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.
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.
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.
Moving to a new city can be intimidating, and when it’s Dhaka, there are bound to be some stories.
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.
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.
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.
Here are some of the most popular and unique red meat dishes that Bangladesh has to offer
That’s just one little part of it. Birdwatching involves identifying, cataloguing, learning, researching about birds, their nature and habitats. And the best part of it is that you get to see the birds in their natural setting and once you learn about their nature, you get to truly appreciate the beauty of it.
While many establishments struggle to survive in the restaurant business for more than a few years, ‘Beauty Lassi and Falooda’ has done it for a hundred years and it not only survived, it has thrived with glory.
The story of Zunaid Paiker is one such story that will make you believe that anyone can achieve such a feat should they be passionate enough.
Believe it or not, brunch is nothing new, much more than just another millennial trend or even a meal; it represents a social experience. Sure, the word brunch is a portmanteau of breakfast and lunch but it’s not just yet another meal. With the right company at the right place, it can be THE MEAL of the day.
A few years ago, I came across a silly meme while scrolling through Facebook that went something like this — Women with straight hair want curls, women with curls want straight hair…. Men are simple, they just want their hair to stay.
If you are fairly active on Facebook, you might have noticed a new trend that goes by #Howmuchyouvechangedchallenge or 2011 vs 2021. The rules are very simple. You open your profile pics, choose your first solo profile pic, choose your last solo profile pic and post them side by side so everyone can see how much you have changed over the years.
When the pandemic introduced strict lockdowns and people were confined in their homes, aching for some entertainment, suddenly we realised how much we missed the theatres.
Smart homes are probably the next step in modern lifestyles. But they are still a bit rare in Bangladesh to get your hands on them.
It has been scientifically confirmed that each house has a unique scent much like fingerprints. Unfortunately, this scent is not always a good one and it is not uncommon for your room to exude odour. However, if you follow a few simple steps, you can keep your room fresh.
Some think that apologising is degrading. In reality, an apology is the indication that you care about the relationship more than you care about your anger and contrary to what you have been led to believe, it’s not degrading.