What if a single line of text could bend time, blur reality, and turn imagination into a photograph? That's precisely what today's AI image tools are doing. It's taking us back to childhood, fast-forwarding into the future, or conjuring the impossible in a single, picture-perfect frame. The intern
It isn't the monsoon rain that haunts Bangladesh the most; it's the striped mosquito that can turn a neighbourhood into a battleground and hospitals into warzones. And thus, every monsoon, Bangladesh faces its known enemy, the Dengue Fever. Aedes aegypti or Aedes albopictus cause it. Dengue fever w
There comes a time in every cat owner's life when they realise they're no longer the one in control. It's that moment when you're stuck on the bed, not daring to move because the moody little creature in your house has decided your lap or your hands are the perfect spot for a nap. Or it could hit
"At my lowest point, writing became my only escape. I started with poetry. Every word I scribbled on paper was a way of telling myself I was still here, still breathing. Later, I turned to journaling. Keeping a diary saved me. It was the only space where I could pour out my pain without judgment. O
Dear Milena, I wish the world were ending tomorrow. Then I could take the next train, arrive at your doorstep in Vienna, and say, “Come with me, Milena.” This letter by Franz Kafka often reminds us of the immense possibilities of the stories that never could happen or happened just for
Do you find it difficult to fall asleep while travelling or on a trip? Several factors may contribute to your sleep difficulties, but some strategies can help you sleep better when travelling or on a journey. You might not be able to get a good night's sleep, such as being away from your routine,
There was a time when Dhaka's evening started with the shouts of children playing in nearby playgrounds and parks. The mischievous little ones escape the door quietly right after their mother takes an afternoon nap. And why? To play to their heart's content. But now, we can say that those days are
The small bottle rested inside an old wooden box, carried from one generation to another. It once belonged to a grandfather who used to keep a dab of Musk attar on their prayer rug. His children remembered that faint, calming scent long after he was gone. Years later, when the lid of that bottle
On a rainy afternoon in Dhaka, a middle-aged man stood in front of a perfume stall at Mitford, turning a small glass bottle in his hand. The liquid shimmered faintly in the weak light, a rose attar that smelled almost exactly like the one his father used decades ago. For a moment, memory took over,
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
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
The world and our country have seen tremendous adversity recently, and new data and information are released every hour. Even with this steady stream, I really believe that setting aside time for a digital detox is crucial. By keeping our daily responsibilities organized, we will have time set asid
Every single person will agree that a kid is a most valuable gift to our lives. They are just like clay; you can make them how you want, but you have to use a meticulous hand for that. As famous poet Kahlil Gibran writes "Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of li
