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.
Travelling with children can be enjoyable with careful planning. Start early to expose them to new experiences, choose family-friendly destinations, pack smart, and maintain routines. Include downtime, consider hiring help, and keep trips short for smoother adventures.
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Rajshahi, Bangladesh, offers a quiet getaway with historical sites like Varendra Museum, Rajshahi College, and Dhopkols. Enjoy scenic views of the Padma River and Rajshahi University’s serene campus. Avoid summer heat; pack sunscreen and water.
Jibon Mistanno Bhandar in Madaripur is famous for its legendary Kheerpuri, a creamy sweet made with fresh village milk. This third-generation shop attracts visitors nationwide, preserving tradition through unmatched taste and authentic ingredients.
Chef Pam Soontornyanakij becomes the first Thai and Asian woman to win World’s Best Female Chef 2025, revolutionizing Bangkok’s dining scene with Michelin-starred Potong, innovative ventures, and mentorship programs for future female culinary leaders.
At Wise Ghat, watermelons arrive in vibrant heaps, unloaded by laborers for distribution across Dhaka. This seasonal trade supports many, with watermelons sourced from Rangabali and neighbouring areas, spreading tradition and livelihoods throughout the city.
Cellato’s Byakuya is the world’s most expensive ice cream, blending rare white truffle, Parmigiano Reggiano, and sake lees into a $6,696 luxury dessert. This artisanal, East-meets-West creation redefines premium culinary indulgence and fine dining.
While not your conventional Eid dish, for those looking for a healthy touch to almost everything they eat, these are interesting additions. Eid celebrations are incomplete without a feast, and these delicious leafy dishes bring a unique twist to traditional meals.
Sedentary work habits, chronic stress, poor diet, and lack of sleep can harm heart health. Combat cardiovascular risks by moving regularly, managing stress, eating heart-healthy meals, and getting quality sleep for a balanced, healthier lifestyle.
Boost heart health naturally with Bangladesh’s local superfoods like red lentils, ruhi fish, peanuts, bottle gourd, banana, cucumber, and onions. These antioxidant-rich, cholesterol-lowering, heart-friendly foods support blood pressure, reduce inflammation, and improve cardiac wellness.
In Bangladesh, where motherhood is deeply woven into a woman’s identity, infertility is more than just a medical condition — it is a deeply entrenched social stigma. For many women, being unable to conceive means being treated as incomplete, facing emotional abuse, and even experiencing violence.
Staying hydrated during Ramadan and Eid is crucial, especially in summer. Drink water steadily, consume hydrating fruits, and avoid caffeine. Opt for electrolyte-rich drinks, coconut water, and infused water to maintain energy and prevent dehydration.
Muslims with stomach ulcers can fast safely during Ramadan by avoiding spicy, acidic, and processed foods while consuming slow-digesting, nutrient-rich meals. Staying hydrated, eating in moderation, and following dietary guidelines help maintain digestive health and prevent discomfort.
During Ramadan, hidden calorie-dense foods like dates, bananas, fruit juices, and fried snacks can hinder weight management. Mindful choices, portion control, and healthier alternatives, such as whole fruits and baked items, can help maintain a balanced diet.
Wudu, the Islamic ritual cleansing, offers significant health benefits beyond spirituality. It reduces infections, improves skin health, enhances oral hygiene, relieves stress, boosts circulation, and promotes mindfulness, making it an overlooked yet powerful self-care practice in modern life.
Year-long intermittent fasting boosts weight loss, brain function, and gut health. It enhances metabolism, supports cognitive function, and balances gut bacteria. Stay hydrated, eat nutrient-rich foods, and consult a doctor before starting. Smart fasting ensures lasting health benefits.
This incident raises serious concerns about the safety and welfare of stray animals in Bangladesh.
By now, many have already spent a good chunk of their time shopping for friends and families. After all, can you put a price on the smile of your loved ones after gifting them their Eid dress?
Yet, the tiny, yellow-walled tea stall attracts customers like bees to flowers. “Comrade, give me a cup,” is how they ask for tea.
Instead of the regular old white cauliflowers - you can now have cauliflowers that are red, yellow, pink, or purple.
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.
Fasting while travelling requires planning for hydration, nutrition, and rest. Schedule trips during eating windows, pack emergency snacks, and research food options. Prioritise rest, hydration, and balanced meals to stay energised and make fasting stress-free while travelling.
Floral fashion dominates Eid 2024 with vibrant panjabis, elegant sarees, trendy kameezes, and timeless dresses. From soft pastels to bold hues, designers embrace florals, blending tradition with modernity for festive, stylish ensembles perfect for day and evening celebrations.
Bangladesh’s new “Hridoye Bangladesh” football jersey, designed by Tasmit Afiyat Arny, blends heritage with innovation. Featuring water lily motifs, river lines, and a bold typography design, it challenges traditional red-green norms while ensuring functionality, sustainability, and national pride.
Homegrown things of our local craftsmen, along with adding aesthetics to our lives, bring a piece of our own heritage into our homes and wardrobes that resonates with our identity and culture in a way that feels perfect.
The struggle with weight loss is relentless, fuelled by societal pressures, family expectations, and diet fads. From childhood to adulthood, self-worth is unfairly linked to body size, making fitness an exhausting, often demoralizing, lifelong battle.
Tasmit Afiyat Arny revolutionizes Jamdani bridal couture with Serenova, blending tradition and modernity. Despite production challenges, her global expansion, sustainable approach, and cultural education drive Jamdani’s transformation into a sought-after luxury fabric in international fashion markets.
Fathers’ love for bangi is unmatched, treating it as tradition, not just fruit. Despite our distaste, they proudly bring it home, insisting it’s delicious. Resistance is futile — bangi returns daily, proving an eternal generational divide at iftar.
For the first time, a Bangladeshi architecture has earned a place on the list of TIME’s World’s Greatest Places 2025. The Zebun Nessa Mosque, designed by Saiqa Iqbal Meghna – Director and Partner of Studio Morphogenesis Ltd., who also serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Architecture at BRAC University – has been recognised for its ground-breaking design. Since the inception of the list in 2018, no Bangladeshi location has ever been featured, until now!
Bangladeshi diaspora spread across the globe: how they miss and observe Ramadan away from home
Volcanoes offer breath-taking views and thrilling adventures. Explore Iceland’s Thrihnukagigur magma chamber, Costa Rica’s lush Arenal, Hawaii’s active Kīlauea, Guatemala’s fiery Pacaya, and the Philippines’ perfectly conical Mayon. Experience nature’s power with hiking, lava views, and cultural experiences.
Make Eid special with a unique gift for your mum. Treat her to a spa day, a kitchen gadget, a personalised memory book, a culinary experience, a weekend getaway, a curated gift basket, or a luxurious tea set.
Zakat can transform lives by supporting underprivileged children in education, healthcare, and nutrition. Proper distribution of funds through trusted organizations can bridge the gap, offering a better future and long-term societal benefits.
Airfares, particularly for flights to Saudi Arabia, have dropped by nearly 75% following government intervention and stricter regulations, according to the Association of Travel Agents of Bangladesh (ATAB)
Wudu, the Islamic ritual cleansing, offers significant health benefits beyond spirituality. It reduces infections, improves skin health, enhances oral hygiene, relieves stress, boosts circulation, and promotes mindfulness, making it an overlooked yet powerful self-care practice in modern life.
MohaArongo, a 44-foot nakshi kantha installation at Aarong’s Dhanmondi store, showcases Bangladesh’s rich craftsmanship. Designed by Samiul Alam, it merges tradition, sustainability, and innovation, featuring repurposed textiles and artisans’ names, preserving heritage in a modern world.
Marina Abramović’s Rhythm 0 exposed how society punishes silence, mirroring real-world abuse victims’ struggles. Women endure mistreatment yet face blame for not resisting. Vulnerability isn’t consent. Change starts by holding perpetrators accountable, not victims. Will we finally act?
Year-long intermittent fasting boosts weight loss, brain function, and gut health. It enhances metabolism, supports cognitive function, and balances gut bacteria. Stay hydrated, eat nutrient-rich foods, and consult a doctor before starting. Smart fasting ensures lasting health benefits.
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.
Fasting while travelling requires planning for hydration, nutrition, and rest. Schedule trips during eating windows, pack emergency snacks, and research food options. Prioritise rest, hydration, and balanced meals to stay energised and make fasting stress-free while travelling.
