Hobbies

Move over, city life – Jahangirnagar University is the new bird hotspot this winter!

Imagine standing in a place where a gentle, cold breeze touches the soul, a grassy smell hits you with nostalgia, the silence of a fog-covered lake whispers louder than words, and the melodic chorus of birds fills the air. This is the experience awaiting you at Jahangirnagar University, the campus that has once again come alive with the chirping of migratory birds as the winter season approaches.

#Hobbies / Want plants? Try these low-maintenance greens that are hard to kill!

Craving the beauty of nature without the burden of constant care? Low-maintenance plants offer the perfect solution. These 7 dauntless greens thrive with less attention, making them the best for those with busy lifestyles, or who simply prefer a more relaxed approach to gardening.

5 hobbies that can boost mental health and clarity

In a world where our minds are constantly bombarded with information, finding activities that not only entertain but also enhance cognitive function is a win-win. From the rhythmic motions of knitting to the immersive worlds of books, and the strategic challenges of puzzles and board games, these hobbies offer more than just a way to pass the time.

#Perspective / Bangladesh’s internet blackout: A wake-up call for our digital dependency?

Truth be told, the heat of the internet shutdown is being felt everywhere, and why not? After all, the deafening — and quite frankly, maddening — absence of seamless connectivity is testimony to all it has done for this country in the past few decades

The way to a productive gap year

Taking a gap year is a decision that’s far from simple. An unconventional route after wrapping up high school, a gap year can prove to be a major turning point in your education and career.

#Hobbies / 4 interesting hobbies to help improve yourself

The most effective way to develop a hobby is by trying new things. There are plenty of options to choose from. You just need to figure out what fits your interests the most. When we find a side interest that we genuinely appreciate and are energetic about, we become a better version of ourselves. Let’s look at some activities that can help you grow as an individual as well as help you relive stress.

How to fall back in love with music

Your mindset might just have shifted to consuming songs as a chore, not a fun hobby.

#Press Releases / Collector Wins Gold Medal at IBRA, International Stamp Exhibition

Bangladeshi collector Mohammed Monirul Islam won a gold medal at IBRA 2023, World Stamp Exhibition held at Essen, Germany between 25 May 2023 and 28 May 2023. This is the first time that a Bangladeshi philatelist has won such an accolade at an exhibition held under the patronage of FIP, Fédération Internationale de Philatélie. Over 600 philatelists from 65 countries across the world participated in this competitive event, mentioned a press release.

Why we leave things undone

We look back at all the things we have left undone and they start to take a toll on us, either by affecting our productivity or demotivating us.

November 4, 2024
November 4, 2024

Move over, city life – Jahangirnagar University is the new bird hotspot this winter!

Imagine standing in a place where a gentle, cold breeze touches the soul, a grassy smell hits you with nostalgia, the silence of a fog-covered lake whispers louder than words, and the melodic chorus of birds fills the air. This is the experience awaiting you at Jahangirnagar University, the campus that has once again come alive with the chirping of migratory birds as the winter season approaches.

October 21, 2024
October 21, 2024

Want plants? Try these low-maintenance greens that are hard to kill!

Craving the beauty of nature without the burden of constant care? Low-maintenance plants offer the perfect solution. These 7 dauntless greens thrive with less attention, making them the best for those with busy lifestyles, or who simply prefer a more relaxed approach to gardening.

August 1, 2024
August 1, 2024

5 hobbies that can boost mental health and clarity

In a world where our minds are constantly bombarded with information, finding activities that not only entertain but also enhance cognitive function is a win-win. From the rhythmic motions of knitting to the immersive worlds of books, and the strategic challenges of puzzles and board games, these hobbies offer more than just a way to pass the time.

July 24, 2024
July 24, 2024

Bangladesh’s internet blackout: A wake-up call for our digital dependency?

Truth be told, the heat of the internet shutdown is being felt everywhere, and why not? After all, the deafening — and quite frankly, maddening — absence of seamless connectivity is testimony to all it has done for this country in the past few decades

November 30, 2023
November 30, 2023

The way to a productive gap year

Taking a gap year is a decision that’s far from simple. An unconventional route after wrapping up high school, a gap year can prove to be a major turning point in your education and career.

July 25, 2023
July 25, 2023

4 interesting hobbies to help improve yourself

The most effective way to develop a hobby is by trying new things. There are plenty of options to choose from. You just need to figure out what fits your interests the most. When we find a side interest that we genuinely appreciate and are energetic about, we become a better version of ourselves. Let’s look at some activities that can help you grow as an individual as well as help you relive stress.

July 18, 2023
July 18, 2023

How to fall back in love with music

Your mindset might just have shifted to consuming songs as a chore, not a fun hobby.

May 29, 2023
May 29, 2023

Collector Wins Gold Medal at IBRA, International Stamp Exhibition

Bangladeshi collector Mohammed Monirul Islam won a gold medal at IBRA 2023, World Stamp Exhibition held at Essen, Germany between 25 May 2023 and 28 May 2023. This is the first time that a Bangladeshi philatelist has won such an accolade at an exhibition held under the patronage of FIP, Fédération Internationale de Philatélie. Over 600 philatelists from 65 countries across the world participated in this competitive event, mentioned a press release.

May 25, 2023
May 25, 2023

Why we leave things undone

We look back at all the things we have left undone and they start to take a toll on us, either by affecting our productivity or demotivating us.

May 21, 2023
May 21, 2023

Practising mindfulness through gardening

For an avid gardener, what a joy it is to watch saplings grow and thrive from their seedbeds! Your garden can give you a comforting space to contemplate and release stress. Gardening is a wonderful way to discover inner peace. And this is what mindfulness is about—being fully present and aware of what is occurring inside and outside of ourselves. Hence, gardening and mindfulness perfectly complement each other.