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
As the sky darkens and night falls, the streets grow quiet under the glow of streetlights. People remain, but are absorbed in prayer, as the sound of Allahu Akbar carries through the air during Tarawih. After a long day of fasting, families rest at home. Outside, however, stand the men in uniform,
Eid has always been a season of unity, warmth, and human connection. After a month of fasting, reflection, and restraint, the day arrives wrapped in joy, warmth, and a quiet urge to celebrate life a little more fully. Continuous exposure to a busy urban routine places a constant load on the brain's
Eid means joy. One month of restraint by fasting for the Almighty Allah comes with one of the biggest festive days for Muslims all over the world. The festive days include Eid al-Fitr. Regardless, people are prone to festivals to enjoy with the family and with a new, different get-up. This is one
Eid shopping for children is a whirlwind of tiny panjabis, ruffled frocks, and miniature waistcoats. It's a season of pure joy, but as any seasoned parent knows, the line between a 'picture-perfect moment' and a 'toddler meltdown' is usually drawn by the fabric of their clothes. While we focus on h
