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 4, 2020
Hotel Sarina’s Street Café: your coffee gateway
Picture this: it’s the middle of the night, and you want to discuss all the important things in life with someone over a hot cup of coffee. It’s difficult to find café that has a soothing atmosphere and good coffee.
January 28, 2020
Uber: The story behind the screen
It’s hard to imagine someone who hasn’t heard of Uber, considering, 22 percent of people in Dhaka has used the Uber app at least once, according to Uber. You can choose different types of rides, based on your need, from several available options. Their server monitors the whole ride so security, or unreasonable fares are never a concern.
December 31, 2019
Peyala Café — A cup of delight
Have you ever felt a sudden craving for a good cup of coffee, or a soothing cup of tea out of nowhere?
November 12, 2019
A house worth seeing
Have you ever wanted to take a few days off, away from all the traffic, stress, and worries? To be honest, it is something we all want, but the sad truth is that there are very limited chances of such an escape in Bangladesh
October 1, 2019
The goons and villains of the comic world
Growing up, we loved to read about superheroes in comics. Thanks to recent development in CGI, public demand, and studio investments, we’ve got live action movies of those heroes, and children, teenagers or adults enjoyed them together.
August 7, 2019
Fresh aromatic spices
Spices are important to creating flavourful food, and in their varying combinations, are often the main differentiating ingredient among cuisines of different regions.
August 6, 2019
Cook it up for Eid
As this festival is all about sacrificing animals, the festivities inevitably revolve around the cooking of meat. Of the many different kinds of preparations, some require the perfectly even heating of the meat on all sides, and that is where the microwave comes into play.
June 25, 2019
The cool choice is the right choice
A heatwave is passing through the country with an average temperature of about 34 degrees almost every day. That’s the actual temperature and it often feels like almost 40 degrees. While temperatures above 30 degrees are common in subtropical monsoon
June 18, 2019
Wash-up: The Smart Way
Modern technology is an amazing thing. If a hundred years ago you told someone that they can wash and have their clothes clean and dried in 15 minutes, they would have ridiculed you, branded you as crazy and quite possibly burned you at the stake calling you a witch.
May 28, 2019
Travelling home for Eid: Tips and Tricks
Dhaka is one of the most densely populated cities in the world, except during Eid holidays. Most of us travel to our home town/villages to celebrate the festival with family and friends. Dhaka will be empty and quiet, and peaceful for a few days. As much as we would like to cherish these
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