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Mode

Fit check: How to find your style and own it

In a world where first impressions matter, understanding your personal style is more important than you think

District's Local Government Division Deputy Director Md Mobarak Hossain distributing relief items at the Shiv Temple premises in Sajek Valley. Photo: TBS

Panorama

Stretched thin but determined, local bureaucrats are keeping governance alive

Once the soul of grand wedding processions, the Lion Band Party now plays to fading echoes of a livelier past. In Patharghata, Chattogram, Shahid—carrying on his father’s legacy—leads the band through another evening performance. Their music, once in high demand, now drifts through fewer occasions, with seasonal festivals like Durga Puja, elections, and religious gatherings offering rare chances to earn between Tk5,000 and Tk15,000 per show. Photo: Courtesy

Features

The fading notes of our band parties

Framework’s laptops are designed with parts that can be easily repaired by average users. Photo: Framework

Tech

Repair, reuse, resist: The rise of sustainable electronics

Illustration: TBS

Panorama

The broken promise of Bangladesh’s pension payouts

Illustration: TBS

Pursuit

Online degrees: Are they any good?

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Pursuit

What makes a job respectable?

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Panorama

How the diaspora community influences Bangladesh’s political landscape

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Brands

Top bedsheet picks from local brands in Bangladesh

The aftermarket cosmetic upgrades tie in nicely with the scooter’s aggressive design language. PHOTO: Akif Hamid

Wheels

Honda Vario 160 ABS: The commuter that turns heads

PHOTO: Sahil Ali

Wheels

Automophiles hosts enthusiasts for Post-Eid Meet 2025

Graphics: TBS

Panorama

The ‘Cream Apa’ conundrum exposes digital violations of children's rights

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Mode

Pahela Baishakh: Of bright colours, heritage motifs and contemporary flair