Eid has always been a season of unity, warmth, and human connection. After a month of fasting, reflection, and restraint, the day arrives wrapped in joy, warmth, and a quiet urge to celebrate life a little more fully. Continuous exposure to a busy urban routine places a constant load on the brain's

After a long democratic nap of six years, though a blessing compared to the previous 28 years of hibernation, DUCSU is finally stretching its arms again. University of Dhaka has been glowing in the whole 'festival of Democracy' mode ever since the candidates' list was published.  Though outsi

Have you heard the word "naepophile"? It refers to someone who finds joy in watching clouds and gazing at the sky. If you are so, the sky of Bangladesh in June-July is just a perfect screen for you to watch. With its palette of colours, dramatic cloudscapes, and ever-changing moods, the sky becom

Passionate love for diverse food items is ingrained in Bangalis' culture and history. Bengal's rich and varied eating customs have developed over the ages under the influence of several ethnic groups, colonial interactions, and regional tastes. Although the basic framework of Bengali cuisine has be

In academia, a place known as the 'Cambridge of the East,' a title that Rajshahi University wears with a sense of irony, though with a slightly higher chance of witnessing a Bollywood brawl. Here, amidst the stunning greenery (courtesy of the students, not the outsiders littering the place), a vibr

A small square van, gas stove burning, two kettles boiling, tea liquor, water. A few cubes of condensed milk are arranged in a row, or the condensed milk is boiled in a large kettle. Packets of cakes, biscuits, and bread are hanging in front. Keep aside sliced lemon, mint leaves, ginger, and kaliji

The Netherlands has started to draw a lot of international interest for its highly ranked, prestigious medical schools, engineering schools, law schools, and business schools. The country has some of the oldest universities in the world and was one of the first nations in continental Europe to intr

After the daylong classes, leaning back and sipping a cup of cappuccino or latte, along with some laughter, jokes, and stories piling up, a few people gather in a small space.  Some are there opening their laptops, working with a sip of coffee, and some sit alone with books. Music is playing