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Top 5 affordable women's gyms in Dhaka

Top 5 affordable women's gyms in Dhaka

In this day and age, who doesn't want to be fit? Along with eating a balanced diet, what will be the first thing that comes to mind when you want to stay in shape? Consider becoming a member of a gym. In Bangladesh, female gyms have become more and more popular than male gyms in recent years. SBC


This wedding season, travel hassle-free

This wedding season, travel hassle-free

Winter is almost here, and so is the wedding season. Attending winter wedding invites is a fun experience. Among all the things that we have to deal with during a deshi wedding, shopping is one of the most important ones. Going around several shopping malls and shopping for the bride, groom, and

Can transform your body in five minutes?

Can transform your body in five minutes?

Did you know your dream fitness body doesn't need hours of gruelling gym sessions or fancy equipment? Given a tight schedule of back-to-back meetings, household chores, and endless responsibilities, finding time for exercise is almost impossible. While modern life demands efficiency, is your body

The rise of crochet and knitting in Bangladesh

The rise of crochet and knitting in Bangladesh

Shivering as she emerged from the piano's hidden shutter, Taylor Swift sat down wearing a cosy white cardigan-a scene every Swiftie can instantly recall. The music video for Cardigan debuted four years ago and has since become iconic. And at that moment, with one cosy sweater, Taylor set the inter

How parents cope with loneliness and find new purpose

How parents cope with loneliness and find new purpose

"I never thought the house could feel this empty," said Mrs Ashura Begum, a 50-year-old mother from Kushtia. After her two daughters moved to different cities for higher studies, she struggled with a sense of emptiness. "My daughters were the centre of my life, and I believed raising them was the

Traveling Bangladesh's longest sleeper bus route

Traveling Bangladesh's longest sleeper bus route

“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

Kindness is power: One kind act inspires many

Kindness is power: One kind act inspires many

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

How birthday celebration changes over time

How birthday celebration changes over time

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

How to take care of your Jamdani saree this cold season

How to take care of your Jamdani saree this cold season

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

Why are Bangladeshi youth after Royal Enfield motorcycles?

Why are Bangladeshi youth after Royal Enfield motorcycles?

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,