friendship
Choosing friendships over academic prestige when applying abroad
There's a spectrum of universities in every country, from well-reputed ones that only accept the most decorated applicants to others that still offer high quality education while accepting students who didn’t prioritise academics as much in high school. This means that even if you're particularly ambitious, you don't have to choose between academic prestige and long-standing relationships.
#Perspective / Je t’aime Dhaka: Friends are forever
I have been asked many times by my friends about the next instalment of my encounters with people in Dhaka. Honestly, I have been meaning to write and there are quite a few who I want to pay tribute to. It’s just that life catches up in the most unexpected ways and keeps you busy. However, finally, I could make time for another such story of another person who has enriched my life infinitely.
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.
Was Bollywood right? Can a boy and a girl never be just friends?
Friends can share secrets, cuddle up on the sofa, and show each other a great deal of affection without necessarily being in a romantic relationship. However, emotions might shift at times, and it's okay to question whether relationships could go beyond friendship.
Why is making new friends more difficult as we grow older?
The game has changed, and it’s not you – it’s time. Or, more accurately, the lack of it.
#Perspective / Beyond the screen: The search for genuine friendship in a digital world
Living in this digital era, we are compelled to ask — does the number of friends really mean more than the quality of a friendship?
Navigating the changing dynamics of friendship
As we grow up, the way we used to view friendships undergoes some major changes.
On surviving long distance friendships
Calls and texts will be your new best friends when navigating the challenges of anything long-distance.
#Perspective / Friendship knows no time: Dhaka's heart-warming hospitality
Dhaka means the world to me. Most of my professional life has been here and a large chunk of my personal life is intrinsically linked with Dhaka. I am never tired of the city. Yes, there are obstacles. Yes, there are resource shortages. Yes, there are insane traffic snarls. But there is one thing which is never in short supply — great people!
8 Inspiring K-dramas that Resonate with Young Adults
These stories of young love and friendships mirror our own experiences.
What’s 47 years between friends?
So they thought when they took a group photo commemorating the end of their school life.
To make a friend or foe? Let the zodiac signs help
Let the Zodiac signs predict the nature of your friendship. If you spot your best friend here, please do share their zodiac traits with them. After all, a true friend is an individual’s greatest asset!
Saris that are ruling our hearts this year
A sari is one such timeless attire that has never been retired from the top of fashion trends. Many trends have thrived and died in the fashion industry over the years, but the sari’s popularity remains unmatched. Thanks to the brilliant minds of artists and designers, saris continue be a statement outfit for any occasion. Another concept that is trending nowadays within the country is sustainable fashion, where organic colours are used on the cotton saris that are exclusively made via handloom instead of power looms. Another beautiful term that is synonymous to sustainable fashion is slow fashion.
Online friendships in the 21st century
When you make friends online, you get to start with a clean slate.
The perils of ghosting, as told by a ghoster
We’ve ghosted others, been ghosted ourselves.
Exploring platonic love in pop culture
Non-romantic relationships are just as comforting.
For Bangladesh Cricket, Zimbabwe Is the Friend We Need
Why do we always play Zimbabwe before a major tournament?
The Evolution of Female Friendships in Media
Why does media pigeonhole female friendships as catty relationships?
How to be supportive to a friend on her period
Women have to face lots of problems growing up. Men can help.