Emojis, memes, and other short-form content have become central to our day-to-day digital conversations. Yet, a seemingly innocent staple, the humble thumbs-up, also known as the 'like' emoji, is subtly being rejected by a significant portion of the younger generation. If you have ever received a
Eid al-Azha offers an opportunity to demonstrate the ability to sacrifice the dearest pleasures for the sake of Allah, symbolically through domestic animals. While Qurbani is a significant part of our culture, proper waste management during the festival should be ensured to prevent odour and other
'My cow is big, 'No, no, mine is bigger!'- these conversations are pretty laughable, right? This is a regular scenario in the streets of cities and towns, which shall rather be filled with sacrificial tunes. Instead, an unhealthy competition to buy more expensive and healthier animals exists betwee
The holy Eid-ul-Azha is knocking on the door. The excitement of returning home grips millions of us. Families are busy making plans, saving money, and preparing to share blessings with loved ones. Yet, beneath this festive joy lies a chilling question: Are we personally aware of, and truly prepared
Promise, you'll always be my friend, a phrase that is too subtle to ask for a lifelong commitment? Yes, female friendships during childhood used to be that much simple. Stardust, pink blush, and lots of love: the aesthetics of female friendships spring from the tender hearts of little girls who mak
Many people view dogs simply as household companions. In Bangladesh, though, it is considered more acceptable as a pet in urban households. Still, people's love for street dogs is no less. They are fed, taken care of, and provided with shelters as well. Scientific research suggests that living with
If we talk about hundreds of years ago, when people used to feel the pressure of workload, or if the changes in relationships could affect people like they do today? Healthy lifestyle, burnout, and healing are today's concepts; have people used them in the past? If yes, how and what did they do? Wa
The phrase 'men should apologise for being men' is a slogan that has gained traction in contemporary social and political discourse. At its surface, it appears to be a direct demand for an apology based on gender. However, in reality, it functions as a symbolic shorthand for a much larger convers
A twenty-year-old university student, Dia, commutes to her university every day by bus. As a regular scenario in metropolitan cities, traffic jams, intense honking, and the hue and cry of passersby are common on Dia's route, until one day, she was not only mentally exhausted but also physically tir
There was a time when being busy felt like success. Long working hours, constant pressure, and always being available made people feel like they were on the right path. Rest was something to think about later, after achieving success. Until then, the mindset was simple: keep going. Now, that ide
Renewal, optimism, vitality and decay are the variations of these adjectival words that show the change of seasons in nature. Spring brings colours, whereas winter sings a tune of melancholy around us. Yet, there remains a subtle ray of hope in every sweet sunlight of winter that the lively season
You clocked in at 11:00 PM and woke up at 7:00 AM. Technically, you hit the eight-hour mark that every health expert recommends. Yet, as you sit in a rickshaw or walk the crowded stairs of a coaching centre, your limbs feel heavy. For the Gen Z and millennial workforce in Bangladesh, "feeling tired
Some journeys are planned for leisure. Others reshape how we understand travel itself. Antarctica belongs firmly in the latter category. This is not a destination you stumble upon while browsing cheap flights or weekend getaways. It requires months of preparation, years of saving, and the determin
