‘Don’t tell me how to dress’
When a Thai government official told women to dress carefully to prevent harassment at the…
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As wedding nears brands benefit from Meghan effect
Canadian fashion designer Bojana Sentaler stared at her television on Christmas Day to see if…
Baishakh shopping goes online as ‘best’ alternative
Dhaka, Apr 8 – Though she struggles with two kids, everyday household chores and unbearable…
Hilsa still unbeatable on Pahela Baishakh menu
Dhaka – Despite a strong campaign over the last few years against keeping hilsa on…
IGP asks police to ensure smooth Baishakh celebration
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr Javed Patwari on Tuesday ordered the police force to…
Gardeners want Dhaka homes turn green
Dhaka, March 23 – The need for spreading the message of raising suitable gardens at…
Japan moves to end child marriage
Heather Barr Bill Would Make 18 Minimum Marriage Age for Women and Men In the…
Real dev not possible without democracy, says BNP
Dhaka, Mar 21 – BNP’s senior leader Moudud Ahmed on Wednesday said the ‘developing country’…
Dhaka more expensive than many South Asian cities: EIU
Dhaka,Mar 16-Dhaka has become cheaper than 12 months ago as it has fallen 10 places…
Florida Senate passes bill to put restrictions on gun sales
Tallahassee, Mar 6 (AP/UNB) — In response to a deadly Florida school shooting last month,…
The hidden cost of jewelry
Human Rights in Supply Chains and the Responsibility of Jewelry Companies Jewelry and watches denote…
Occupation and genocide disguised as “discovery”
By Jerome Duval “We have been told, and still are, that it was the pilgrims…
Hindus celebrate Holi Festival of colours
Hundreds of Hindu community members today celebrated Holi, a religious festival of colours, across the…
Where our gold and diamonds come from
How many people know where their gold and diamond jewelry comes from?How many people consider…
A new dawn for South Africa
By Mia Swart Doha, Qatar, Feb 22 (IPS) – In the post-Apartheid era, it is…
Vision 2030 & the political costs of Saudi reforms – Part 2
By Adel Abdel Ghafar Doha, Qatar, Feb 20 (IPS) – A pillar of the Saudi…
Thai chef Nuttaput brings culinary experience to Amari Dhaka
Dhaka, February – If your Thai food cravings are acting up lately then Amari Dhaka…
Pahela Falgun celebrated across Bangladesh
Dhaka, Feb 13 – The Jatiya Basanta Utsab Udjapan Parishad organised a cultural programme in…
An effortless way to improve your memory
A surprisingly potent technique can boost your short and long-term recall – and it appears…
US teacher dies after opting out of ‘costly’ flu medicine
A US school teacher has died from flu complications after deciding to forgo anti-viral medication…
Unique healthcare initiative for journos in Assam
By Nava Thakuria Guwahati, Feb 12 – A unique weekly healthcare initiative has been taken…
Falgun is back
Dhaka, Feb 12 – While the flower markets of the country are abuzz with supplies,…
Investcorp to fit out some Saudi gyms for women
Bahrain-based private equity firm Investcorp is turning some of the gyms it part owns in…
Traditional cultural centres planned in capital Dhaka
Dhaka, Jan 26 – Two cultural centres will be built in city’s Uttara and Mirpur…
Wealth concentration continues to increase
By Anis Chowdhury and Jomo Kwame Sundaram Sydney and Kuala Lumpur, Jan 23 (IPS) -…
‘Cha Chakra: Tea Tales of Bangladesh’ show begins at AF, Dhaka
The solo photography exhibition titled “Cha Chakra: Tea Tales of Bangladesh” by Faiham Ebna Sharif…
Tourism should be regulated, before it is too late…
By Roberto Savio Rome, Jan 8 (IPS) – This year, we will have 3 million…
Gays marry in midnight wedding ceremonies across Australia
Canberra, Jan 9 (AP/UNB) — Same-sex couples married in midnight ceremonies across Australia on Tuesday…
The political responsibility in the collapse of our planet
By Roberto Savio Rome, (IPS) – On 20 December, Europe’s 28 Ministers of Environment met…
Critical Issues to Watch in 2018
By Martin Khor Penang, Malaysia, Jan 2 2018 (IPS) – Another new year has dawned,…