Every year in Bangladesh, April feels like a rollercoaster of unpredictable weather. One moment, the scorching sun drains all the energy, and the next, a sudden Kalboishakhi storm sweeps across the sky, bringing heavy rain in its wake. Amid shifting weather, the nation gears up for its most celeb

"Reading stamina really is a thing. I used to read entire chapter books within a few days, but after a year-long break from reading, I can barely read for an hour and now finish books in a week or more." This isn't the story of one individual; it reflects the experience of many today. According to

"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

Did you know that every day you wake up, you make about 34,000 decisions regarding what to wear, what to eat, and what to buy? Each of these choices tells a story about you. But are these choices actually yours, or are they just carefully planted by some marketing experts? From the irresistible a

Every year, as Ramadan approaches and the anticipation of Eid builds, the district of Chandpur in Bangladesh stands out—not for its renowned Hilsha fish but for a quirky but controversial tradition that has captured the curiosity of many. While the rest of the country celebrates Eid-ul-Fitr b

What if your only surviving parent comes to you one day and says, with an earnest plea, "I want to move to an old age home." Not because of any neglect on your part but because of something far more heartbreaking-Loneliness. How would you feel? Guilt? Confusion? A pang of hurt? Despite your efforts

A silent transformation has been underway in a city once drenched in the echoes of rebellion. The raw, defiant graffiti—etched hurriedly during the struggle to dismantle a fascist regime—has begun to fade, not under time pressure but through the careful strokes of "beautification." What

From the alleys of Dhaka to Instagram feeds and pop-up markets, a new generation of Bangladeshis is bringing traditional craftsmanship back into the spotlight. In an era of fast fashion, mass-produced and instagrammable goods, there's a twist, young people are embracing handicrafts as a way to stan