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What to consider before getting a pet?

What to consider before getting a pet?

Having a cute puppy waiting for you at home after a tiring day is excellent. With loving eyes and affectionate gestures, it can always make your evening. A pet is a blessing for our soul, whichever breed or species. But it is also a challenging job. Pets need proper grooming, attention and care, wh


Costa Rica's 'Bribri' village: Where people live the longest

Costa Rica's 'Bribri' village: Where people live the longest

Bribri village, where they discover a unique way of life and a deep connection to the land. The town thrives on sustainable practices, with gardens teeming with diverse plant life and a natural pest control system. The Bribri avoid monoculture farming and utilize the symbiotic relationship between

Rooftop pearl farming: A success story from Jashore

Rooftop pearl farming: A success story from Jashore

In Bangladesh, where young people struggle with unemployment, one young entrepreneur from Jashore has improved his economic situation by converting his rooftop into a profitable pearl-growing business. Abdur Rahman, a college student from Ektarpur village in Abhaynagar upazila, continuously inspire

Restarting after Eid vacation

Restarting after Eid vacation

Returning to routine after a relaxed vacation is difficult. It is expected to get stuck somewhere. Regularity or something that lasts for a period may affect us as we become clueless about breaking free from a shell or doing something that will set us apart from a regular habit. It is highly likely

Sleep disruption: How to avoid it in hot and humid weather

Sleep disruption: How to avoid it in hot and humid weather

In Bangladesh, we often experience sweltering heat and oppressive humidity, especially during summer. For many, extreme temperatures and sticky humidity make life hard during this time of the year. If you check your Android device for a regular weather update, you may have often noticed that the 'f

Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli dies aged 83

Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli dies aged 83

Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli has died at the age of 83, his company said in a post on Instagram. "The Roberto Cavalli company shares condolences with Cavalli's family," Sergio Azzolari, chief executive of Roberto Cavalli, said in the post. Cavalli died on Friday at his home in Florenc

How to manage personal fitness during Eid holidays

How to manage personal fitness during Eid holidays

Eid is knocking at the door. Everywhere, there's a vibe of joy and togetherness. Educational institutes, offices, and most businesses are either off for Eid holidays or have curtailed their operations significantly. A good chunk of the population left Dhaka and other metropolitan cities to spend th

How to deal with bloating during Ramadan

How to deal with bloating during Ramadan

Ramadan is in full swing now, along with our overindulgence in food during the allowed times, especially iftar and suhoor. However, such overeating also risks digestive issues, most notably bloating. This is characterised by gas buildup in our abdomen, causing a feeling of tightness and frequent bu

Buying electronics during Ramadan for a festive upgrade

Buying electronics during Ramadan for a festive upgrade

As Ramadan approaches, a special atmosphere of spirituality and anticipation fills the air. Alongside the customary fasting and prayers, there's a unique tradition observed during this blessed month: a rise in electronics purchases in preparation for Eid al-Fitr. Businesses capitalise on this fes

Adjusting exercise routine during Ramadan

Adjusting exercise routine during Ramadan

Ramadan has come with heavenly blessings to us once again, and along with spiritual development, youth can take this opportunity to realise their fitness goals, too. Healthy adults in our Muslim community perform 13-plus hours of fasting, which, in fitness terminology, is a form of intermittent fas

Readymade food elements to ease your busy lifestyle

Readymade food elements to ease your busy lifestyle

Imagine it is 3 in the morning, and your stomach is craving that sandwich you had last week at a restaurant with your friends. What would you do? Foodpanda is closed, and then your refrigerator becomes your dearest yearning. As random relatives call and tell you they are visiting your home without

Transforming mental health support system in Bangladesh

Transforming mental health support system in Bangladesh

In a society where mental health issues run rampant nowadays, seeking therapy is considered a luxury, costly, and even stigmatized. Bangladesh's mental healthcare industry is booming in urban areas, but there is a significant gap between getting the right treatment and affordability for patients.&n