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Look rich, spend less: Thrifting in Bangladesh

Thrifting in Bangladesh is gaining popularity for its affordability, sustainability, and unique fashion appeal. Once stigmatized, second-hand shopping now thrives on platforms like Dhaka Thrift, blending climate consciousness, creativity, and smart consumer habits.

Planning your Eid escape? Don't leave home without these tips

Eid travel is chaotic, but planning ahead ensures a smooth journey. Book tickets early, pack smart, stay hydrated, and be cautious of pickpockets. Carry essentials, dress for the weather, and keep entertainment handy for a stress-free trip.

Looking at your dream job? Here’s how to get hired

Proactive job hunting involves thorough research, tailored resumes, networking, and interview preparation. Research industry trends, enhance skills via online courses, align resumes with job descriptions, leverage LinkedIn, and practice thoughtful responses for first impressions.

Top tips for maintaining your New Year's resolutions successfully

New year resolutions often fail due to fleeting motivation. Instead, create a system with achievable, SMART goals, broken down into smaller steps. Consistently track progress, maintain routines, and focus on controlling daily actions for lasting change.

Mastering tasks: Jot it down, get it done

Organising thoughts through writing improves clarity and productivity. Use to-do lists, SMART goal-setting, problem analysis, and gratitude journaling to streamline tasks, plan effectively, ease cognitive overload, and foster mindfulness. Boost focus and achieve more effortlessly.

Dust, mosquitoes, dry skin: Dhaka’s real winter dilemmas

Dhaka winters bring rooftop parties, but also three menaces: mosquitoes, dust, and dry skin. Resilient Dhakaites fight back with coils, sprays, lotions, and creative solutions, transforming winter’s challenges into a season of quirky defence.

Discover Fokinni Bazar: Where your Tk 10 goes a long way

Fokinni Bazar, near Dhaka's Tejkunipara railway tracks, offers dignity through hyper-affordable groceries. Vendors salvage discarded goods to feed the underprivileged, fostering community and resilience despite risks from passing trains and economic struggles.

The morning routine billionaires swear by—Can you handle it?

The One Billion Dollar Morning Routine, created by brain coach Jim Kwik, emphasizes early rising, hydration, gratitude, exercise, mindfulness, planning, learning, and a healthy breakfast. Avoiding distractions optimizes focus, energy, and productivity for achieving goals.

Shopping for the holud ceremony? Here’s our take on the “dala dilemma”

The tradition of exchanging dala gift baskets has evolved with stylish designs and functional options like wooden organisers.

February 21, 2024
February 21, 2024

How to stop stressing over small things

Do you find yourself getting stressed over the smallest of things lately? Getting triggered by something as simple as your phone not connecting to its charger properly or being overwhelmed when your YouTube video begins to lag? It is okay, we have all been there. In our fast-paced lives, it is not too uncommon to get consumed by the smallest of inconveniences and let them drain us.

December 3, 2023
December 3, 2023

The Grit Blueprint: 8 simple steps to boost your mental strength

When the going gets tough, having a strong mind can be like having a superpower, the power to rise above difficulties and keep going. This is your go-to manual for turning everyday folks into mental superheroes, equipped with the resilience to handle tough times and the determination to face challenges head-on.

November 2, 2023
November 2, 2023

Key to financial independence: Smart savings and investment options

Here are some good savings schemes you can avail.

October 29, 2023
October 29, 2023

Keeping mosquitoes at bay: Remedies, precautions, and solutions

From skin irritation to serious diseases like dengue, if not taken proper precautions, mosquitos can be quite a threat to your health. Let’s explore some remedies and effective solutions to keep yourself safe.

October 23, 2023
October 23, 2023

Colour blocking in fashion — A gift from Yves Saint Laurent

Whether it’s the iconic colour blocks from Saint Laurent’s Piet Mondrian-inspired sack dress from the ‘60s that entice you or the newer stacking and layering technique that catches your eye, colour blocking is a fashion trick that encourages the wearer to get creative with colours and push boundaries with them.

October 23, 2023
October 23, 2023

Hosting a watch party at your place? Here’s some furniture layout ideas for ICC World Cup

Depending on your living space, hosting a successful house party that combines the thrill of sports with comfort may require some thoughtful furniture rearrangement. In this guide, we will provide you with some innovative ideas to help you create the perfect ambiance for maximum comfort, and ensure that your room is perfectly suited for an exciting match. Let's get started!

September 27, 2023
September 27, 2023

How to cope with reader’s block

Reading and writing go hand in hand. And perhaps that’s why, just like there’s writer’s block, there’s also readers block. Only reader’s block is probably worse because reading is easier than writing, yet you just can’t do it.

September 6, 2023
September 6, 2023

5 signs she's just not into you: Dhaka edition

Here are the 5 signs that say, "Bro, she's just not that into you."

August 28, 2023
August 28, 2023

5 important tips to keep in mind when travelling

Here are 5 things you should always bear in mind while travelling.

August 20, 2023
August 20, 2023

How to practice positive thinking

Here are a few ways to practice positive thinking.