Ashif Ahmed Rudro

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
August 28, 2021
August 28, 2021

Tips to care for your books

These 6 tips on how to care for your books can help extend the life of your books a little longer.

August 24, 2021
August 24, 2021

Choosing the correct fabric for sofas

Choices of fabrics are probably considered one of the least concerning factors while buying a sofa. But they are just as important as the design, cushions and the pillows. There are a lot of options out there and it can get confusing sometimes.

August 19, 2021
August 19, 2021

Managing dry skin

There are a number of reasons that could cause dry skin. From age to climate, a person’s inherent genetics, diseases, and of course, their lifestyle.

August 18, 2021
August 18, 2021

How to care for leather bags

Leather offers character through their textures, colours and are often an indication of luxury. That being said, if you are willing to spend a little more for a leather bag then chances are it’s a special piece and you should care for it accordingly.

July 13, 2021
July 13, 2021

Cooking with a VISION

Urban life is fast paced. It’s modern, loud, and busy. In this hectic life, a lot of people dread the idea of cooking in a traditional stove or oven because of a number of reasons. They can be difficult to maintain and difficult to cook on. Such issues can be resolved with a modern kitchen appliance such as a microwave oven.

June 29, 2021
June 29, 2021

Vision AC: The cool that you need

It’s the rainy season now and Bangladesh being the colourful country that it is, offers us a special opportunity of experiencing six different seasons each year. That is truly extraordinary, but it also means that we go through a roller-coaster of a weather each year.

June 29, 2021
June 29, 2021

Tour de DU

The Dhaka University campus is filled with historical points of interests. We will start from Madhur Canteen. One of the most commonly heard names in our country.

June 22, 2021
June 22, 2021

A modern way to cook rice

Remember that familiar line that we heard growing up? “Mach-e bhat-e Bangali” — arguably the most correct description of our people’s food habit. While it is true that people are leaning towards new and different cuisine these days, the appeal of rice was never questioned for even a second in our country, and it is very likely to stay that way for the foreseeable future.

June 15, 2021
June 15, 2021

Do you have a VISION?

Even if you want to play a game of bridge with your friends, it’s a good idea to have a TV playing in the background. And did we mention that the Euro has started?

June 7, 2021
June 7, 2021

Myths of milk

Milk has always been considered an ideal food and therefore, the demand was always there. If you live in a village and you know a farmer, you can get freshly collected milk every morning. But what happens if you don’t know a farmer (it happens) or what if you live in a city like Dhaka?