“One thing we must always keep in mind is that bullying is a universal phenomenon and is not limited to urban playgrounds; it can happen anytime, anywhere — while you walk on the streets, at a party you attend, and for adults even in the workplace. It can even start in your own home” said Dr Ahmed, the reputed psychiatrist.

Areeba Binte Sadiq was nervous on the day she stepped into her new school. Experiencing mixed emotions, she secretly nurtured the anticipation of quickly making new friends, and blending in with ease. Yet, deep down the fear 'what if it does not work' was also very real.

Laila Khondkar, Director, Child Right Governance and Child Protection, Save the Children in Bangladesh is a well-known expert in this field and she addresses a very relevant but misrepresented aspect of bullying in the current context.

Over the years the nature of harassment children experience at school in the hand of their peers has changed; it is important we re-assess the situation based on its current nature.

Global statistics still show that maximum bullying incidents take place in schools. The very classrooms and playgrounds that we deem safe for our children can cause untold miseries for them at the hands of none other than their peers. Even though the perpetrators can be anyone from teachers to staff, in most cases the bullies are children themselves.

For the expert beauticians who have completed their beautification courses from Ujjwala, they can now participate in the upcoming “Ujjwala Beauty Expert Contest 2018.” This contest will provide an organised platform to the participants which will bear a positively explosive impact on their business and career as well.

Uber, the world's largest on-demand ride-sharing company, announced the launch of “Safety Toolkit” on 28 August, 2018. This is a consolidated and comprehensive set of features in-app for riders in Bangladesh, made available within months of its US rollout.

Apps- tiny little icons just a click away on our smartphones, we use them everyday for multifarious purposes! But, what if we told you the names of some apps that can play a major role to redefine your living?

I can't recall much from those two years but her, I remember vividly. A year senior to us, she was someone everyone noticed, even the most serious bookworms and nerds who seemed to live and breathe S1 and P1 syllabuses.

Health. A small word. But a word for which different people have different meanings. Health is a relative term. To some, it is something you are born with while to others it is a choice and some may even say it is your lifestyle.

There is someone from Australia who is thinking about you.

Himalaya, a global natural skincare brand, has introduced their Moisturizing Aloe Vera Face wash in Bangladesh.

There are some grownup things to consider too, such as setting out budgets for your sacrificial animal, setting up the butchers, and of course, getting all sorts of cleaning agents, such as bleach and detergent, before the big day arrives.

As Eid-ul-Azha approaches so does our creativity for new recipes, and new recipes call for an army of brand new spices.

Keeping in mind the weather and the mindset of the younger generation, YoungKay has introduced their Eid-ul-Azha collection that includes women's long tops in different patterns,

Brothers Furniture Limited is offering a 5 to15 percent discount this Eid-ul-Azha. The sale is applicable for all branches of Brothers Furniture Limited.

When asked what our mother language is, we proudly say Bangla because we fought for it.

This Eid-ul-Azha, if you are looking to get away from the daily hustle and bustle of life, give Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka a try. Guests can stay for two nights and pay for only 1 as part of the hotel’s latest offer.

For this Eid-ul-Azha, Royal Tulip Sea Pearl Beach Resort & Spa are offering a 40 percent discount from 21 August to 31 August, 2018.

In a tungsten glow and hyped ebullience, Jatra, a celebration of folk culture and Bangladeshi traditions in the form of artistic clothes, accessories and furniture, hosted its newest venture, Jatra Mela.