Ashif Ahmed Rudro

Planning a trip? Your credit card might just be your new best friend!

Credit cards simplify foreign travel by offering cashless security, lounge access, easy booking, reward points, and expense tracking. They enable smooth transactions, discounts, and financial management, making travel more convenient and cost-effective for users.

3w ago

Jhilpar Park: a small respite in Dhaka

The cramped city of Dhaka comes with a default setting of stress and traffic. But there are a few places where people still sit down, sip a cup of tea and share their woes. Jhilpar Park on South Badda road is one such place.

1m ago

Protect your kids from a world gone mad: Survival tips for modern parenting

Over the last few days, there have been quite a few newspaper headlines that are enough to induce distress in any person, especially if you are a parent. It appears that children’s lives are threatened and it is time to reiterate the measures, which can be taken to ensure their safety.

1m ago

Generations of style: Bashir Uddin Tailors’ heritage of hand-sewn elegance

For many of us, New Market, as popular as it is to retailers, has a lot of fond memories. In our attempt to sail through nostalgia and history, we found an interesting shop at New Market, Bashir Uddin Tailors and Fabrics — this is the story of a sartorial pedigree.

1m ago

Battling dengue: Simple steps to stay safe during the outbreak

Here are a few ways to stay safe from dengue. While most people know these precautions, a timely reminder never hurts anyone.

2m ago

Drums, beats, and dhakis: A fading tradition

“Dhak, dhol, jhajor baaje,” we recite as children and there is no denying that the beats of the drums that we call ‘dhak’ has something robustly unique about it. Dhak is a familiar musical instrument that is native to the Indian subcontinent. Aside from their uniquely loud palpitating beats, there are stories behind the sound.

2m ago

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.

2m 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.

3m ago
October 12, 2021
October 12, 2021

Losing hair: The baldness issue

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.

September 26, 2021
September 26, 2021

Latest trend on Facebook: 2011 vs 2021

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.

September 21, 2021
September 21, 2021

Cinematic experience at home

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.

September 21, 2021
September 21, 2021

Upgrade to a Smart Home

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.

September 14, 2021
September 14, 2021

A fresh abode: Getting rid of unwanted smell

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.

September 14, 2021
September 14, 2021

The Sorry Tale: Apologies in a relationship

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.

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.