The daily bus ride adventures in Dhaka
Do you remember those school days when you had to memorise an essay about a journey by bus? Sure, you must have had experiences of bus travels, but none compares to the commutes by bus within the capital city.
6d ago
5 things that make Mirpur special
Dhaka is basically divided into a few “general areas”. These areas refer to a larger neighbourhood that are recognised by the same name. For example – the Mirpur area might refer to the whole of Mirpur-1 through 12. Like every other neighbourhood in the city, there are a few perks of living in Mirpur.
3w ago
Skinny shaming: The bullying we pretend doesn’t exist
Body positivity never really caught up in Bangladesh. It’s shocking how even in 2024, body shaming not only exists in our society, but also is taken for granted. In recent times, there has been some awareness against fat shaming. Yet, the same cannot be said about skinny shaming.
1m ago
Understanding the ‘Dhaka Dhakka’ phenomenon
Moving to a new city can be intimidating, and when it’s Dhaka, there are bound to be some stories.
1m ago
Life without metro
Dhaka residents have a bitter relationship with traffic jam where one can’t go one day without falling into one. The congestion on the roads is usually much worse during peak office hours. In the midst of this perpetual torment, there was a small respite in the form of metro rail.
1m ago
Library lane: The forgotten bookshops of New Market
Nilkhet, Mirpur, Banglabazar -- many destinations are well known amongst bookworms of Dhaka. However, nestled within the bustling New Market lies a lesser-known, historical book market. What happened to Library Lane, this once vibrant hub of knowledge? Today, the future of the place hangs in the balance, its rich history fading into memory.
2m ago
5 popular eateries in and around DU campus
On July 1, 2024, Dhaka University celebrated its 103rd anniversary. University life is an experience in itself. Besides the education and the bonds of friendship people share, a notable aspect that shines in every person’s heart is campus food.
2m ago
Red Meat Roadmap of Bangladesh
Here are some of the most popular and unique red meat dishes that Bangladesh has to offer
3m ago
February 8, 2022
Month-long art exhibition on ‘Bangabandhu, Liberation War and Bangladesh’
‘The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance’ — wrote Aristotle to emphasise the significance of art. Abstract values like freedom are different to express but art can give them an image that touches our heart.
February 1, 2022
Nursing and Caregiving: A Set of Helping Hands
Adulting is not easy. You have to take care of yourself, your family and your career; all at the same time. And this can often turn out to be challenging, especially when a family member gets sick and you have to attend to them.
January 25, 2022
Ispahani Bakery Fresh: The ultimate snack solution
Whether you are planning on hosting an evening tea, or just want to keep some biscuits like snacks to munch on all by yourself, Ispahani Foods Limited offers a number of different types of Toast, Sweet Toast & Dry cake and we will explore some of their finest.
January 25, 2022
ENO: A solution for a quick relief
The human body resembles a fine machine in more ways than one.
January 9, 2022
ABCs of cycling in Dhaka
Bicycle needs no introduction. It’s a popular mean of transportation in the rural areas. Perhaps not so much in the cities. But why not consider the idea for a moment?
January 4, 2022
Fun and Adventure Park at Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Gardenfor youngsters
Do you remember the countless hours you used to spend doing all sorts of things at the playground? Those were fun days and one can only hope that the same opportunity is available for the children of today,
December 23, 2021
Travelling before the end of the year
The year 2021 has been a difficult time for all of us. With a few days left of the year, you deserve a holiday, one to pamper yourself.
December 21, 2021
LIXIL inaugurates Experience Centre in Bangladesh
Leading Japanese building materials group of companies LIXIL’s first experience centre starts its journey in Dhaka. LIXIL is well known for their innovative and pioneering water and housing products.
December 21, 2021
Lip care during the winter
The cold winter air is dry and takes a toll on your lips by extracting moisture from them. This causes the lips to get dry easily and can result in chapped lips;
November 16, 2021
The idea of Movember
The concept is fairly simple— men are encouraged to grow out their facial hair, beard, moustache (this is something that cancer patients are sometimes unable to do, therefore making it symbolic).
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