Following the conclusion of the Fajr prayer, Nafis Ahmed, a software engineer working in Karwan Bazar, rests. He wakes up at 9 A.M to prepare for his shifts. From 11 to 12, he boots up his workstation, where he logs hours until 8 P.M. After completing Taraweeh, Nafis travels back, consumes his din
Many of us have seen, discussed, and written reviews of Satyajit Ray's films; in fact, no film student's education would be complete without seeing his work. We rediscover Ray, his empathy, his social awareness, and his capacity to portray the human condition in a way that is unparalleled in simpli
A young boy walking in the streets suddenly starts a short run, leaps to bowl a delivery without having a ball in hand. Needless to say, the boy was copying Brett Lee's bowling action. It is a common scene for many of us. When Brett Lee stormed into international cricket in 1999, he didn't just joi
Do you feel regret while scrolling through social media, checking news feeds, and think, 'What am I doing?' and then keep scrolling more? Have you ever felt that you have so many tasks piled up, scheduled for the next day, but still can't complete them because you slept late at night? Perhaps most
As the dhak drums beat louder and the smell of incense lingers in the air, Dhaka seems to put on a new skin in autumn. The capital, so often weary with traffic jams, dust, and endless work, suddenly bursts into colour and light. Durga Puja, the largest Sanatani festival in Bangladesh, is not just a
In the corner of Karachi's bustling food strip, a small café called Sattar Buksh brewed more than coffee — it brewed a story. What began as a playful name and a moustached-man logo ended up in a long-running tussle with an international brand. In the latest twist, Sattar Buksh has eme
In F1, every turn feels like a gamble, every race a test of nerve. At the heart of it all is Sonny, a racer who doesn't win because he's flawless, but because he refuses to stop. This isn't your typical sports drama about clean victories and trophy lifts. Instead, F1 throws you into the chaos of st
Dhaka is a city of many layers. Behind its loud streets and crowded lanes, there lies a 400-year-old history. From the days of the Bengal Sultans to the rule of the Mughals, the independent Nawabs, and the British, now Bangladesh, Dhaka has lived through centuries of change. The marks of these tim