In a time where avocado toast and 'some posh coffee place' lattes are the symbols of millennial and Gen Z financial doom, let's take a moment to dissect the elephant in the room, debt. In 2020, the Bangladesh Bank reported that personal loans, including credit cards, accounted for 14.3% of the to
And they never say a word, but their love and purrs are what we need at the hardest time. In the heart of Dhaka, there is a buzz about newly launched cafes - freshly brewed coffee, a cosy ambience, and delicious food. However, a new type of cafe has recently emerged in town, and people are pretty e
"I told them I was being beaten," Salma recalled. "But my parents said I just needed to endure. They made me go back," said the victim of an Acid attack (Human Rights Watch, 2020). Divorce - a word hated or feared throughout the world, in some places more than others. It is either saddening, as it
Have you heard the word "naepophile"? It refers to someone who finds joy in watching clouds and gazing at the sky. If you are so, the sky of Bangladesh in June-July is just a perfect screen for you to watch. With its palette of colours, dramatic cloudscapes, and ever-changing moods, the sky becom
For years, seeking mental health support meant scheduling an appointment, navigating traffic, and sitting face-to-face with a therapist. However, now, a laptop or smartphone is often all it takes to initiate the healing process. As our lives become more digitally connected, so too has mental healt
You're in luck, as tonight, June 11, 2025, the full moon is known as The Strawberry Moon. Sounds fruity and delicious, No? It's not made of a moon, nor will it be pink in colour. But have you ever looked up at the sky only to notice the moon is like a giant cheese wheel? Sometimes it's bright white
Festivity shopping online remains a challenge. It becomes a humongous mess as one tries to navigate the maze of baffling options, and it is hard to pick an original item when, every once in a while, a Facebook battle erupts between big and small business outlets over design and product copy issues.
When the monsoon arrives and the rain starts to fall, people often worry about getting wet, feeling cold, and having their plans spoiled. But rain doesn't have to put a stop to your day or make things messy. Instead of dreading it, we can learn to live with it comfortably with some simple rain-proo
Every year, Dhaka's Qurbani haats turn into full-on survival zones—mud-like quicksand. Sellers are louder than bus horns. Prices that rise faster than your blood pressure. And cows that may or may not be plotting something. You may think you're just going to "pick a cow." Cute. You are ente
At first glance, they might seem like simple accessories-vibrant, painted bangles worn on wrists that clink softly with every move. But in the hands of young artisans like Samiha Mehreen Muhasana, these churis are becoming more than just tradition. They are evolving into personal expressions of sty
You're walking down the street with your headphones on, the perfect song playing. The wind blows in your hair just right. For a moment, the world had paused to watch you, like you're the heroine of your movie. Instead of just following a social media trend, embracing the art of idealising your lif
If you have a program to attend in a short while and need to choose a fabric for your suit, you may be unsure of which of numerous options would be perfect for you. Despite their appearance, the textiles are not the same. Especially when it comes to choosing according to the environment. The clim
The Morning of May 29, 1953. Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay were the first to reach the summit of the mighty Everest successfully. But are they the first to reach the summit, or are there other names associated with conquering the world's highest peak before 1953? There is a fascinating mystery
