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Ashif Ahmed Rudro

DSCC says 'no' to dining under the stars

Dhaka’s rooftop restaurants face uncertainty as DSCC revokes licences over safety concerns, sparking public debate. With millions linked to the restaurant industry, stakeholders urge balanced regulation to protect both businesses and diners.
8 May 2025, 10:42 AM

Brihatta Paal: Moving through memories, myths, motion

Art studios and exhibitions are great storytellers. We often say that a picture is worth a thousand words. In that sense, any sort of visual art has a lot to say. Brihatta Art Foundation’s exhibition, called “Paal”, has that same essence.
7 May 2025, 18:07 PM

Pahela Baishakh: Origins and celebrations

Pahela Baishakh, celebrated on April 14, marks the Bengali New Year, rooted in Emperor Akbar’s reform aligning taxes with harvests. Today, it’s a vibrant cultural festival filled with music, processions, traditional food, and colourful attire.
12 April 2025, 08:54 AM

City of magic: Dhaka's blend of stories

Dhaka has had many names over the years — City of Rickshaws, City of Mosques, City of Magic, and many more. Perhaps, calling it ‘Mini-Bangladesh’ is not a misnomer either. People from every nook and cranny of the country come together in this place, and each brings something that makes it what it is today.
7 April 2025, 17:29 PM

Avoid the Eid madness: 4 peaceful getaways in Bangladesh

Escape the Eid crowds by exploring hidden gems in Bangladesh. Visit China Clay Hill, Manpura Island, Niladri Lake, or Boga Lake for serene nature, adventure, and breath-taking views. Travel smart, pack essentials, and enjoy stress-free exploration.
26 March 2025, 23:19 PM

Rajshahi in a day: Top spots you can't miss

Rajshahi, Bangladesh, offers a quiet getaway with historical sites like Varendra Museum, Rajshahi College, and Dhopkols. Enjoy scenic views of the Padma River and Rajshahi University’s serene campus. Avoid summer heat; pack sunscreen and water.
10 March 2025, 10:20 AM

Rethink your food habits for affordable and healthy options

Revamp food habits with budget-friendly swaps: corn flour for wheat, green papaya for cucumber, and guava for apples. Choose cheaper food colours, switch beef for fish, and experiment with nutritious, affordable alternatives for a healthier, cost-effective diet.
1 February 2025, 08:19 AM

The types of passengers you meet on a bus

Dhaka is not that big of a city. But there are way too many people, and while the number of buses is not little either, it’s far from enough. The daily bus commutes in Dhaka are tedious but if one is willing, there are plenty of drama and stories to find. Today, we will count the five types of p
27 January 2025, 18:00 PM

HATIL Virtual Showroom: A Dazzling way of Shopping

Worry not, for HATIL understands your woes and is pioneering a new way of furniture shopping.
28 December 2020, 18:00 PM

Olive Oil: An overlooked skincare product

It’s a popular cooking ingredient of Mediterranean cuisine. But other than being used in your food and salad dressing, olive oil is an excellent skin care product. With its natural benefits, it’s worth a dive.
30 November 2020, 18:00 PM

Aadi: Your Fashion Rapture

The word e-commerce is thrown around way too often, but the fact remains; it is predicted that e-commerce sites will become the next big thing given how globalisation had taken the world by storm. We got a glimpse of exactly how important e-commerce has become and will continue to become during this pandemic, for obvious reasons.
23 November 2020, 18:00 PM

Marzan’s Kitchen

Colours and flavours; two of the most common words used to describe our culture and food. Needless to say, we love the spices and how they play with our taste buds. While our local cuisine holds a special emotional weight, it is okay to crave something exotic every once in a while.
16 November 2020, 18:00 PM

Chess for your child

This is probably the most famous boardgame of all time. The game is so popular that chess needs no introduction. In fact, a number of chess terms are embedded in our culture.
2 November 2020, 18:00 PM

Bullying: the evident menace and how to deal with it

Bullying is a form of emotional or physical abuse that has three defining characteristics which separates it from conflict, namely, intention, repetition and power imbalance.
31 August 2020, 18:00 PM

Basics of bike modification

Remember when Bon Jovi said “I’m a cowboy, on a steel horse I ride”? Perhaps, he liked motorbikes almost as much as we do. And when you customise them to suit your needs, be it performance or cosmetic, they truly take on a unique identity, and that is usually why they are cherished possessions of their owners.
24 August 2020, 18:00 PM

Top 5 supremely addictive online games

Everyone is currently advised to stay at home in order to reduce the risk of contamination and spread of the virus, and rightly so.
13 April 2020, 18:00 PM

A Green Revolution

Jute has long been called the golden fibre of Bangladesh, and that alone underscores the significance of the fibre in the culture and economy. Bangladesh grows one of the best quality jute fibres in the entire world, and there’s significant production and scope in our country. But are we using it to its full potential and could we do more?
9 March 2020, 18:00 PM

Tarka:Your Indian food getaway

We understand the appeal of Netflix and pizza, or a lazy afternoon with a cheeseburger, but every now and then, all of us get that craving for a more familiar taste.
9 March 2020, 18:00 PM

ABCs of bike stunts

Bike stunts refer to activities involving acrobatic manoeuvring of the motorcycle and sometimes the rider. This requires balance, skills, techniques, and most of all, the determination to do so given that it is quite difficult and often dangerous.
9 March 2020, 18:00 PM

Dental surgery: Things to know

Sometimes, you might feel that the only use of your teeth is chewing food and perhaps oral health does not need as much attention, but the truth is far from it.
24 February 2020, 18:00 PM

Know your basics of dentistry

There are certain things in life that we take for granted. So much so that we do not realise how important they are till we have to live without them — like healthy teeth and oral cavity.
17 February 2020, 18:00 PM

Ekushe February: An ode to an unforgettable event

The book is titled: Ekushe February. The title gives away the theme of the book undoubtedly. What’s so special about it? What’s special is the fact that this is the first ever compilation in Bangla literature on the events of the language movement of 1952.
17 February 2020, 18:00 PM

When to call a lawyer

Before we get into the details, there’s one thing you should know. There are two legal categories— criminal law and civil law.
17 February 2020, 18:00 PM

Hotel Sarina’s Street Café: your coffee gateway

Picture this: it’s the middle of the night, and you want to discuss all the important things in life with someone over a hot cup of coffee. It’s difficult to find café that has a soothing atmosphere and good coffee.
3 February 2020, 18:00 PM

Uber: The story behind the screen

It’s hard to imagine someone who hasn’t heard of Uber, considering, 22 percent of people in Dhaka has used the Uber app at least once, according to Uber. You can choose different types of rides, based on your need, from several available options. Their server monitors the whole ride so security, or unreasonable fares are never a concern.
27 January 2020, 18:00 PM

Peyala Café — A cup of delight

Have you ever felt a sudden craving for a good cup of coffee, or a soothing cup of tea out of nowhere?
30 December 2019, 18:00 PM

A house worth seeing

Have you ever wanted to take a few days off, away from all the traffic, stress, and worries? To be honest, it is something we all want, but the sad truth is that there are very limited chances of such an escape in Bangladesh
11 November 2019, 18:00 PM

The goons and villains of the comic world

Growing up, we loved to read about superheroes in comics. Thanks to recent development in CGI, public demand, and studio investments, we’ve got live action movies of those heroes, and children, teenagers or adults enjoyed them together.
30 September 2019, 18:00 PM

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