The pop culture scene in Dhaka has been on the rise over the last few years. So to appease the lovers of pop culture, Radio Dhol 94.0FM brings to you a dedicated pop culture show called “Limited Edition” hosted by Kaisar. The show airs on weekdays from 9 pm and runs till midnight.
Music streaming apps are picking up pace in Bangladesh. GAAN is one of them and one that I personally have come to love over the last few weeks.
Recently, I came across a picture on social media showing a family eating at a restaurant, while their domestic help sat separately nearby without any food. The post has stirred up a bit of controversy, and rightfully so.
When I sit down in front of my laptop to write, I keep getting distracted by the Facebook notifications and YouTube videos and whatnot.
Summer's here already, and with a bit of luck, most of us are going to utilise this vacation and travel. Cox's Bazar?
Whenever we go online these days, or flip through magazines even, we see articles or blog posts with obnoxious clickbait titles such as “7 Ways to Meh”.
Rating: 9/10 “For those of us climbing to the top of the food chain, there can be no mercy.
Ever since I heard about Shakrain celebration, particularly the kite festival, in Old Dhaka, I've been meaning to go there. But try as I may, I missed the festival for the last two years. So I was adamant to attend Shakrain this year, celebrated on January 14. Although it is held in different parts of the Old Town, I went to Laxmibazar with a local friend. Upon arriving, I realised that I had underestimated the popularity of Shakrain; it wasn't just another festival, it was THE festival of the Old Town. My friend informed me that groups from every few buildings would raise a fund and organise a bash every year for Shakrain – Old Town style, with lights and sound systems.
Halfway through winter, and amongst the gazillions of weddings around, I came across one that just shows how far we've come technologically. With my cousin living abroad and having reached a “suitable” age for getting married according to Bangladeshi standards, the family decided to get him married without further delay, over Skype.
When I first saw the promotional video for this year's “Closeup Volt”, I was amazed. The event, which was organised by the brand, Closeup on December 27, 2014 at Bangabandhu International Conference Center in Dhaka, was more than just a concert; it was a celebration of the young and talented artists who are trying to do something new.
