Sadia Islam

Stepping away from fifty shades of boring

If you grew up in a Bangladeshi home, you know our furniture has lived in two shades forever: “wood” and “slightly darker wood.” From glossy mahogany varnish that yellows over time to MDF covered in wood-grain stickers, our interiors often look like a forest that forgot to evolve. Functional, sure but monotonous.

2d ago

Pet-proofing homes in Dhaka’s high-rises

Owning a pet in Dhaka has always meant companionship, warmth, and a fair bit of chaos. But as the city has traded courtyards and rooftops for high-rise apartments, pet ownership has become more complicated.I’ve had animals all my life, from dogs and cats to, at one point, more birds than I could count.

1m ago
October 30, 2025
October 30, 2025

Stepping away from fifty shades of boring

If you grew up in a Bangladeshi home, you know our furniture has lived in two shades forever: “wood” and “slightly darker wood.” From glossy mahogany varnish that yellows over time to MDF covered in wood-grain stickers, our interiors often look like a forest that forgot to evolve. Functional, sure but monotonous.

September 26, 2025
September 26, 2025

Pet-proofing homes in Dhaka’s high-rises

Owning a pet in Dhaka has always meant companionship, warmth, and a fair bit of chaos. But as the city has traded courtyards and rooftops for high-rise apartments, pet ownership has become more complicated.I’ve had animals all my life, from dogs and cats to, at one point, more birds than I could count.