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
May 4, 2024
May 4, 2024

Love road at Mirpur: A youthful street

Certain neighbourhoods in Dhaka have that one spot where people gather to just sit back and relax. For Mirpur, it’s the frequently discussed street referred to as “Love Road”.

May 1, 2024
May 1, 2024

Mama Hotel: A staple for DU students

It all started at the hands of one Kasim Uddin, who used to sell “khichuri” on a van at the gate of Shahid Sergeant Zahurul Huq Hall in the ‘90s.

April 8, 2024
April 8, 2024

Fading traditions, rising innovations: The story of Bangladesh’s rural kitchens

From traditional setups to ones full of modern amenities, the evolution of the rural kitchen in Bangladesh reveals an interesting narrative.

April 3, 2024
April 3, 2024

Panthapath street market: A Hub for Affordable Shoes

Eid shopping has already begun in full swing and shoes are one of the indispensable items on your want list.

March 24, 2024
March 24, 2024

7 must-visit monuments in Dhaka on Independence Day

The following are 7 monuments that people can easily visit this Swadhinata Dibosh or The Independence Day, to reconnect with history.

March 23, 2024
March 23, 2024

5 habits to avoid for better oral health

With our lives being so busy all the time, it’s easy to overlook the little things that can make a big difference in maintaining a dazzling smile. So, before you brush off your oral care routine as ‘good enough,’ let’s dive into the top five no-no’s that might be doing a number on your teeth.

February 19, 2024
February 19, 2024

Rewriting the narrative: Valuing diversity in speech and expression

Accents and dialects weave colourful threads in our cultural identity. Yet, despite their significance, people with linguistic variations often find themselves subject to ridicule and discrimination. It’s time we addressed this.

February 19, 2024
February 19, 2024

Rivers in fiction: A unique genre of Bengali literature

With hundreds of waterways spread all over the country like a spider’s web, it’s only natural that rivers play a notable part in our lives. There are numerous novels focused on our riverine traditions, enough to call it a genre by itself.

January 22, 2024
January 22, 2024

Madhusudan Dutta: The writer who played with the gods

Hailed as the first modern poet and the first rebel poet of Bangla literature, Madhusudan’s rebellion against the conservative society and the contemporary style of literature was daring and the first step towards modern Bangla literature.

October 5, 2023
October 5, 2023

Football Fandom: Club-based groups and their craze for the sport

Once upon a time, Dhaka used to put on a celebratory face every time Abahani played a game of football against Mohammedan. Those days are long gone but our love for the game remains.