Ashif Ahmed Rudro

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.

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.

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.

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?

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?

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.

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.

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 —

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?

A washing machine, one of the wonders of modern science, has made washing as easy as pressing a button. One no longer has to slam their clothes against a stone on the bank of a body of water. Instead, just install a washing machine and life will become less tedious and more comfortable.

Or imagine slow cooking a chicken for a special occasion. A microwave oven will let you have all of that.

As the Iliad depicts, people used to worship Athena, daughter of Zeus who was known for her wisdom, warcraft, and handicrafts. It was Athena who wielded Zeus’s aegis in the battle of Troy. Therefore, there should be no doubt about her ability and worthiness.

Exams are just a week away. So, you decide to sit at the table to study a little- it’s about time. You start like any normal person would, but after half an hour, you no longer feel comfortable, so you try to adjust your sitting position.

We’re going to assume that you’ve heard of audiobooks (no pun intended). While physical books will never go out of style, audiobooks are certainly making their presence known in the modern world.

Ulka Games is one of the native developers that are focusing on three genres of mobile games —board games, card games, and hyper casual games.

“But can it run Crysis?” — this question has plagued gamers for so long and so terribly that it ended up being a running joke in the gaming community. And if you used to game on your laptop, then the concern was quite real.

The most popular board game in Bangladesh is of course - Ludo. Nothing quite matches the feeling of sitting with family members and having a game of Ludo.

Tea and biscuit, as simple as it sounds, is nothing short of a rejuvenating potion and if you are going to do that whole ritual, do it right with a biscuit that’s tasty and fun to munch on. This is where Bisk Club’s Fruit Fun comes in.

Aquariums are a great addition to decor. They bring colour, promise and they are aesthetically pleasing to the eyes. They are known to be soothing and have a relaxing effect on both human as well as pets. If decorated properly, a fish tank can really become the focal point of your room.

You can’t just go back to sleep and you can’t just ignore the hunger either. It’s too late to cook anyway and let’s face it, who wants to cook at 1AM? What if we had a solution for times just like this?