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Satire: Confessions of a gently mistreated Process

Tired of being the go-to excuse for every flop, fluke, and face-saver, Process pens an open letter.

#Perspective / Late for Eid prayers? Not on your father’s watch!

Bangladeshi dads waking families for Eid prayers is a cultural staple, from the chill dad to the military general to the difficult one. Despite complaints, their chaos reflects love, tradition, and the essence of Eid togetherness.

#Perspective / Why do all fathers have a love for bangi?

Fathers’ love for bangi is unmatched, treating it as tradition, not just fruit. Despite our distaste, they proudly bring it home, insisting it’s delicious. Resistance is futile — bangi returns daily, proving an eternal generational divide at iftar.

Satire / Student drops three semesters to focus on club activities

The reality is that as a freshman, everyone around you is busy being recruited by university clubs.

#Satire / Being a career woman: A joke, according to Sara’s boss

Women in Dhaka face workplace sexism, societal pressure, and constant undermining of their careers. Often treated as hobbies, their professional roles are dismissed, but they persist, balancing expectations, harassment, and ambition in quiet rebellion.

#Perspective / Seven days of Valentine’s love, seven ways to go broke!

This hilariously brutal breakdown of Valentine’s Week exposes its capitalist grip. From overpriced roses to unnecessary teddy bears, love has become an economic heist. True affection needs no extravagant spending — just presence, not presents.

#Perspective / Dhaka's weddings: More about reels than real moments

Dhaka’s weddings have transformed into elaborate productions driven by Instagram-worthy aesthetics. From rigid dress codes and lavish themes to curated fusion menus, celebrations now prioritise social media over genuine joy, leaving guests overwhelmed and exhausted.

#Perspective / Every family has one: The nosy relative who knows everything

Every South Asian family has one. That omnipresent relative who buzzes around every family gathering like an over-caffeinated bee stings with their words, and then insisting they were “just joking.”

#Perspective / Why Dhaka’s weddings feel like Netflix shows in winter

Dhaka’s winter weddings have evolved into extravagant events, resembling multi-episode Netflix series. From over-the-top invitations to elaborate ceremonies and reception spin-offs, these weddings are high-budget productions that captivate and entertain, leaving guests eagerly awaiting the next season.

August 28, 2021
August 28, 2021

FIFA Career Mode Manager Held in Court by His Own Club

gamerBoy_32 was taken to court earlier today.

August 21, 2021
August 21, 2021

Student Fails Exam, Surprised to See the World Hasn’t Ended

“All the comparisons with our neighbours’ kids gone in vain.”

August 10, 2021
August 10, 2021

“English For Today” Wishes It Were More Popular Today

Frustrated, the book has finally voiced its complaint.

July 20, 2021
July 20, 2021

How to be the rude neighbourhood uncle on Qurbani Eid

But seriously, don’t be this person.

July 15, 2021
July 15, 2021
July 15, 2021
July 15, 2021

Dora the Explorer Ends Up In Dhaka After Map Malfunctions

We saw the incident as a great opportunity for an interview.

July 12, 2021
July 12, 2021

AUET Exams Postponed for the Umpteenth Time

Can admission hopefuls move on from their inter 6th year status?

June 29, 2021
June 29, 2021

Roshunbhora: The Case of a Waterlogged Paradise

"It’s like owning a house in Malibu,” says one resident

June 19, 2021
June 19, 2021

This Place Is Not Like Other Restaurants

"Our three core values are exposure, exposure, and exposure."