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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.

July 21, 2022
July 21, 2022

Bangladeshi telco with worst internet service bags a Grammy Award

RuralPhone believes in creating truly soulful music at the cost of network quality.

July 19, 2022
July 19, 2022

Candlelit dinners no longer romantic because of load shedding

No one is sadder than Dhanmondi restaurant owners.

July 16, 2022
July 16, 2022

Experts suggest taxing TikTokers for economic growth

Experts are calling it TikTok tax.

July 14, 2022
July 14, 2022

University student still haunted by general knowledge he memorised

Psychologists have coined a new term to explain this: “Post-GK Stress Disorder”.

July 4, 2022
July 4, 2022

4 Types of People Who Weaponise Facebook in Family Feuds

Bengali folks who seek refuge in Facebook in times of domestic war.

July 3, 2022
July 3, 2022

Engineering student finds passion in everything that isn’t engineering

Engineering student finds everything other than his major fascinating.

June 30, 2022
June 30, 2022

Man faces existential crisis as internet brawls fall to zero

A survey conducted by the Department of Hatred over Technology (DHET) revealed a ground-breaking discovery. The phenomenon was thought to be extinct.

June 24, 2022
June 24, 2022

Jamuna bridge jealous about Padma bridge inauguration, shows cracks

Jamuna bridge sees its crown being snatched away by Padma bridge.

June 16, 2022
June 16, 2022

What if Facebook commenters became your therapist?

Sadman has called a meeting with his top Facebook commenters to deal with his latest mental health crisis. Here's how it went.

May 28, 2022
May 28, 2022

Women’s attires are reason the country is bad in all indexes: Study

“Corruption is high in Chapasthan. Do you guys really know why? Because of the dresses and clothes the women of this country wear,” Jamanai Mia, the chief researcher of Meyeder Poshak Gobeshona Institute (MPGI) said yesterday while announcing the findings of the institute’s latest study.