Dhaka’s art of waiting
With its never-ending traffic and overflowing population, Dhaka has certain unique characteristics. From calling everyone “mama”, to shouting “Oi Khali, Jaba?”, there is something very “Dhakaesque” about these traits, and the art of waiting is definitely one of them.
16 October 2025, 18:41 PM
What I learned from Dhaka
The city has quite a reputation. It is cruel, unforgiving, and even hostile to newcomers. However, Dhaka simultaneously embraces all, gives a chance to anyone who dares to venture into its crowd, and most importantly, teaches everyone some valuable lessons.
12 October 2025, 18:31 PM
How caring for kids builds respect for parents
Becoming a secondary caregiver offers young adults valuable lessons in empathy, patience, and self-discovery. Supporting children deepens respect for parents’ struggles and highlights the emotional impact of nurturing, making caregiving a rewarding, transformative journey.
22 September 2025, 09:12 AM
#Perspective / Letter to my younger self: What I wish you knew in 2010
A heartfelt letter from a 30-year-old to his 15-year-old self, offering life lessons on growth, love, failure, and self-discovery — reminding readers that perseverance, learning, and dreams shape a meaningful, transformative journey.
1 September 2025, 09:50 AM
Dhaka’s love hate relationship with rain
There are thousands of people in Dhaka, each living a different life. But a few things are constant for all. Apart from the unavoidable traffic and the signal at Bijoy Sarani, their love-hate relationship with rain unites most of them.
15 August 2025, 18:05 PM
#Perspective / Synonyms of bravery: Martyrs who became symbols
It’s been barely a year since July 2024, yet it feels like an eternity. The smoke clouding the sky, the gunshots, the sounds heard across the country — all seem like distant memories. However, no matter how fleeting our minds are, the collective conscience of the nation remembers the martyrs — brave individuals who sacrificed their lives so that we can have a country that is fair and just.
5 August 2025, 04:41 AM
#Perspective / Feeling older than you are? Welcome to real adulthood!
Adulthood hits hard in your late 20s — time shrinks, responsibilities pile up, and youthful passions fade. This reflective guide explores the emotional, financial, and existential struggles of growing up, resonating with young adults.
18 July 2025, 23:45 PM
The Toshakhana Museum at Dhaka: An Anthology of History
Inside the premises of Bangabandhu Military Museum, another aesthetic museum is set called Toshakhana Museum or the Treasury Museum. Father of the Nation,
21 March 2022, 18:00 PM
Fabled ‘Dhakai Muslin’ Revived
For over 200 years, muslin was only a memory, until recently, when due to the keen interest of Bangladesh government and the craftsmanship of our local artisans, it was revived and the fabled cloth is now once again a reality.
8 March 2022, 10:13 AM
Feed the soul with homemade food from Cumin
Living in Dhaka can become tedious. The average food is barely worth mentioning and cravings for homemade food arises more often than we’d like to admit. What if you had the option to help yourself to your favourite dish, homemade and prepared with all the care and the best ingredients available?
7 March 2022, 18:00 PM
The business of flowers
Flowers have been admired, sought after, and cherished throughout the history of humankind.
19 February 2022, 18:00 PM
Far Field Voice Controlled TV from VISION
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the fairest of them all? – you know the story. It would be lovely to have such a mirror on your wall that can show you what you wish and talk back to you. It’s a fairy tale alright, but thanks to modern technology,
14 February 2022, 18:00 PM
The Psychology of Breakup Songs
With the Valentine’s Day in sight, let’s focus on something that ignites even more vehement feelings in one’s heart. No, it’s not your love for cakes; I am talking about breakups.
13 February 2022, 08:57 AM
Month-long art exhibition on ‘Bangabandhu, Liberation War and Bangladesh’
‘The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance’ — wrote Aristotle to emphasise the significance of art. Abstract values like freedom are different to express but art can give them an image that touches our heart.
7 February 2022, 18:00 PM
Nursing and Caregiving: A Set of Helping Hands
Adulting is not easy. You have to take care of yourself, your family and your career; all at the same time. And this can often turn out to be challenging, especially when a family member gets sick and you have to attend to them.
31 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Ispahani Bakery Fresh: The ultimate snack solution
Whether you are planning on hosting an evening tea, or just want to keep some biscuits like snacks to munch on all by yourself, Ispahani Foods Limited offers a number of different types of Toast, Sweet Toast & Dry cake and we will explore some of their finest.
24 January 2022, 18:00 PM
ENO: A solution for a quick relief
The human body resembles a fine machine in more ways than one.
24 January 2022, 18:00 PM
ABCs of cycling in Dhaka
Bicycle needs no introduction. It’s a popular mean of transportation in the rural areas. Perhaps not so much in the cities. But why not consider the idea for a moment?
9 January 2022, 09:37 AM
Fun and Adventure Park at Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Gardenfor youngsters
Do you remember the countless hours you used to spend doing all sorts of things at the playground? Those were fun days and one can only hope that the same opportunity is available for the children of today,
3 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Travelling before the end of the year
The year 2021 has been a difficult time for all of us. With a few days left of the year, you deserve a holiday, one to pamper yourself.
23 December 2021, 11:12 AM
LIXIL inaugurates Experience Centre in Bangladesh
Leading Japanese building materials group of companies LIXIL’s first experience centre starts its journey in Dhaka. LIXIL is well known for their innovative and pioneering water and housing products.
20 December 2021, 18:00 PM
Lip care during the winter
The cold winter air is dry and takes a toll on your lips by extracting moisture from them. This causes the lips to get dry easily and can result in chapped lips;
20 December 2021, 18:00 PM
Bond with the birds
That’s just one little part of it. Birdwatching involves identifying, cataloguing, learning, researching about birds, their nature and habitats. And the best part of it is that you get to see the birds in their natural setting and once you learn about their nature, you get to truly appreciate the beauty of it.
15 November 2021, 18:00 PM
The idea of Movember
The concept is fairly simple— men are encouraged to grow out their facial hair, beard, moustache (this is something that cancer patients are sometimes unable to do, therefore making it symbolic).
15 November 2021, 18:00 PM
Beauty Lassi: A legacy of taste
While many establishments struggle to survive in the restaurant business for more than a few years, ‘Beauty Lassi and Falooda’ has done it for a hundred years and it not only survived, it has thrived with glory.
15 November 2021, 07:31 AM
Token of passion: Collecting cricket memorabilia
The story of Zunaid Paiker is one such story that will make you believe that anyone can achieve such a feat should they be passionate enough.
1 November 2021, 18:00 PM
The Brunch at Hotel Renaissance
Believe it or not, brunch is nothing new, much more than just another millennial trend or even a meal; it represents a social experience. Sure, the word brunch is a portmanteau of breakfast and lunch but it’s not just yet another meal. With the right company at the right place, it can be THE MEAL of the day.
11 October 2021, 18:00 PM