs of all shapes and sizes to thrive and a shopping paradise for the people, from not only Dhaka, but all parts of the globe. Such is its global popularity that it is one of the only places in Dhaka to have translators readily available for international customers.
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February 1, 2023
Shankha Dasgupta: Meet the genius behind Guti
Shankha Dasgupta is the genius behind Guti, and anyone who has followed his work over the years knows precisely how exceptional he is. The much-anticipated show, Guti, came out on Chorki in January, leaving the viewers binging.
January 30, 2023
Capawcino Cat Café: Coffee and Paw-sitivity!
Capawcino Cat Cafe is genuinely one of the happiest places you can visit. Located above Mehedi Mart in Bashundhara, it’s the first ever cat cafe in Dhaka. You are immediately greeted with a burst of life upon entering the cafe with its rooftop setup, refreshing decor and paw shaped stepping stones that lead you to the main attraction of the cafe: a cat zone with around 20 cats! Much like some of the rescued felines the cafe cares for, their story to better days too is filled with highs and lows and we caught up with Rahat Rahmam, the founder, to uncover it.
January 16, 2023
Nibir Adnan becomes the face of Carolina Herrera Bad Boy Cobalt
Nibir Adnan’s stock continues to grow as the renowned model recently signed with Sundora to become the face of Carolina Herrera Bad Boy Cobalt in Bangladesh. The luxury brand launched its Bad Boy Cobalt line through Sundora and Nibir has been hand-picked by them to be the leading man in their ad campaigns. The superstar model was selected based on his work for other perfume brands such as Bvlgari as well as his many successful projects in the modeling industry.
January 2, 2023
Majestic Silks of Bangladesh Exhibition: A display by fashion designer Maheen Khan
The rich, cultural heritage of Bangladesh’s fashion industry was on full display at the Majestic Silks of Bangladesh Exhibition, organised by one of the pioneers of the sector, Maheen Khan. The three-day exhibition that took place at the Nordic Great Hall, Gulshan 2 was a follow-up of a fashion show with the same moniker that took place a month ago and displayed the collection showcased there.
December 28, 2022
How to decorate your place during New Year’s Eve
2022 is about to come to an end. This was either the shortest long year or longest short year in recent times because it went by in a flash but at the same time, it didn’t. Regardless, it deserves a proper send-off and what better way to do it than by hosting a soirée at your place and we are about to give you some tips that will really elevate your home for the occasion.
December 24, 2022
InterContinental Dhaka unveils the biggest Christmas tree cake in Dhaka
To start the holiday season and celebrate Christmas in the grandest of manners, Hotel InterContinental Dhaka has unveiled the biggest Christmas tree cake in the history of Bangladesh. The 16-feet high cake was presented in a ribbon-cutting ceremony that took place in the hotel’s Café Social on Wednesday, 21 December. The 12-tier structure that is partly cake weighs over 1800 pounds and took the pastry team around 15-18 days to make. The cake is plum-flavoured and has been embellished with various traditional Christmas decorations.
December 21, 2022
Bangladeshi duo Sadia and Evan through to the next round of Portuguese talent show Temos Artista
Bangladesh has been making massive headways in the world; be it in fashion, sports or arts and entertainment. Joining the league of exceptionally talented individuals waving the red and green flag on the global stage are Sadia and Evan, who, a few days back, represented Bangladesh in a Portuguese dance competition.
December 21, 2022
5 tips on caring for your indoor plants this winter
Indoor plants can really uplift the outlook of any household. Even during winter when everything is gloomier in general, they can add an air of happiness to our home’s decor.
December 7, 2022
10 essentials for any winter trip
There is something magical about day trips during winter until you realise that there are a number of things you will need to be mindful of. Sure, you do not need to worry about the heat or sweating and that itself is a very charming proposition but you would still need a few essentials that will make sure that the trip goes as smoothly as possible.
December 6, 2022
Tameer Anwar wins first ever Pro Card in Bangladesh bodybuilding history
Tameer Anwar is a household name in the bodybuilding industry of Bangladesh. He has been dominating the local scene since 2014 by winning 8 straight Mister Bangladesh titles. The pioneering bodybuilder created history last month by winning first place at the IFBB Pro League Thailand and becoming the first IFFP Pro Card holder from Bangladesh. This is huge for us as being an IFFP Pro Athlete means that Tameer is now eligible to participate in Mr Olympia, the pinnacle of men’s professional bodybuilding.
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