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History, Tie-Dyed! This Is Nike’s First Global Collab With An Indian Label
After 15 years of reshaping how South Asian design is perceived, NorBlack NorWhite has landed a partnership that shifts the needle. IT'S NIKE!! It’s a blueprint redrawn. Image by @norblacknorwhite Founders Mriga Kapadiya and Amrit Kumar didn’t just release product — they built a collection that carries the weight of tradition while staying deeply contemporary. The kind of work that feels both ancestral and forward-facing, worn with pride and purpose. A Collection That Moves,
Jun 16, 20252 min read


The Eid Economy - How Eid Became Bangladesh’s Biggest Spending Season
Eid in Bangladesh blends ritual with retail, massive spending, local boosts, and deep generosity all collide in this festive economy.
Jun 4, 20254 min read


Zurhem Didn’t Come to Play. Dhaka’s Sharpest Label took over Cannes!
The red carpet at Cannes 2025 saw all the usual suspects: big gowns, legacy houses, brand placements so obvious you could clock them from th
May 27, 20253 min read


Vault - Dhaka's Newest Dining Experience That Goes Beyond The Plate
There’s a new name drawing whispers in Dhaka’s fine dining circles — Vault. And true to its name, it holds secrets. Secrets of flavour, of rhythm, of atmosphere, all tucked beneath the city’s surface in the basement of Banani’s Autograph Tower. Image courtesy @vaultdhaka Born out of a shared love for indulgence and intentionality, Vault was founded by five partners, including creative director Mehruz Munir. “We all share a deep appreciation for the finer things in life,” Mehr
May 26, 20252 min read


This Mother-Daughter duo from Assam just made red carpet history at Cannes
In a first for Cannes, a mother-daughter duo from Northeast India - Urmimala and Snigdha Boruah of Assam, walked the red carpet not as...
May 22, 20253 min read


Janhvi’s head drape at Cannes was less accessory, more Ancestral History
In her Cannes 2025 debut, Janhvi Kapoor turned heads not just with couture, but with cultural storytelling. Styled in custom Tarun Tahiliani
May 21, 20252 min read


In 'Jaya Aar Sharmin' The Sisterhood Isn't Sweet. It's Sharp, Uneven And Real
Produced by C te Cinema and Applebox Films, Jaya aar Sharmin is drawing critical acclaim and audience love alike.
May 20, 20253 min read


From Biopic to Backlash: What Nusraat Faria’s arrest says about Bangladesh’s Politics-Entertainment Nexus
In a plot twist that no one saw coming, Nusraat Faria, the celebrated actor who played none other than Sheikh Hasina in Mujib: The Making...
May 18, 20252 min read


Ghost Threads of Dhaka: The rise, fall and revival of Dhakai Muslin
Once upon a time - long before your Zara basics and TikTok fashion drops, there was a fabric so light, so fine and so coveted, it was...
May 18, 20253 min read


Meet Ahassan Uddin, Bangladesh’s breakout actor in French Cinema
In a rare and refreshing moment of South Asian representation in European film, Bangladeshi-born Ahassan Uddin has made his cinematic...
May 17, 20252 min read


Gown Censorship to Politics: Why many are skipping Cannes this year
Gown Censorship at Cannes Film Festival 2025
May 16, 20253 min read


From Chattogram to the Met: Amir Hamja Captures Shah Rukh Khan for The New York Times
In a headline-grabbing crossover of South Asian talent and global glamour, Bangladeshi photojournalist Amir Hamja captured Bollywood...
May 6, 20253 min read


The Forgotten Cultural Politics of Saree Drapes, Red Borders & Resistance
We’ve heard the historic stories of protests. Of slogans shouted, bullets fired, flags raised. But what we rarely talk about especially...
May 3, 20253 min read


“Ali” at Cannes: A Historic First That Could Rewrite the Future of Bangladeshi Cinema
The film, produced by Tanveer Hossain (from Bangladesh) and Kristine De Leon (from Philippines), was shot in Sylhet during November 2024. Line production was handled by Runout Films,and the project was executive produced by Habibur Rahman Tarek. Due to festival regulations, details about the storyline still remain under wraps. But this moment isn’t just a first. It’s a door being opened. A flag planted. A signal that Bangladeshi cinema is no longer sitting on the sidelines of
Apr 25, 20253 min read


Celebrity Weddings and the Rise of Quiet Bridal Consumerism
Gone are the days when bridal opulence meant dripping in gold and maxed-out makeup. In 2025, the Bangladeshi bride, especially the...
Apr 20, 20253 min read
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