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Why Bangladeshi brides choose red and how the palette is changing

Red — bold, vibrant, and unapologetically commanding — has been the traditional colour of Bangladeshi bridal wear for centuries. But why this strong association with red? And why are we now seeing brides experiment with hues like pink, white, and even green?

Seeing red: The colour that never goes out of style

Red symbolises love, passion, and energy. Revered in various cultures, it signifies hope, good luck, and strength. Iconic in fashion, red dresses, sarees, and lipstick captivate and inspire, making a timeless statement.

#Perspective / Sleepless in Dhaka

At 3 AM, a desolate neighborhood leads to an unexpected encounter with a stranded woman. A writer’s late-night walk turns into a memorable story, highlighting the beauty of spontaneous connections and the charm of quiet streets.

PLAYWATCH / Taylor Swift reclaims Red

“Love is so short, forgetting is so long,”

6 gored on second day of Spain's San Fermin bull-running week

Six people are gored on Friday, two seriously, on the second day of the week-long San Fermin festival in northern Spain where bulls chase red-scarved runners through the streets of Pamplona.

November 25, 2024
November 25, 2024

Why Bangladeshi brides choose red and how the palette is changing

Red — bold, vibrant, and unapologetically commanding — has been the traditional colour of Bangladeshi bridal wear for centuries. But why this strong association with red? And why are we now seeing brides experiment with hues like pink, white, and even green?

September 2, 2024
September 2, 2024

Seeing red: The colour that never goes out of style

Red symbolises love, passion, and energy. Revered in various cultures, it signifies hope, good luck, and strength. Iconic in fashion, red dresses, sarees, and lipstick captivate and inspire, making a timeless statement.

September 1, 2024
September 1, 2024

Sleepless in Dhaka

At 3 AM, a desolate neighborhood leads to an unexpected encounter with a stranded woman. A writer’s late-night walk turns into a memorable story, highlighting the beauty of spontaneous connections and the charm of quiet streets.

November 14, 2021
November 14, 2021

Taylor Swift reclaims Red

“Love is so short, forgetting is so long,”

July 8, 2016
July 8, 2016

6 gored on second day of Spain's San Fermin bull-running week

Six people are gored on Friday, two seriously, on the second day of the week-long San Fermin festival in northern Spain where bulls chase red-scarved runners through the streets of Pamplona.