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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 16, 2022
August 16, 2022

Devil left feeling insecure after Bangladesh called ‘heaven’

Local devil in-charge, Lucifer, has reportedly been in clinical depression.

August 13, 2022
August 13, 2022

What does heaven look like?

Congratulations to you, my dear countrymen, welcome to heaven. But wait, heaven is…dark? One might be forgiven for thinking that here in Bangladesh at the moment, as cyclical power cuts literally leave millions in the dark for hours, and fuel prices make others see stars. It might become cheaper to buy a vehicle than the actual costs of buying a week’s fuel for it on a consistent basis. So, get walking, go green, when better than now?

August 10, 2022
August 10, 2022

Martin Scorsese lauds local entrepreneur and filmmaker as “pioneer of cinema”

The Academy Award winner did not have a shortage of praises for the man.

August 8, 2022
August 8, 2022

Fuel prices so high people have stopped gaslighting

Gaslighters are either completely stopping the practice or finding alternatives.

August 7, 2022
August 7, 2022

Perks of living in Dhaka City

Take the recent and absurd fuel price hike, for example. The country's people are focusing on and monitoring how we, the citizens of Dhaka, will handle this situation so they can follow suit. To them, we say, “Hold my Borhani.” The fuel price hike gave an extra flare to the attitude of operators of CNG-run auto-rickshaws, Uber cars, and Pathao bikes, thus rendering the daily commute undesirable. Yet, most fail to grasp the opportunities we are presented with, such as being innovative and healthy. Power walking or riding your bicycle for commute is your divine solution.

August 5, 2022
August 5, 2022

Millennials nostalgic about load-shedding, don’t realise it’s Stockholm syndrome

Local millennials are on the streets with the ludicrous demand of making load-shedding permanent as a part of our heritage.

August 4, 2022
August 4, 2022

How to have a quintessential prom in Bangladesh

The prom experience would remain incomplete without these.

August 2, 2022
August 2, 2022

Canada aspirants consider staying home as Instagram music reaches Bangladesh

IG music going local is reportedly going to fill up the gaps in Bangladeshi netizens’ hearts.

July 31, 2022
July 31, 2022

Youth traumatised after using Personality A with Friend Group B

The police were confused. Who was Personality A?

July 28, 2022
July 28, 2022

Become popular on the Internet with Sellout.com

In a world full of fake validation, Sellout.com understands what’s crucial for triumph – internet points.