The thriving world of Bangladeshi ceramics
Bangladesh’s booming ceramic industry is as thriving as our readymade garment (RMG) sector, which I say from my many shopping exploits.
2w ago
A battleground of change: Role of DU in social movements
The pulsating energy of Dhaka University campus works as a catalyst to inspire students and shape their conscience.
3w ago
Graffiti vs Regime
The early stages of the quota reform movement in Bangladesh saw the use of a subtle yet powerful language of protest: graffiti.
1m ago
Barishal, a serene escape amid nature’s bounty
Surrounded by tall coconut and betel nut trees, picturesque ponds, and lagoons -- the green countryside makes Barishal a great city for local tourism.
1m ago
Embracing the old-world charm, one antique at a time
There is a certain drama in being mystified with all things retro and vintage.
2m ago
Rediscovering self: A note to me
In life to give your 100 percent to any one of your relationships you have to lose more than what you gave to that person.
4m ago
A love affair with tea
I wonder what it is in a cup of tea that makes it so invigorating. The obvious answer would be the stimulant, caffeine, or the particular flavour of the leaves seeping into the hot water and the aroma that takes over your senses.
4m ago
Hats off to our green heroes!
The first time I fell in love with plants was when I saw my mother’s glossy green pothos arranged in old porcelain bowls that were slightly chipped off.
4m ago
March 2, 2024
Rediscovering Traditions: Putting folk arts, crafts at the forefront
Wooden dolls painted in a crimson-red or saffron-yellow sari with a black hair bun are a traditional craft of Bangladesh and an integral part of every rural fair.
February 12, 2024
The magic of Tangail taant
Here's to losing oneself in the sensuous sorcery of the pure, deshi taant saree and claiming what is truly ours.
February 3, 2024
The wondrous world of rooftop gardening
Perhaps, there is a hidden farmer in all of us. Although suppressed under the urban rat race, many secret gardeners have decided they will create a garden, however small, within the confines of their buildings.
November 23, 2023
Children's safety online remains a concept
As far as their online activities are concerned, parents cannot possibly monitor it all.
October 29, 2023
Breaking the chains of obligation at 50-something
I don’t want to be accountable for the bad fish curry, the pending electric bill, or the understocked pantry anymore.
September 21, 2023
When you have Opinion Fatigue Syndrome
It is as if I must have the information and facts to pass a comment or give an opinion on every issue under the sky;
August 25, 2023
Why we need personal boundaries
Most people feel an unspoken need to belong to a certain group, usually one in which you believe you do not belong.
July 22, 2023
Confessions of a fat person
Back then, the concept of not hurting the feelings of a fat person did not exist. It was not even a thing to register. What’s body-shaming? And what does it mean to go into depression because of it?
June 9, 2023
The story of my mobile phone addiction
I am tethered to my mobile phone as if it’s the placenta sustaining life for me.
May 15, 2023
It's time we talked about menopause
Until recently, we as a society were not mindful of a woman’s hormonal fluctuations that she deals with daily.
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