M H Haider

Dhaka’s booming restaurant culture drives rising monthly expenses, often Tk 10,000–15,000 for couples. While dining out feels recreational, mindful spending, saving, or investing in travel or hobbies offers better long-term satisfaction and financial balance.

As someone who has lived in Dhaka and Chattogram for a more or less equal number of years, I am here to tell you that the port city is much better than the capital. Admit it: Dhaka is overrated.

The Godfather brilliantly explores fatherhood through Vito and Michael Corleone’s emotional journey, portraying loyalty, sacrifice, and the complexities of being a father and son across generations in a crime-driven yet deeply human family saga.

The overall division — the main Mymensingh city and surrounding districts — offers a wide and diverse range of options for tourists. So, when planning a trip this Eid, here are some reasons why you should consider the humble and underrated Mymensingh.

In dry, forgotten Shukhno Gram, a station master’s dull routine shifts when a runaway bride in blue arrives. Their unexpected bond, painted with longing, art, and fleeting rain, transforms solitude into a moment of magic.

A Tagore lullaby triggers a vivid childhood memory of a monsoon boat ride, exploring how soft, emotional songs — beyond traditional lullabies — soothe sleep through rhythm, parental love, and deep, subconscious emotional conditioning.

Overlooking the Buriganga River, Ahsan Manzil is an architectural and historical gem of Old Dhaka.

Bridegrooms in wedding processions used to parade around the area in all pomp and fervour, making one circle, two circles, or sometimes even seven circles.