romance

Can Dhaka handle speed dating? Let’s find out, one awkward chat at a time!

Dhaka’s first major speed dating event blends traditional matchmaker culture with modern dating, embracing anonymity and real conversations. Attendees, known only by numbers, enjoyed icebreakers, casual chats, and newfound connections in a refreshing setting.

#Perspective / Sleepless in Dhaka

At 3 AM, a desolate neighborhood leads to an unexpected encounter with a stranded woman. A writer’s late-night walk turns into a memorable story, highlighting the beauty of spontaneous connections and the charm of quiet streets.

BOOK REVIEW: POETRY / About romances ever-appealing

Irrespective of the ambivalence that marks Metaphysical poetry of the 17th century, Selim marvels us with his choice of words and precision of utterance.

#Fiction / Two monsoons, and counting

Monsoon has always been a joyous season for me. People speak of the monsoon blues but the rains come with a sense of thrill and awe, especially in the brief minutes just before it actually starts pouring.

ESSAY / Musings of a romance reader

Navigating the lines between gender politics, feminist beliefs and love for romance

ESSAY / Romance and unfulfillment in the past and the present

Much like most media geared toward women, romance novels have frequently received flack for its supposed shallowness, absurdity, and flamboyancy.

BOOK REVIEW: FICTION / A sip of sweet, comforting 'saa'

Review of Priyanka Taslim’s ‘The Love Match’ (Simon and Schuster, 2023)

THE SHELF / What's trending among writers in 2024?

Readers follow trending genres and the latest writing practices, which change within seconds. Keeping up with these trends is difficult for writers

Fiction / It’s a Love Story, baby just say yes

Sameer’s mother looked at her husband before quickly stepping in and attempting to defuse the situation. “You know it’s just a heritage thing. We’re not really Biharis".

November 7, 2024
November 7, 2024

Can Dhaka handle speed dating? Let’s find out, one awkward chat at a time!

Dhaka’s first major speed dating event blends traditional matchmaker culture with modern dating, embracing anonymity and real conversations. Attendees, known only by numbers, enjoyed icebreakers, casual chats, and newfound connections in a refreshing setting.

September 1, 2024
September 1, 2024

Sleepless in Dhaka

At 3 AM, a desolate neighborhood leads to an unexpected encounter with a stranded woman. A writer’s late-night walk turns into a memorable story, highlighting the beauty of spontaneous connections and the charm of quiet streets.

August 8, 2024
August 8, 2024

About romances ever-appealing

Irrespective of the ambivalence that marks Metaphysical poetry of the 17th century, Selim marvels us with his choice of words and precision of utterance.

July 8, 2024
July 8, 2024

Two monsoons, and counting

Monsoon has always been a joyous season for me. People speak of the monsoon blues but the rains come with a sense of thrill and awe, especially in the brief minutes just before it actually starts pouring.

May 15, 2024
May 15, 2024

Musings of a romance reader

Navigating the lines between gender politics, feminist beliefs and love for romance

February 17, 2024
February 17, 2024

Romance and unfulfillment in the past and the present

Much like most media geared toward women, romance novels have frequently received flack for its supposed shallowness, absurdity, and flamboyancy.

February 16, 2024
February 16, 2024

A sip of sweet, comforting 'saa'

Review of Priyanka Taslim’s ‘The Love Match’ (Simon and Schuster, 2023)

January 23, 2024
January 23, 2024

What's trending among writers in 2024?

Readers follow trending genres and the latest writing practices, which change within seconds. Keeping up with these trends is difficult for writers

October 11, 2023
October 11, 2023

It’s a Love Story, baby just say yes

Sameer’s mother looked at her husband before quickly stepping in and attempting to defuse the situation. “You know it’s just a heritage thing. We’re not really Biharis".

September 9, 2023
September 9, 2023

Are you the perfect couple? 6 signs that say you are compatible

Here are 6 signs that hopefully reaffirm you are in the right place with the right partner.