Sania Aiman

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.

1y 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.

1y 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.

1y 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.

2y 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?

2y 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.

3y 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.

3y 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.

3y ago
February 25, 2020
February 25, 2020

Jewel in the ocean: Sri Lanka

With long pristine beaches, verdant expanses of lofty rolling hills, and rushing waterfalls on every turn on the snaking roads, Sri Lanka should definitely be on the bucket list of next destinations.

February 14, 2020
February 14, 2020

Through the Traveller’s Eyes: Adventure in Bangladesh

One chilly winter night nearly 20 years ago, a group of young men carefully herded a bunch of young children over dark dirt roads in a remote-ish village.

February 14, 2020
February 14, 2020

Adventure Travel in Bangladesh

The mostly untapped resources for adventure travel here lie in the unspoiled bits of nature in the flatlands, the huge meandering waterways, the verdant hills in the southeast, the various remote villages all over the country, and the numerous varying ecosystems, the char regions.

February 14, 2020
February 14, 2020

Facebook and commerce: the unforeseen boom

One of the advantages of the site to the Bangladeshi masses has been its unexpected commercial potential, connecting buyers and sellers on a quick and personal level instantaneously.

December 10, 2019
December 10, 2019

To the rebel go the spoils

It is not very common to learn of rebels winning against the might of the state machinery, especially one bent on achieving its goals regardless of the means, yet victory for the Bangladeshis on 16 December, 1971 was one such occasion, immortalised in the nation’s psyche today.

October 8, 2019
October 8, 2019

SILKEN DREAMS ONCE MORE

Smooth as silk is not just a saying, especially when you hold a Rajshahi silk sari against your skin. Yet, if we do not put forward our resources and policy support to the struggling industry in Bangladesh, this famed local fabric might go the same way as the Muslin, long lost in the pages of history.

October 6, 2019
October 6, 2019

For young couples, buying over renting is wise

There is something permanent, and something extremely profound, in owning a home, the popular American educator and politician Kenny Guinn once said.

September 17, 2019
September 17, 2019

My father’s daughter

The difference between a good father and a bad one is simple — good fathers are present, and are embodiment of the basics that a good man should be. But are they perfect? Far from it. Even doting daughters are often perfectly aware of their father’s human flaws, yet the realisation takes away nothing from the wealth of love between the parent and child.

September 17, 2019
September 17, 2019

All-in-one online shopping at Aladeiin.com

Feel like ordering a TV for the football league final in a couple of days, but have no time to shop? Head to Aladeiin.com for the Sony A9F 55 Inch 4K Android Television for just TK 2,72,990, much lower than many other retail prices out there! Coupled with attractive

September 10, 2019
September 10, 2019

A taste of Indonesia at Pan Pacific Sonargaon

There is perhaps no better way to represent a country and its culture than its food— a cuisine created by the amalgamation of centuries of civilisation and the influences that shaped the nation.