Tasmiah Rahman

Architect Marina Tabassum designs London’s iconic Summer Pavilion

In a landmark moment for South Asian architecture, Marina Tabassum and her office Marina Tabassum Architects (MTA) have become the first from the region to design the Pavilion — a space known for celebrating innovation and cultural dialogue through design.

2w ago

Shaping a child’s personality with eco-friendly, educational toys

Eco-friendly, handmade toys with rich cultural stories promote healthy child development, creativity, and environmental awareness. Choosing sustainable, biodegradable playthings helps children learn compassion, reject plastic waste, and connect with heritage, supporting a safer, greener future.

2w ago

Surviving Bangladesh's heatwave: AC-Free solutions

Beat the heatwave without AC by using energy-efficient tips like decluttering rooms, using wet sheets on windows, placing ice near fans, switching to LED lighting, reducing humidity, promoting cross-ventilation, and adding indoor plants for natural cooling.

1m ago

Exploring identity, memory and emotion

The atmosphere at Safiuddin Shilpalay in Dhanmondi was electric on the evening of May 2 as the newly founded art collective called Choukaath inaugurated its first group exhibition.

1m ago

Where the spirit meets the bone: A multisensory exhibition to soothe your soul

A multisensory exhibition, titled “Where the Spirit Meets the Bone”, is currently on display at Satori Academy of Arts in the capital’s Banani. This striking exhibit attempts to explore the many layers of human emotions -- from personal wounds to global issues, intimate loss and grief of rediscovering inner self -- through an interplay of sensory cues like touch, sound, or scent.

2m ago

Dolile drishyapot: A celebration of Bangla calligraphy

Imagine entering a gallery filled with canvases, where sepia-toned papers with brittle edges and faded ink burst into life with vibrant colours and witty catchphrases from ancient Bengal. On his 20th solo exhibition — the versatile artist Arham-ul-Huq Chowdhury presents one such immersive show titled “Decorated Deeds: Bangla Calligraphy on Antique Documents” (Dolile Drishyapot).

2m ago

Spruce up your home this Eid with this ultimate furniture shopping guide!

As the Holy month of Ramadan passes, the festivity of Eid-ul-Fitr is in the air.  It is a time for get-togethers with friends and families and feasts — and the preparations seem incomplete without creating warm, welcoming spaces in our homes to welcome our loved ones.

3m ago

7 beautiful mosques in Bangladesh you must visit at least once!

Explore Bangladesh’s most stunning mosques, from the historic Kusumba Mosque to the modern Zebun Nessa Mosque. Admire Mughal grandeur, serene prayer spaces, and award-winning architecture for a spiritual and cultural Eid experience across the country.

3m ago
June 19, 2025
June 19, 2025

Architect Marina Tabassum designs London’s iconic Summer Pavilion

In a landmark moment for South Asian architecture, Marina Tabassum and her office Marina Tabassum Architects (MTA) have become the first from the region to design the Pavilion — a space known for celebrating innovation and cultural dialogue through design.

June 18, 2025
June 18, 2025

Shaping a child’s personality with eco-friendly, educational toys

Eco-friendly, handmade toys with rich cultural stories promote healthy child development, creativity, and environmental awareness. Choosing sustainable, biodegradable playthings helps children learn compassion, reject plastic waste, and connect with heritage, supporting a safer, greener future.

May 15, 2025
May 15, 2025

Surviving Bangladesh's heatwave: AC-Free solutions

Beat the heatwave without AC by using energy-efficient tips like decluttering rooms, using wet sheets on windows, placing ice near fans, switching to LED lighting, reducing humidity, promoting cross-ventilation, and adding indoor plants for natural cooling.

May 10, 2025
May 10, 2025

Exploring identity, memory and emotion

The atmosphere at Safiuddin Shilpalay in Dhanmondi was electric on the evening of May 2 as the newly founded art collective called Choukaath inaugurated its first group exhibition.

May 6, 2025
May 6, 2025

Where the spirit meets the bone: A multisensory exhibition to soothe your soul

A multisensory exhibition, titled “Where the Spirit Meets the Bone”, is currently on display at Satori Academy of Arts in the capital’s Banani. This striking exhibit attempts to explore the many layers of human emotions -- from personal wounds to global issues, intimate loss and grief of rediscovering inner self -- through an interplay of sensory cues like touch, sound, or scent.

April 25, 2025
April 25, 2025

Dolile drishyapot: A celebration of Bangla calligraphy

Imagine entering a gallery filled with canvases, where sepia-toned papers with brittle edges and faded ink burst into life with vibrant colours and witty catchphrases from ancient Bengal. On his 20th solo exhibition — the versatile artist Arham-ul-Huq Chowdhury presents one such immersive show titled “Decorated Deeds: Bangla Calligraphy on Antique Documents” (Dolile Drishyapot).

March 29, 2025
March 29, 2025

Spruce up your home this Eid with this ultimate furniture shopping guide!

As the Holy month of Ramadan passes, the festivity of Eid-ul-Fitr is in the air.  It is a time for get-togethers with friends and families and feasts — and the preparations seem incomplete without creating warm, welcoming spaces in our homes to welcome our loved ones.

March 23, 2025
March 23, 2025

7 beautiful mosques in Bangladesh you must visit at least once!

Explore Bangladesh’s most stunning mosques, from the historic Kusumba Mosque to the modern Zebun Nessa Mosque. Admire Mughal grandeur, serene prayer spaces, and award-winning architecture for a spiritual and cultural Eid experience across the country.

March 17, 2025
March 17, 2025

Bangladeshi luxury fashion goes global, dazzles runway in Paris Fashion Week

Bangladeshi designer Mehruz Munir’s "Solaris" collection made waves at Paris Fashion Week 2025, showcasing luxurious, practical fashion with handcrafted embellishments. Munir aims to shift global perceptions, pushing Bangladeshi couture onto international platforms with innovative, high-end designs.

March 6, 2025
March 6, 2025

Zurhem takes Paris: Bangladesh finally on fashion's GPS

Zurhem debuts at Paris Fashion Week 2025 with its “Solaris” collection, showcasing luxurious Bangladeshi fashion. Featuring celestial-inspired couture, intricate embellishments, and bold menswear, this milestone marks Bangladesh’s entry into the global haute couture scene.