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
Losing hair: The baldness issue
A few years ago, I came across a silly meme while scrolling through Facebook that went something like this — Women with straight hair want curls, women with curls want straight hair…. Men are simple, they just want their hair to stay.
11 October 2021, 18:00 PM
Latest trend on Facebook: 2011 vs 2021
If you are fairly active on Facebook, you might have noticed a new trend that goes by #Howmuchyouvechangedchallenge or 2011 vs 2021. The rules are very simple. You open your profile pics, choose your first solo profile pic, choose your last solo profile pic and post them side by side so everyone can see how much you have changed over the years.
26 September 2021, 09:37 AM
Cinematic experience at home
When the pandemic introduced strict lockdowns and people were confined in their homes, aching for some entertainment, suddenly we realised how much we missed the theatres.
20 September 2021, 18:00 PM
Upgrade to a Smart Home
Smart homes are probably the next step in modern lifestyles. But they are still a bit rare in Bangladesh to get your hands on them.
20 September 2021, 18:00 PM
A fresh abode: Getting rid of unwanted smell
It has been scientifically confirmed that each house has a unique scent much like fingerprints. Unfortunately, this scent is not always a good one and it is not uncommon for your room to exude odour. However, if you follow a few simple steps, you can keep your room fresh.
13 September 2021, 18:00 PM
The Sorry Tale: Apologies in a relationship
Some think that apologising is degrading. In reality, an apology is the indication that you care about the relationship more than you care about your anger and contrary to what you have been led to believe, it’s not degrading.
13 September 2021, 18:00 PM
Tips to care for your books
These 6 tips on how to care for your books can help extend the life of your books a little longer.
28 August 2021, 10:48 AM
Choosing the correct fabric for sofas
Choices of fabrics are probably considered one of the least concerning factors while buying a sofa. But they are just as important as the design, cushions and the pillows. There are a lot of options out there and it can get confusing sometimes.
23 August 2021, 18:00 PM
Managing dry skin
There are a number of reasons that could cause dry skin. From age to climate, a person’s inherent genetics, diseases, and of course, their lifestyle.
19 August 2021, 09:49 AM
How to care for leather bags
Leather offers character through their textures, colours and are often an indication of luxury. That being said, if you are willing to spend a little more for a leather bag then chances are it’s a special piece and you should care for it accordingly.
18 August 2021, 09:36 AM
Cooking with a VISION
Urban life is fast paced. It’s modern, loud, and busy. In this hectic life, a lot of people dread the idea of cooking in a traditional stove or oven because of a number of reasons. They can be difficult to maintain and difficult to cook on. Such issues can be resolved with a modern kitchen appliance such as a microwave oven.
12 July 2021, 18:00 PM
Tour de DU
The Dhaka University campus is filled with historical points of interests. We will start from Madhur Canteen. One of the most commonly heard names in our country.
28 June 2021, 18:00 PM
Vision AC: The cool that you need
It’s the rainy season now and Bangladesh being the colourful country that it is, offers us a special opportunity of experiencing six different seasons each year. That is truly extraordinary, but it also means that we go through a roller-coaster of a weather each year.
28 June 2021, 18:00 PM
A modern way to cook rice
Remember that familiar line that we heard growing up? “Mach-e bhat-e Bangali” — arguably the most correct description of our people’s food habit. While it is true that people are leaning towards new and different cuisine these days, the appeal of rice was never questioned for even a second in our country, and it is very likely to stay that way for the foreseeable future.
21 June 2021, 18:00 PM
Do you have a VISION?
Even if you want to play a game of bridge with your friends, it’s a good idea to have a TV playing in the background. And did we mention that the Euro has started?
14 June 2021, 18:00 PM
Myths of milk
Milk has always been considered an ideal food and therefore, the demand was always there. If you live in a village and you know a farmer, you can get freshly collected milk every morning. But what happens if you don’t know a farmer (it happens) or what if you live in a city like Dhaka?
6 June 2021, 18:00 PM
Getting rid of debt
One of the most dreaded feelings in this world is the feeling of being in debt, and when things take a turn for the worse, the confrontations with your lender can be rather awkward to say the least.
31 May 2021, 18:00 PM
Vaccination and immunity thoughts
Unless you have been living under a rock for the last year or so, you know all about the rampaging pandemic. How it has literally changed the world and how it’s wreaking havoc all over the globe. So, having a vaccine against such a disease that has come in the form of Hades himself is certainly a fact worth celebrating. But don’t throw a party just yet.
24 May 2021, 18:00 PM
Shopping during the pandemic
That’s how it normally goes, but these are not normal times. However, if you are really inclined to go shopping, here’s what you should consider —
10 May 2021, 18:00 PM
Story of a REDdot
You are used to seeing the models and actors on TV. You are used to the impressive and colourful visuals and the perfectly synchronised song, but ever wondered about those who work behind the scene to create something like this?
26 April 2021, 18:00 PM