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
Exciting features on SINGER Washing Machines
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.
28 March 2021, 18:00 PM
SINGER Microwaves with new offers
Or imagine slow cooking a chicken for a special occasion. A microwave oven will let you have all of that.
22 March 2021, 18:00 PM
Women in technology: beyond the cliché
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.
1 March 2021, 18:00 PM
HATIL Chairs: Finding the Right One
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.
22 February 2021, 18:00 PM
The books talk, if you listen
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.
15 February 2021, 18:00 PM
Ulka Games: A solution for dull hours
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.
1 February 2021, 18:00 PM
Game in style with Republic of Gamers (ROG)
“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.
1 February 2021, 18:00 PM
Board games for when you are bored
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.
25 January 2021, 18:00 PM
The Fun Snack is a Good Snack
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.
25 January 2021, 18:00 PM
Basic aquarium decoration ideas
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.
11 January 2021, 18:00 PM
Filling snack for every break
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?
11 January 2021, 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