Your winter day trip won't be the same without these 10 must-haves
Winter day trips in Dhaka require essentials like layered clothing, a beanie, boots, gloves, and chap stick to stay comfortable. Moisturizer, sunscreen, a thermos with tea, a blanket, and a power bank ensures a smooth, cosy adventure.
6d ago
March to the beat: How hip-hop music shaped Bangladesh’s quota reform movement
If we flip the pages of history, we will find that rap and hip-hop music has been a powerful medium for expressing discontent, rallying causes, and standing up to authority. Although other forms of music also contributed in their own way, there is something about hip-hop music when it comes to challenging established power structures that sets it apart from the others.
3m ago
How to welcome Gen Z in the workplace
From values, work ethics, and communication styles, to even their appearance, Gen Z see things from a different perspective. Given how workplaces are beginning to be more immersed in the Gen Z experience and how they are the future, it is a good idea to be acquainted with their distinct characteristics so that we can develop a better understanding, collaborate better, and make the most of their immense potential.
6m ago
From dance to cultural diplomacy: Sadia Islam’s inspiring journey
The Bangladesh Embassy in Portugal recently celebrated Pahela Baishakh for the first time in many years. Sadia Islam, planned the entire event along with H E Rezina Ahmed andalso choreographed an entire set of performances to show the intricacies and finesse of Bengali culture and traditions.
7m ago
Transforming digital friendships into real ones
Amidst the sea of likes, comments and fleeting interaction, there lies the possibility of finding people who have the potential to be crucial parts of your life.
7m ago
Dress to impress: How to personalise your panjabi for the perfect Eid flair
The holy month of Ramadan is nearly over, and you know what that means — Eid-ul-Fitr and all the things we do that make it memorable: good food, and plenty of invitations and outings. This is the time to put on our best dresses and showcase our style.
7m ago
March 2, 2024
Should you post your relationship milestones on social media?
We feel validated when our partner shows us off to their network and broadcasts our feelings to the world. The question remains, should you really be sharing relationship milestones online? The truth is, behind the momentary rush of dopamine and picture-perfect moments is a complex web of pros and cons.
February 25, 2024
The rise of domestic tourism: Challenges and opportunities
Bangladesh is fast becoming a popular tourist destination. One quick YouTube search would fill your screen with various vloggers, both local and foreign, showcasing our rich cultural heritage, diverse landscape, and warm hospitality. However, there is still a lot to be desired, so we reached out to avid travellers, as well as figures from the hospitality sector to gather insight and analyse what comes next for Bangladesh’s tourism.
February 21, 2024
How to stop stressing over small things
Do you find yourself getting stressed over the smallest of things lately? Getting triggered by something as simple as your phone not connecting to its charger properly or being overwhelmed when your YouTube video begins to lag? It is okay, we have all been there. In our fast-paced lives, it is not too uncommon to get consumed by the smallest of inconveniences and let them drain us.
February 1, 2024
6 beautiful cemeteries to visit around the world
Cemeteries are indeed associated with grief and sadness. On top of that, a lot of people consider them to be eerie places to visit. However, cemeteries can also be incredibly enchanting. At its core, they are designed in a way to make visitors who come to pay tribute to their loved ones feel comfortable.
January 15, 2024
Unexpected life lessons you can learn from wilderness survival
If you are the average Dhakaite, there is a very high chance that you have swam in a swimming pool on numerous occasions, but never in a pond or any other naturally occurring waterbody. You also probably do not know how to start a fire without a matchstick or tell the direction without a compass!
December 28, 2023
Foodie revolution: Men making waves in the kitchen—Here's why
The field of culinary arts in recent years has undergone a paradigm shift. There has been a huge surge of men interested in the culinary arts, showing once and for all that the kitchen is for everyone. We wanted to take a second to explore crucial elements that have caused this movement.
December 18, 2023
To practice or not to practice Stoicism — the art of silence
Stoicism, in a nutshell, revolves around not showing feelings and just enduring life in silence.
December 7, 2023
From passion to purpose: Rawan Ahmed Choudhury's journey in bodybuilding
Rawan Ahmed Choudhury stood as Bangladesh’s sole representative at the PCA Thailand First Timer’s Show.
December 3, 2023
Virtual Reality escapes: Exploring travel and adventure from home
Exploring the world from the comforts of our home has been this beautiful option that is always available to us. However, as amazing a service as armchair travelling has given to us, it pales in comparison to what virtual reality offers. They are quite literally blurring the boundaries between the physical and the digital world and giving us the luxury to satiate our wanderlust in ways that we never thought possible
December 3, 2023
Taking Bangladeshi craftsmanship to the global stage
Many individuals and organisations are tirelessly working to preserve and restore these crafts. Take for example, Revival, an initiative working on renewing thousand-year-old traditions. A joint venture of Bangladesh and Japan, it seeks to delve into the rich artisanal history of Bangladesh but from the perspective of the aesthetic sense of the Japanese.
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