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.
1w 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.
8m ago
October 30, 2022
Top 5 mid-range perfumes you need to get today
Fragrances are our first layer of dressing. Our perfumes announce our arrival even before people can see us. They also linger and keep our presence around long after we leave. It is a very important piece of accessory. So naturally, most of them are accompanied with a hefty price tag, but that’s not necessarily the case. Listed below are five mid-range fragrances that will simply blow your minds with their value for money. These perfumes can genuinely hold their own against the best, and even give them a run for their money.
October 26, 2022
The “Drake” curse and all of its victims
The Canadian rapping icon may have the Midas Touch when it comes to his music but turns out, things are on the other end of the spectrum for him when it comes to sporting bets. Everyone he bets on/supports, loses. Well, not everyone, but 90 per cent of the time individuals/teams Drake banks on ends up on the losing side.
October 25, 2022
YouTuber DuB Bridge faces backlash after pretending to live like Jeffrey Dahmer
YouTuber DuB Bridge has recently come under fire for posting a video titled “Jeffrey Dahmer For 24 Hours…” where he pretends to live like Jeffrey Dahmer for a day. The infamous serial killer and his story has been a trending topic over the past few weeks since Netflix released Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story last month. The series focuses on Dahmer’s life, the heinous crimes he committed between 1978 and 1991 and his capture, trial, imprisonment and eventual death.
October 24, 2022
Exciting new features for WhatsApp
The popular app that is owned by Meta has been continuously working throughout the years to make the app as secure for users as possible. They have been tinkering with a few new features for a new security campaign for a while now and Head of WhatsApp, Will Cathcart, has finally revealed them to the audience. He disclosed how the encryption on WhatsApp will now be stronger than ever and the campaign will be dedicated to educate the masses about the importance of end-to-end encryption.
October 12, 2022
Mastering the art of storytelling in wedding photography
Wedding photography is perhaps one of the most difficult things to do. Capturing the most precious moments of the biggest day of someone’s life while ensuring that you are doing justice to them can indeed be a very daunting task. However, Ata Mohammad Adnan has been making the whole process look seamless. An endocrinologist with a passion for photography, Ata has been conveying peoples’ stories to the world through photos for over a decade and with his initiative Reminiscence Photography, he has been immortalising the intimacies and intricacies of Bangladeshi weddings with his lens.
September 21, 2022
Microsoft launches Startup Foundation Hub in Bangladesh
In an effort to helping innovative and ambitious startups across the globe, Microsoft has launched its Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub in Bangladesh. The global platform provides free access to resources such as productivity and technology tools to startup founders looking to launch their projects and materialise their ideas into reality.
September 18, 2022
Merlot: Giving comfort clothing a chic twist
The highly competitive women’s apparel industry is saturated with designers trying to think outside the box and combine style and substance. Consumers are also spoiled for choices and at this point, it can be somewhat tricky to grasp their attention. Sania Afrin, however, makes it look easy. The engineer turned entrepreneur is the owner of two successful ventures, Merlot and Purple Mallow. The latter focuses on accessories for women, and since 2017 has become a household name. But it’s Merlot that has been making major headways lately with its meticulously crafted clothing items that is specifically designed for fashion savvy students and working women.
August 31, 2022
Hair care tips and tricks for the summer
Whenever summer is at its peak, our hair has the roughest end of the stick as the first line of defence from the sun. So, it is essential that we give our hair some TLC. Here are a few tips and tricks that will help you do just that.
August 29, 2022
Nas Daily’s move to the UAE receives criticism
Nuseir Yassin, better known as Nas Daily, has found himself in controversy yet again. The influencer/content creator who previously lived in Singapore has recently moved to the United Arab Emirates amidst its new diplomatic relations with Israel. The new relationship allows Israeli citizens to live and work in Dubai, and Nuseir Yassin was among the first and most prominent Israeli passport holders to make the most of the opportunities. His move has had an immediate impact as it has garnered new funding for his tech and production companies and helped his social media following to increase.
August 25, 2022
Meghan Markle making headlines with £39 outfit
Meghan Markle released the first episode of her highly anticipated Spotify podcast titled Archetypes on Tuesday. While the inaugural episode that featured tennis legend Serena Williams lived up to all the hype, it was the cover art accompanying the release of the episode that stole the show.
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