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Will the industry survive?</a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="card position-relative horizontal image-reverse align-justify border-bottom"> <div class="card-image position-relative w33"> <a href="/life-living/news/story-art-brings-bangladeshs-artistic-legacy-life-3825346" aria-label="“Story of Art” brings Bangladesh’s artistic legacy to life "> <picture title="“Story of Art” brings Bangladesh’s artistic legacy to life" class="ratio ratio__16x9">  <source data-srcset="https://tds-images.thedailystar.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_201/public/images/2025/02/16/_x7g9092.jpg 1x" data-aspectratio="/" media="(min-width: 1024px)" />    <img class="ratio ratio__16x9 lazyload" data-aspectratio="" data-srcset="https://tds-images.thedailystar.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_201/public/images/2025/02/16/_x7g9092.jpg" alt="“Story of Art” brings Bangladesh’s artistic legacy to life" title="“Story of Art” brings Bangladesh’s artistic legacy to life" />  </picture> </a> </div> <div class="card-content card-content" > <h4 class="title fs-18" > <a href="/life-living/news/story-art-brings-bangladeshs-artistic-legacy-life-3825346"><span class="color-red">#Events</span> / “Story of Art” brings Bangladesh’s artistic legacy to life</a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="card position-relative horizontal image-reverse align-justify border-bottom"> <div class="card-image position-relative w33"> <a href="/life-living/news/lalon-fakirs-songs-journey-the-soul-bengals-mystic-poet-3824691" aria-label="Lalon Fakir's songs: A journey into the soul of Bengal’s mystic poet "> <picture title="Lalon Fakir's songs: A journey into the soul of Bengal’s mystic poet" class="ratio ratio__16x9">  <source data-srcset="https://tds-images.thedailystar.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_201/public/images/2025/02/15/lalon.png 1x" data-aspectratio="/" media="(min-width: 1024px)" />    <img class="ratio ratio__16x9 lazyload" data-aspectratio="" data-srcset="https://tds-images.thedailystar.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_201/public/images/2025/02/15/lalon.png" alt="Lalon Fakir's songs: A journey into the soul of Bengal’s mystic poet" title="Lalon Fakir's songs: A journey into the soul of Bengal’s mystic poet" />  </picture> </a> </div> <div class="card-content card-content" > <h4 class="title fs-18" > <a href="/life-living/news/lalon-fakirs-songs-journey-the-soul-bengals-mystic-poet-3824691"><span class="color-red">#Perspective</span> / Lalon Fakir's songs: A journey into the soul of Bengal’s mystic poet</a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="card position-relative horizontal image-reverse align-justify "> <div class="card-image position-relative w33"> <a href="/life-living/lifehacks/news/how-stop-your-flowers-dying-fast-your-new-years-resolutions-3824671" aria-label="How to stop your flowers from dying as fast as your New Year’s Resolutions "> <picture title="How to stop your flowers from dying as fast as your New Year’s Resolutions" class="ratio ratio__16x9">  <source data-srcset="https://tds-images.thedailystar.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_201/public/images/2025/02/15/kendall-scott-38ehxlcm2qg-unsplash.jpg 1x" data-aspectratio="/" media="(min-width: 1024px)" />    <img class="ratio ratio__16x9 lazyload" data-aspectratio="" data-srcset="https://tds-images.thedailystar.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_201/public/images/2025/02/15/kendall-scott-38ehxlcm2qg-unsplash.jpg" alt="How to stop your flowers from dying as fast as your New Year’s Resolutions" title="How to stop your flowers from dying as fast as your New Year’s Resolutions" />  </picture> </a> </div> <div class="card-content card-content" > <h4 class="title fs-18" > <a href="/life-living/lifehacks/news/how-stop-your-flowers-dying-fast-your-new-years-resolutions-3824671">How to stop your flowers from dying as fast as your New Year’s Resolutions</a> </h4> </div> </div> </div> <div class="columns small-12 medium-3 large-3"> <div class="card position-relative"> <div class="card-image position-relative w66"> <a href="/life-living/news/rickshaw-art-rolls-ekushey-book-fair-kureghor-prokashonis-stall-3823566" aria-label="Rickshaw art rolls into Ekushey book fair at Kureghor Prokashoni’s stall "> <picture title="rickshaw art stall at Ekushey book fair" class="ratio ratio__16x9">  <source data-srcset="https://tds-images.thedailystar.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_201/public/images/2025/02/13/img-20250210-wa0004.jpg 1x" data-aspectratio="/" media="(min-width: 1024px)" />    <img class="ratio ratio__16x9 lazyload" data-aspectratio="" data-srcset="https://tds-images.thedailystar.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_201/public/images/2025/02/13/img-20250210-wa0004.jpg" alt="rickshaw art stall at Ekushey book fair" title="rickshaw art stall at Ekushey book fair" />  </picture> </a> </div> <div class="card-content pt-20 pb-20 pr-20" > <h3 class="title fs-18" > <a href="/life-living/news/rickshaw-art-rolls-ekushey-book-fair-kureghor-prokashonis-stall-3823566"><span class="color-red">#Events</span> / Rickshaw art rolls into Ekushey book fair at Kureghor Prokashoni’s stall </a> </h3> <p class="intro">Kureghor Prokashoni Ltd’s Ekushey Book Fair stall merges literature and rickshaw painting, showcasing Bangladesh’s artistic heritage. Led by Shamim Rahman Abir, it highlights cultural preservation through Monir Hossain’s vibrant hand-painted designs.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="panel-separator"></div><div class="panel-pane pane-category-load-more no-title block" class="panel-pane pane-category-load-more no-title block"> <div class="pane-content"> <div class="row mb-20 mt-20"> <div class="columns medium-9 small-12"> <div class="view view-category-load-more-news view-id-category_load_more_news view-display-id-panel_pane_1 view-dom-id-3383c5ecebba51fce94d16bce3545e86"> <div class="view-content"> <div class="card position-relative horizontal type-horizontal-list row border-bottom collapse image-reverse"> <div class="card-image position-relative w33 columns small-3 medium-3"> <a href="/life-living/news/meet-the-man-behind-bangladeshs-first-pet-ambulance-3829256" aria-label="Meet the man behind Bangladesh's first pet ambulance "> <picture class="ratio ratio__16x9">  <source data-srcset="https://tds-images.thedailystar.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_202/public/images/2025/02/20/susthotaa-3.jpeg 1x" data-aspectratio="/" media="(min-width: 1024px)" />    <img class="ratio ratio__16x9 lazyload" data-aspectratio="" data-srcset="https://tds-images.thedailystar.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_202/public/images/2025/02/20/susthotaa-3.jpeg" alt="" title="" />  </picture> </a> </div> <div class="card-content card-content columns" > <h3 class="title" > <a href="/life-living/news/meet-the-man-behind-bangladeshs-first-pet-ambulance-3829256">Meet the man behind Bangladesh's first pet ambulance </a> </h3> <p class="intro">Susthotaa has launched Bangladesh's first pet ambulance service, ensuring timely medical help for pets and stray animals. 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Despite risks, some find lasting relationships amidst the chaos.</p> <div class="card-top color-iron text-12"> <span class="interval">1d ago</span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card position-relative horizontal type-horizontal-list row border-bottom collapse image-reverse"> <div class="card-image position-relative w33 columns small-3 medium-3"> <a href="/life-living/news/being-career-woman-joke-according-saras-boss-3829246" aria-label="Being a career woman: A joke, according to Sara’s boss "> <picture title="Being a career woman: A joke, according to Sara’s boss" class="ratio ratio__16x9">  <source data-srcset="https://tds-images.thedailystar.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_202/public/images/2025/02/20/untitled_design1.png 1x" data-aspectratio="/" media="(min-width: 1024px)" />    <img class="ratio ratio__16x9 lazyload" data-aspectratio="" data-srcset="https://tds-images.thedailystar.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_202/public/images/2025/02/20/untitled_design1.png" alt="Being a career woman: A joke, according to Sara’s boss" title="Being a career woman: A joke, according to Sara’s boss" />  </picture> </a> </div> <div class="card-content card-content columns" > <h3 class="title" > <a href="/life-living/news/being-career-woman-joke-according-saras-boss-3829246">Being a career woman: A joke, according to Sara’s boss</a> </h3> <p class="intro">Women in Dhaka face workplace sexism, societal pressure, and constant undermining of their careers. 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Each story captures love’s transformative power and emotional depth.</p> <div class="card-top color-iron text-12"> <span class="interval">1d ago</span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card position-relative horizontal type-horizontal-list row border-bottom collapse image-reverse"> <div class="card-image position-relative w33 columns small-3 medium-3"> <a href="/life-living/fashion-beauty/news/get-the-just-washed-look-2025s-soap-nails-trend-3828346" aria-label="Get the 'just washed' look with 2025's soap nails trend "> <picture title="Get the 'just washed' look with 2025's soap nails trend" class="ratio ratio__16x9">  <source data-srcset="https://tds-images.thedailystar.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_202/public/images/2025/02/19/soap_nail.png 1x" data-aspectratio="/" media="(min-width: 1024px)" />    <img class="ratio ratio__16x9 lazyload" data-aspectratio="" data-srcset="https://tds-images.thedailystar.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_202/public/images/2025/02/19/soap_nail.png" alt="Get the 'just washed' look with 2025's soap nails trend" title="Get the 'just washed' look with 2025's soap nails trend" />  </picture> </a> </div> <div class="card-content card-content columns" > <h3 class="title" > <a href="/life-living/fashion-beauty/news/get-the-just-washed-look-2025s-soap-nails-trend-3828346">Get the 'just washed' look with 2025's soap nails trend</a> </h3> <p class="intro">Soap nails, a 2025 beauty trend, offer a minimalist, glossy manicure in neutral shades. 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More like an empty heart: How one family turned loneliness into love " class="ratio ratio__16x9">  <source data-srcset="https://tds-images.thedailystar.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_202/public/images/2024/10/28/_b3a4201.jpg 1x" data-aspectratio="/" media="(min-width: 1024px)" />    <img class="ratio ratio__16x9 lazyload" data-aspectratio="" data-srcset="https://tds-images.thedailystar.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_202/public/images/2024/10/28/_b3a4201.jpg" alt="Empty nest? More like an empty heart: How one family turned loneliness into love " title="Empty nest? More like an empty heart: How one family turned loneliness into love " />  </picture> </a> </div> <div class="card-content card-content columns" > <h3 class="title" > <a href="/life-living/relationships-family/news/raising-emotionally-intelligent-kids-because-feelings-matter-more-grades-3828336">Raising emotionally intelligent kids: Because feelings matter more than grades</a> </h3> <p class="intro">Teaching emotional intelligence in children fosters empathy, resilience, and responsibility. Encouraging emotional expression, assigning small tasks, celebrating efforts, and leading by example nurture EQ, shaping future success. Early development ensures better relationships, perseverance, and long-term emotional well-being.</p> <div class="card-top color-iron text-12"> <span class="interval">2d ago</span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card position-relative horizontal type-horizontal-list row border-bottom collapse image-reverse"> <div class="card-image position-relative w33 columns small-3 medium-3"> <a href="/life-living/news/inside-the-mind-rafiqun-nabi-creator-tokai-3826461" aria-label="Ranabi’s reflections: A life in art, observation, and legacy "> <picture title="Inside the mind of Rafiqun Nabi: Creator of Tokai" class="ratio ratio__16x9">  <source data-srcset="https://tds-images.thedailystar.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_202/public/images/2025/02/17/_mg_5011.jpg 1x" data-aspectratio="/" media="(min-width: 1024px)" />    <img class="ratio ratio__16x9 lazyload" data-aspectratio="" data-srcset="https://tds-images.thedailystar.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_202/public/images/2025/02/17/_mg_5011.jpg" alt="Inside the mind of Rafiqun Nabi: Creator of Tokai" title="Inside the mind of Rafiqun Nabi: Creator of Tokai" />  </picture> </a> </div> <div class="card-content card-content columns" > <h3 class="title" > <a href="/life-living/news/inside-the-mind-rafiqun-nabi-creator-tokai-3826461">Ranabi’s reflections: A life in art, observation, and legacy</a> </h3> <p class="intro">Rafiqun Nabi, renowned for his cartoon Tokai, reflects on his artistic journey, influenced by family and mentors like Zainul Abedin. His legacy blends societal commentary, creativity, and practicality, inspiring future artists to observe deeply and innovate.</p> <div class="card-top color-iron text-12"> <span class="interval">4d ago</span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card position-relative horizontal type-horizontal-list row border-bottom collapse image-reverse"> <div class="card-image position-relative w33 columns small-3 medium-3"> <a href="/life-living/food-recipes/news/stadium-markets-best-kept-secret-delicious-meals-under-tk-100-3826451" aria-label="Rupsa Food at Dhaka Stadium: Dine like a king for Tk 100 or less "> <picture title="Stadium Market's best-kept secret: Delicious meals under Tk 100" class="ratio ratio__16x9">  <source data-srcset="https://tds-images.thedailystar.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_202/public/images/2025/02/17/untitled_design.png 1x" data-aspectratio="/" media="(min-width: 1024px)" />    <img class="ratio ratio__16x9 lazyload" data-aspectratio="" data-srcset="https://tds-images.thedailystar.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_202/public/images/2025/02/17/untitled_design.png" alt="Stadium Market's best-kept secret: Delicious meals under Tk 100" title="Stadium Market's best-kept secret: Delicious meals under Tk 100" />  </picture> </a> </div> <div class="card-content card-content columns" > <h3 class="title" > <a href="/life-living/food-recipes/news/stadium-markets-best-kept-secret-delicious-meals-under-tk-100-3826451">Rupsa Food at Dhaka Stadium: Dine like a king for Tk 100 or less</a> </h3> <p class="intro">Rupsa Food at National Stadium Market offers affordable, homemade meals like egg khichuri and luchi-daal, delighting customers with quality and value since 2003, making it a hidden gem for budget-friendly, satisfying dining in Dhaka.</p> <div class="card-top color-iron text-12"> <span class="interval">4d ago</span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card position-relative horizontal type-horizontal-list row border-bottom collapse image-reverse"> <div class="card-image position-relative w33 columns small-3 medium-3"> <a href="/life-living/health-fitness/news/hot-vs-cold-showers-which-one-boosts-your-health-3826446" aria-label="Hot vs cold showers: Which one boosts your health? "> <picture title="Hot vs cold showers: Which one boosts your health?" class="ratio ratio__16x9">  <source data-srcset="https://tds-images.thedailystar.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_202/public/images/2025/02/17/pexels-pixabay-161502.jpg 1x" data-aspectratio="/" media="(min-width: 1024px)" />    <img class="ratio ratio__16x9 lazyload" data-aspectratio="" data-srcset="https://tds-images.thedailystar.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_202/public/images/2025/02/17/pexels-pixabay-161502.jpg" alt="Hot vs cold showers: Which one boosts your health?" title="Hot vs cold showers: Which one boosts your health?" />  </picture> </a> </div> <div class="card-content card-content columns" > <h3 class="title" > <a href="/life-living/health-fitness/news/hot-vs-cold-showers-which-one-boosts-your-health-3826446">Hot vs cold showers: Which one boosts your health?</a> </h3> <p class="intro">Cold and hot showers offer unique health benefits: cold water tightens pores and boosts circulation, while hot water cleanses, relaxes muscles, and promotes blood flow. Both can enhance well-being when used properly but avoid extremes for safety.</p> <div class="card-top color-iron text-12"> <span class="interval">4d ago</span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card position-relative horizontal type-horizontal-list row border-bottom collapse image-reverse"> <div class="card-image position-relative w33 columns small-3 medium-3"> <a href="/life-living/news/tangail-handloom-weavers-earn-only-tk-200-daily-will-the-industry-survive-3825366" aria-label="Tangail handloom weavers earn only Tk 200 daily! Will the industry survive? "> <picture title="Tangail handloom weavers earn only Tk 200 daily! Will the industry survive?" class="ratio ratio__16x9">  <source data-srcset="https://tds-images.thedailystar.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_202/public/images/2025/02/16/_dsc9933.jpg 1x" data-aspectratio="/" media="(min-width: 1024px)" />    <img class="ratio ratio__16x9 lazyload" data-aspectratio="" data-srcset="https://tds-images.thedailystar.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_202/public/images/2025/02/16/_dsc9933.jpg" alt="Tangail handloom weavers earn only Tk 200 daily! Will the industry survive?" title="Tangail handloom weavers earn only Tk 200 daily! Will the industry survive?" />  </picture> </a> </div> <div class="card-content card-content columns" > <h3 class="title" > <a href="/life-living/news/tangail-handloom-weavers-earn-only-tk-200-daily-will-the-industry-survive-3825366">Tangail handloom weavers earn only Tk 200 daily! Will the industry survive?</a> </h3> <p class="intro">Tangail’s handloom weaving industry faces collapse due to rising costs, competition from cheaper power loom sarees, and declining demand. 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