Handmade bicycles right here in Bangladesh
Despite coming from a civil engineering background, Md Abu Noman Shaikat found himself at the helm of Bikesmith, a bicycle enterprise where anyone can get a two-wheeler made according to their desired specifications.
3y ago
A women-only hostel where safety comes first
The state of gender relations in Bangladesh stands at such a precarious position that the lived experience of all women, across any strata, is filled with fear, anxiety, and even paranoia.
3y ago
Youngsters return to nets
Players and coaches are returning to the practice nets, and getting back into their previous schedules.
3y ago
No clicks and clatter at photocopy centres
In the crunch of the pandemic, when academic institutions and many physical workplaces are closed, these small businesses are gradually sliding into a state of deep crisis.
4y ago
A surgeon of film cameras
In this era of digital photography, we’ve almost forgotten about the time when the art form required much more tedious work. In fact, with the old 35mm film cameras, the whole process of taking a photo and getting to see how it came out, could take days. All that can be achieved in a matter of seconds now.
4y ago
The Dos and Don’ts of a Video Call
It’s another week of social distancing, and almost all of us are having to work or study from our homes. That being said, it’s important to know what you should and shouldn’t do when you find yourself in a video call. Here are some tips to help you out.
4y ago
Heading East
The gunfire had ceased, the agonising cries could no longer be heard. The streets of Dhaka went silent after a night that many had thought would outlast eternity itself. Karim left his residence in Mohakhali and headed towards his hometown in Daudkandi to meet up with his family.
4y ago
Is Dropping a Semester Worth It?
A decision that comes with its benefits as well as repercussions.
4y ago
January 17, 2019
Things to remember before forming a clique
It might be an ordinary group of K-pop enthusiasts enjoying music and bashing haters on social media or it might be a purpose group to preach the exquisiteness of pineapple on pizza. Whatever purpose your clique might have, it is always helpful to remember a few details before you actually decide to form one.
December 13, 2018
Habits that damage the quality of our writing
Good grammatical skills and knowledge in vocabulary can take you a long way when it comes to professional writing. However, there are certain habits we develop while writing, habits that can affect the quality of the write-ups.
November 15, 2018
Three functionalities, one app
By taking just one picture, the 'Translator Foto Scan' app can provide you with three unique yet necessary functionalities that are sure to make your academic or professional life much easier.
November 15, 2018
Beneficial Friends
The only night you'll remember about the existence of such friends is the one before an exam. You are most likely to forget about them as soon as the exam season comes to a close with no signs of reminiscence till the next one.
October 18, 2018
Transportation from movies we need in Bangladesh
The modes of transportation discussed below are interesting, eye catching and most importantly, practical for the roads of our country.
October 11, 2018
Internet hoaxes you wish were true
Facebook is flooded with fake profiles. Every now and then, we are bound to receive a friend request from one of these fake accounts. No one really cares if Neel Akash Sada Magh
October 11, 2018
Letters to the past
There was a thought, a question, Perhaps a doubt somewhere in my mind. What are those things and beliefs That I have left behind?
October 11, 2018
The Art of Using Difficult Words in Your Writing
Don’t just drop the words.
September 27, 2018
Smartphones, social media and the Trojan War
An aesthetic picture of the beautiful coast of Sparta with the caption “On a peace mission as the delegate of Troy”, Prince Hector's Instagram post saw over a hundred thousand likes with thousands congratulating him on the occasion. Agamemnon was the only one who commented curse words with an angry-faced emoji.
September 20, 2018
The lengths we go to understand memes
The meme culture is expanding as people are now exploring more possibilities in this field than ever before. The result of this is the birth of new memes almost every day.
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