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Sustainable trends reshaping marriages in BD

Sustainable trends reshaping marriages in BD

Our country is renowned for its grand weddings and lively traditions. However, behind the glamorous clothes and luxurious meals, one fact is frequently ignored, that is, the traditions of weddings may bear a significant burden on the planet. Green weddings are a new trend in our society as the worl


Staying stylish in Dhaka's heat, humidity, and hustle

Staying stylish in Dhaka's heat, humidity, and hustle

Dhaka in the monsoon is a city of contradictions. The air is thick with the smell of wet earth, yet the streets are sticky with traffic fumes. The sky can go from a dull silver to a menacing charcoal in minutes, and when the clouds finally burst, they do so with no warning. The rains bring relief

Digital Literacy campaigns matter now

Digital Literacy campaigns matter now

The Milestone School tragedy in July shook us all. A military jet crashed into the school building, shattering our children's lives, families, futures, and any sense of normalcy. But the second wave of shock came not from the sky, but from our screens. Within minutes, graphic videos filled social m

Why are perfumes no longer labelled for Men or Women?

Why are perfumes no longer labelled for Men or Women?

Walk into any perfume store today, and chances are, half the shelves are labelled unisex. That wasn't always the case. A couple of decades ago, things were pretty black and white—For Men, For Women, no questions asked. Now, the line is not just blurred, it's practically erased. But why is t

Turning to AI as a Therapist: To Do or Not to Do?

Turning to AI as a Therapist: To Do or Not to Do?

With the supersonic jet speeded rise in the use of AI to make everyday queries easier, there have been many blind spots distinctly spared for the further contradiction of setting boundaries between what should and should not be accepted. Theatrically quoting as per Shakespeare's great line put in a

10 reasons why we should not chase people's expectations

10 reasons why we should not chase people's expectations

"I'm chasing your dreams, but I forgot how to dream my own" From school grades to career, marriage choices, people around us have expectations where they want us to chase and live. Our whole life is almost made up of fulfilling people's expectations. And by doing so, we encounter various unrealis

How low-cost attar outsells perfume in Bangladesh

How low-cost attar outsells perfume in Bangladesh

The lane behind Dhaka's Baitul Mukarram mosque wakes up early. Before the first cup of tea cools, glass vials of amber oil stand in neat rows, throwing off woody, honey-sweet notes that cling to the morning heat. This is attar-small, concentrated oils that cost less than a plate of biryani yet ling

Social media is shaping what we wear

Social media is shaping what we wear

Walking through the streets, a significant difference in the appearance of youngsters is visible. Surprisingly, the presence of androgynous touch among teenage boys is notable. Young girls are now more open to exploring various aesthetic styles. The fashion choices of the current young generation h

Oud: How an ancient scent now dominates modern perfume aisles

Oud: How an ancient scent now dominates modern perfume aisles

Names like Oud Kalakas, Dehn Al Oudh Abiyad, Oud Cambodi, Sheikh Al Shuyukh, Oud Mood, Bade'e Al Oud, and Oud Hindi—do these sound familiar? Yes, and for good reason. Once cherished mainly by elders or reserved for special religious occasions, these raw oud perfumes are now part of everyday w

It's my birthday, but why do I feel so sad?

It's my birthday, but why do I feel so sad?

For many of us, birthdays are supposed to be the highlight of the year, a celebration of existence, laughter, and being in the company of people who care about us. But for a growing number of young adults, birthdays bring something far more complex: sadness, anxiety, hollowness. The term for this?

Debt is the new normal, but should it be?

Debt is the new normal, but should it be?

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

Inside Dhaka's rising cat cafe culture

Inside Dhaka's rising cat cafe culture

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