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 2, 2021
Game in style with Republic of Gamers (ROG)
“But can it run Crysis?” — this question has plagued gamers for so long and so terribly that it ended up being a running joke in the gaming community. And if you used to game on your laptop, then the concern was quite real.
January 26, 2021
The Fun Snack is a Good Snack
Tea and biscuit, as simple as it sounds, is nothing short of a rejuvenating potion and if you are going to do that whole ritual, do it right with a biscuit that’s tasty and fun to munch on. This is where Bisk Club’s Fruit Fun comes in.
January 26, 2021
Board games for when you are bored
The most popular board game in Bangladesh is of course - Ludo. Nothing quite matches the feeling of sitting with family members and having a game of Ludo.
January 12, 2021
Basic aquarium decoration ideas
Aquariums are a great addition to decor. They bring colour, promise and they are aesthetically pleasing to the eyes. They are known to be soothing and have a relaxing effect on both human as well as pets. If decorated properly, a fish tank can really become the focal point of your room.
January 12, 2021
Filling snack for every break
You can’t just go back to sleep and you can’t just ignore the hunger either. It’s too late to cook anyway and let’s face it, who wants to cook at 1AM? What if we had a solution for times just like this?
December 29, 2020
HATIL Virtual Showroom: A Dazzling way of Shopping
Worry not, for HATIL understands your woes and is pioneering a new way of furniture shopping.
December 1, 2020
Olive Oil: An overlooked skincare product
It’s a popular cooking ingredient of Mediterranean cuisine. But other than being used in your food and salad dressing, olive oil is an excellent skin care product. With its natural benefits, it’s worth a dive.
November 24, 2020
Aadi: Your Fashion Rapture
The word e-commerce is thrown around way too often, but the fact remains; it is predicted that e-commerce sites will become the next big thing given how globalisation had taken the world by storm. We got a glimpse of exactly how important e-commerce has become and will continue to become during this pandemic, for obvious reasons.
November 17, 2020
Marzan’s Kitchen
Colours and flavours; two of the most common words used to describe our culture and food. Needless to say, we love the spices and how they play with our taste buds. While our local cuisine holds a special emotional weight, it is okay to crave something exotic every once in a while.
November 3, 2020
Chess for your child
This is probably the most famous boardgame of all time. The game is so popular that chess needs no introduction. In fact, a number of chess terms are embedded in our culture.
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