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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Bongo Bazar blaze: Tragedy to triumph as businesses rebuild
For decades, Bongo Bazar has been a hub for entrepreneurs of all shapes and sizes to thrive and a shopping paradise for the people, from not only Dhaka, but all parts of the globe. Such is its global popularity that it is one of the only places in Dhaka to have translators readily available for international customers.
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July 25, 2023
The importance of sleep and best ways to get quality sleep
The world moves fast and so does our life. In our quest of reaching new heights and achieving new milestones, we are constantly overlooking a crucial element of life; sleep. We are not getting enough of it. Arguably the most important component of our overall wellbeing, not getting enough sleep can have a negative impact on both our physical and mental health.
July 25, 2023
Your guide to effective negotiations
Negotiations are an integral part of life. Whether it is a job offer, talking to clients, a salary negotiation, or trying to sell your idea to someone — we will not always get what we want and this is where negotiations come to play. It is a very effective skill to have and to achieve that there are a few steps you can take. Here is your guide for effective negotiations.
July 15, 2023
The psychology of colours
Colours are the first thing we see and our brain associates different colours to different things/feelings and it’s truly marvellous.
July 3, 2023
Strategies for clear and impactful messaging
We live in an era of communication and transparency. While being able to convey your message properly has and will always be a challenge, there are several guidelines and strategies you can use to make your messages clearer and effective, thereby increasing the impact it will have on your readers.
June 21, 2023
Is remote work really for you?
The lockdowns have shown the world that showing up to the office to work is somewhat arbitrary and we can get just as much done while working from home. Remote work is consistently on the rise and unlike the pandemic, it has mostly had a positive impact on our lives.
May 29, 2023
Jagadish Chandra Roy: Mastering the art of batik
The world of fashion is constantly changing but every once in a while, someone comes up with an idea that can shake things up and change the entire dynamics of the ecosystem. Jagadish Chandra Roy may be on the verge of doing exactly that.
May 18, 2023
Inspirational quotes by actor Nawazudddin Siddiqui
Nawazuddin Siddiqui turns 49! Who knew that the pickpocket from the opening scene of Munna Bhai MMBS (bet some of you did not know that!) would go on to become one of the defining actors of his generation? A true juggernaut of Bollywood, he has played captivating roles upon captivating roles that span across a wide range while being the most relatable-looking man in the industry. While he may not look like the conventional actor, the man can act and he has a silver tongue to go with it delivering iconic lines both on and off the screen.
May 14, 2023
Fashion designer Chandana Dewan: The patchwork angel
Chandana Dewan’s fashion-forward ideas have been garnering much attention for quite some time. The designer is known to work with bold and vibrant colours as well as block motifs, but it is her love affair with patchwork that really sets her work apart from everyone else.
May 13, 2023
Love notes from children to their mother
For most of us, our mothers are our rocks. They are the light that guide us home and life will just not make sense without them. There is a lot that we want to say to our mums but because of life, we hardly ever get the chance to express our emotions the way we would want to.
May 13, 2023
How to pamper your mother on Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is here and most of us are in full-on panic mode trying to figure out how to make the day special for our mothers. Well, let us put your mind at ease and share with you a few ways to pamper your mother this Mother’s Day and give her the best possible day.
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