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Ayeman Ibne Amin: Transforming Bangladesh’s Food Scene With Remarkable Eateries
11/25/2023
Jasia S | BD
Reporting from Dhaka, Bangladesh, Jasia Sajed Rahman explores global lifestyle trends, cross-cultural exchange, and the changing aspirations of South Asian youth. Her work situates personal stories within broader conversations about mobility, ambition, and community. At Tinds, Jasia offers a grounded international perspective on how South Asians live, create, and redefine fulfillment today.
Jasia S | BD
Reporting from Dhaka, Bangladesh, Jasia Sajed Rahman explores global lifestyle trends, cross-cultural exchange, and the changing aspirations of South Asian youth. Her work situates personal stories within broader conversations about mobility, ambition, and community. At Tinds, Jasia offers a grounded international perspective on how South Asians live, create, and redefine fulfillment today.
Bangladesh Clears All Dues to Adani Power, Ensuring Steady Energy Supply
Bangladesh has cleared all outstanding payments to Adani Power, settling over $142 million in dues. This move restores financial order and strengthens the country’s cross-border energy pipeline. The payment was confirmed by the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB), marking the…
Trump Enacts ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ with Major Tax and Welfare Overhauls
President Donald Trump has signed the sweeping One Big Beautiful Bill into law. The $4.5 trillion package marks one of the most consequential fiscal reforms in recent U.S. history. The bill introduces new deductions for seniors, families, and middle-income earners.…
Stormzy Receives Honorary Doctorate from Cambridge for Racial Justice Work
Stormzy, the award-winning British rapper and activist, has been awarded an honorary doctorate in law by the University of Cambridge. The honor recognizes his outstanding contributions to education, racial equity, and social change across the UK. The ceremony took place…
KATSEYE’s ‘Beautiful Chaos’ Tops Billboard Fan Poll After Explosive EP Drop
KATSEYE, the global girl group formed by HYBE and Geffen Records, has done it again. Their debut EP, “Beautiful Chaos,” just topped Billboard’s Favorite New Music poll, earning over 50% of fan votes for the week ending June 21. Read…
BTS Confirms March 2026 Comeback After Military Hiatus
BTS is officially reuniting in March 2026, HYBE confirmed on June 13. After a three-year break for mandatory military service, all seven members—RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook—are preparing for their long-anticipated return to group activities. Read…
Inside the Cross-Cultural Soundscape of Alias
Aiman Islam, professionally known as Alias, is a Bangladeshi DJ and music producer whose work reflects a life shaped by migration and multicultural influence. Born in Dhaka and raised in Indonesia, Singapore, and Malaysia, the 26-year-old now lives in Vietnam,…
Top 7 Strange Phobias People Actually Have
Fear is a survival instinct—but sometimes, it defies logic. While many are familiar with arachnophobia or acrophobia, lesser-known fears affect lives in profoundly disruptive ways. These rare psychological conditions often go undiscussed, yet they reveal the complexity of the human…
Inside Cloudzilla: Farabi Khaleque’s Vision for Gen Z Mental Health
Farabi Khaleque, a Bangladeshi-Canadian creator, is contributing to the youth mental health conversation through his platform, Cloudzilla. What began as a passion project has grown into a dynamic brand sharing honest storytelling and mental wellness tools for Gen Z. Launched…
Shakib Khan’s ‘Taandob’ Reigns Supreme at the Eid Box Office in Bangladesh
Bangladeshi cinema witnessed a powerful resurgence this Eid as Taandob, a political action-thriller starring Shakib Khan dominated the holiday box office. Directed by Raihan Rafi and released in over 100 theatres nationwide, the film emerged as another top performer after…
Mehruz Munir: The Creative Force Behind Zurhem’s Global Fashion Story
Mehruz Munir isn’t just a fashion designer—he’s a storyteller reshaping fashion in Bangladesh. As the Creative Director and founder of Zurhem, the Dhaka-based luxury menswear label, Mehruz has taken bold risks to bring Bangladeshi design to the global stage. From…