“Is there a chance the bus could get stuck in floodwater?” I asked the Cox’s Bazar counterman of Shanto Travels over the phone. Inquiring about road conditions in Cumilla and Feni was important before booking my ticket for the nearly 700km grand journey across Bangladesh. Massive
Remember the timeless quote by Mark Twain: "Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear, and the blind can see?" This powerful statement highlights the universal reach of kindness. As human beings, we are all interconnected through this divine act of kindness. Kindness is a fundamental value
Have you ever asked your mother how her birthday was celebrated? Did she ever celebrate her birthdays? Do you remember how your elders celebrated birthdays two or three decades ago? Is it the same way we celebrate today? Birthdays have long been a reason for joy and celebration, moments with love
Samiha Mamun The bus was packed, and people were moving home tired after their daily hustle. Mr Abdullah al Mamun located a place and clasped the handle on the wall; his thoughts were elsewhere. He was in the middle of the aisle, suddenly feeling a push from the other side, and before he knew it,
Travelling is a part of the exhilaration that extrudes the lassitude of a monotonous life and cleanses the untidiness from the mind, which aids in concentrating on work with more endeavour. Some travel to the scenic places of their native country, whereas others cross the border to quench their th
Winter in Dhaka comes with lesser levels of heat-sourced torment, and thanks to the relaxation in the air, we breathe and walk less tiringly on the streets and roads. The same goes for sarees. Robust cotton sarees become ideal in the hotter months, as they withstand the harsh weather better and all
Royal Enfield is a brand famous for its classic motorcycles, founded in 1901. The brand has grown from making the vintage classic Bullet to various other models. 1955, Royal Enfield merged with Madras Motors to form Enfield India, cementing its legacy in the Indian Subcontinent region. Recently,
The benefits of deep conditioning extend to hair health benefits like moisture, texture, robustness, and sleekness. While deep conditioning may involve products like egg white yoghurt or onion extracts to strengthen the hair's health effects, how one applies conditioning products often becomes the
Waiting for winter all year round just to get lost in the serenely mild morning of a hillside- is probably on your bucket list. Traveling in the winter is the best because there are no slippery slopes, no heatwaves, and no calamities other than shivering chills. But that's thrilling in a way. Winte
Social support is an undeniable and unassailable essence of society – mainly instrumental for the mental well-being of people living in the society. Research from psychology, psychiatry and public health suggests that individuals who have strong ties with and support from people surrounding t
At the gate of Dhaka University's Fine Arts, the Madhabilata tree stretches its branches over the adjoining boundary wall. From dawn to dusk, this spot is alive with chirping birds and scurrying squirrels. By noon, the chatter of the birds grows louder as though they're anxiously waiting for someth
It's 3 a.m. The world outside is still quiet, but you're far from sleeping. You have a class at 8:30 a.m., your alarm is set for 6 a.m., and you should have been asleep by now. Instead, you're glued to your phone, scrolling through endless comments. What started as a casual glance has turned into a
In Bangladesh, rickshaws are the most well-liked and extensively used transportation. Many people who live in Dhaka commute by rickshaw, which men typically operate. Women also pull rickshaws, but they are rare in the city. Recently, a lady named Sajeda Begum has been pulling a rickshaw on the st
