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Looking at your dream job? Here’s how to get hired

Proactive job hunting involves thorough research, tailored resumes, networking, and interview preparation. Research industry trends, enhance skills via online courses, align resumes with job descriptions, leverage LinkedIn, and practice thoughtful responses for first impressions.

Top tips for maintaining your New Year's resolutions successfully

New year resolutions often fail due to fleeting motivation. Instead, create a system with achievable, SMART goals, broken down into smaller steps. Consistently track progress, maintain routines, and focus on controlling daily actions for lasting change.

Mastering tasks: Jot it down, get it done

Organising thoughts through writing improves clarity and productivity. Use to-do lists, SMART goal-setting, problem analysis, and gratitude journaling to streamline tasks, plan effectively, ease cognitive overload, and foster mindfulness. Boost focus and achieve more effortlessly.

Dust, mosquitoes, dry skin: Dhaka’s real winter dilemmas

Dhaka winters bring rooftop parties, but also three menaces: mosquitoes, dust, and dry skin. Resilient Dhakaites fight back with coils, sprays, lotions, and creative solutions, transforming winter’s challenges into a season of quirky defence.

Discover Fokinni Bazar: Where your Tk 10 goes a long way

Fokinni Bazar, near Dhaka's Tejkunipara railway tracks, offers dignity through hyper-affordable groceries. Vendors salvage discarded goods to feed the underprivileged, fostering community and resilience despite risks from passing trains and economic struggles.

The morning routine billionaires swear by—Can you handle it?

The One Billion Dollar Morning Routine, created by brain coach Jim Kwik, emphasizes early rising, hydration, gratitude, exercise, mindfulness, planning, learning, and a healthy breakfast. Avoiding distractions optimizes focus, energy, and productivity for achieving goals.

How to smell amazing without suffocating the room

Fragrance should be subtle and intimate, not overpowering. Apply perfume to pulse points, avoid rubbing it in, and be mindful of seasonal changes. Winter’s cooler temperatures make scents last longer, but be cautious of external odours.

Facing a heart attack when alone? Here’s your survival guide

The natural response to a heart attack in a crowded public place would be to cry out for help. But what if you are home alone and have a heart attack? Well, here are some things you should do.

Mild winter, major style: Essential light jackets and sweaters for Bangladesh

Bangladesh’s mild winter calls for light, stylish layers like jackets, shawls, and sweaters. Opt for breathable fabrics, neutral tones, and versatile accessories like scarves and gloves to stay comfortable and chic throughout the season.

January 23, 2025
January 23, 2025

Looking at your dream job? Here’s how to get hired

Proactive job hunting involves thorough research, tailored resumes, networking, and interview preparation. Research industry trends, enhance skills via online courses, align resumes with job descriptions, leverage LinkedIn, and practice thoughtful responses for first impressions.

January 8, 2025
January 8, 2025

Top tips for maintaining your New Year's resolutions successfully

New year resolutions often fail due to fleeting motivation. Instead, create a system with achievable, SMART goals, broken down into smaller steps. Consistently track progress, maintain routines, and focus on controlling daily actions for lasting change.

January 2, 2025
January 2, 2025

Mastering tasks: Jot it down, get it done

Organising thoughts through writing improves clarity and productivity. Use to-do lists, SMART goal-setting, problem analysis, and gratitude journaling to streamline tasks, plan effectively, ease cognitive overload, and foster mindfulness. Boost focus and achieve more effortlessly.

December 29, 2024
December 29, 2024

Dust, mosquitoes, dry skin: Dhaka’s real winter dilemmas

Dhaka winters bring rooftop parties, but also three menaces: mosquitoes, dust, and dry skin. Resilient Dhakaites fight back with coils, sprays, lotions, and creative solutions, transforming winter’s challenges into a season of quirky defence.

December 28, 2024
December 28, 2024

Discover Fokinni Bazar: Where your Tk 10 goes a long way

Fokinni Bazar, near Dhaka's Tejkunipara railway tracks, offers dignity through hyper-affordable groceries. Vendors salvage discarded goods to feed the underprivileged, fostering community and resilience despite risks from passing trains and economic struggles.

December 19, 2024
December 19, 2024

The morning routine billionaires swear by—Can you handle it?

The One Billion Dollar Morning Routine, created by brain coach Jim Kwik, emphasizes early rising, hydration, gratitude, exercise, mindfulness, planning, learning, and a healthy breakfast. Avoiding distractions optimizes focus, energy, and productivity for achieving goals.

December 15, 2024
December 15, 2024

How to smell amazing without suffocating the room

Fragrance should be subtle and intimate, not overpowering. Apply perfume to pulse points, avoid rubbing it in, and be mindful of seasonal changes. Winter’s cooler temperatures make scents last longer, but be cautious of external odours.

November 21, 2024
November 21, 2024

Facing a heart attack when alone? Here’s your survival guide

The natural response to a heart attack in a crowded public place would be to cry out for help. But what if you are home alone and have a heart attack? Well, here are some things you should do.

November 17, 2024
November 17, 2024

Mild winter, major style: Essential light jackets and sweaters for Bangladesh

Bangladesh’s mild winter calls for light, stylish layers like jackets, shawls, and sweaters. Opt for breathable fabrics, neutral tones, and versatile accessories like scarves and gloves to stay comfortable and chic throughout the season.

November 17, 2024
November 17, 2024

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.