Every year, when Ramadan comes, millions of Muslims in Bangladesh are ready to spend a month fasting, praying, reflecting, and practising self-discipline while maintaining their jobs. Nowadays, people don't limit themselves to one particular job. But because of the huge demand to meet in the month,
The drumbeats of global conflict are growing louder, and the phrase 'World War III' is no longer confined to science fiction. As geopolitical tensions simmer between major power blocs, many are asking a chilling question: If world war 3 happens, where can I go to be safe? While no place can ever b
Bangladesh is blessed with a wide range of travel destinations, featuring breathtaking natural landscapes and archaeological heritages, that collectively represent the vast potential of the country's tourism sector. Cox's Bazar sea beach, coral islands, the hill tracts, mangrove forests, and pictu
Human beings can't live without being affected by its surrounding, people, institutions, culture, technology, beliefs, and religious values; the practices, habits, and norms they inherit are derived from these. The information we learn, practice, and hold to thrive comes from institutions, religi
The tea stalls near Dhaka University's TSC never seem to run out of customers. The air is thick with the scent of tea's liquor and half-burnt cigarettes, and students and non-students keep arguing over national and international matters. Elections, war, and economic crises, fuel prices, sports even
"I'm gonna be happy this year. I'm gonna make myself happy." Fans of the sitcom Friends recognise this as Ross Geller's new year resolution. By the end of the same episode, he sits in a heap of self-pity. "This year was supposed to be great. It's only the second day, and I'm a loser." Ross was
On a February evening in Dhaka, Neza Mahmud, a young, promising lawyer, is planning a journey she once thought she might never make again. The journey is not to a vacation where physical presence is needed, but to something more: ideological, mental, and a way of self-expression. It is about voting
What if Bandarban, the hill city of Bangladesh, typically requiring multiple days to explore, could be experienced in less than 24 hours? It might sound impossible, but that's precisely what is happening today. In recent years, several social media groups have begun organising a day trip to Band
It is not necessarily the case that Bangladesh's history will fade away in dramatic failure. More often, it fades quietly. The urban and rural areas are scattered with historical sites left standing but not maintained. These sites characterise the stratification of the country's history: colonialis
For schoolchildren, January means the joy of holding new books, the sweet smell of fresh notebooks, and the quiet excitement of a new classroom. The first month brings joy to the lives of children and teenagers. For many of them, getting a book in hand at this time means their duty is to memorise c
Girl math? You've probably heard this term on social media, memes, or daily conversations with your bestie. So what exactly is girl math? Does this include stocks and the share market? Financial skills, or is this some magical formula that turns your shopping spree into an investment? Girls possess
Some journeys are planned through logistics and infrastructure, others through faith and persistence. Both shaped our journey to Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar in June 2025. Travelling on the Qinghai–Tibet Railway, the highest railway journey on earth, was a lifetime experience one can wis
If you take a rickshaw ride in the evening, roaming around the city, and suddenly notice all the high rises once dark, glittering in red and green, you will know December has arrived, precisely our victory day. The capital bathes in colour every year on 16 December. This year, as the city celebra
