In the bustling streets of Dhaka to the rising precincts of Chittagong, concrete blocks and steel rods are slowly but surely being turned into something much larger: interest flows and balance sheet entries, which in turn translate to a growing share of national income. What might initially appear

Economics as a discipline is highly regarded throughout the world, as it opens the door for a lot of different career paths; however, for a fresh economics graduate, navigating the job market can appear to be quite challenging, with a myriad of options being open and, at the same time, with informa

Mismatched is a Hindi-language romantic comedy reminiscent of American coming-of-age romantic dramas. It is based on Sandhya Menon's 2017 novel When Dimple Met Rishi. However, the novel's premise is in the United States; the series takes place in India, which gives it a somewhat quirky and differen

Every year, millions of pilgrims from around the world visit Makkah and Madinah, the two holiest sites in Islam, for Hajj and Umrah. This year, from the 14th to the 19th of June, about 1.83 million Muslims worldwide and more than 85,000 Muslims from Bangladesh alone performed Hajj. Despite the a

Saudi Arabia is a country that has immense religious significance for Muslims. The western part of Saudi Arabia, i.e., the Hejaz, contains two of the most holy cities of Islam: Mecca and Medina. Every year, many Muslims from all over the world come to the Kingdom to perform Hajj and Umrah. 

Not only does the month of Ramadan bear immense religious significance but also its socioeconomic significance is second to none. Many quirky businesses can grow fast this month, which otherwise would be difficult at other times. Apart from fasting, abstinence and prayers, this month sees religious

Megacity Dhaka is the seventh most populous city in the world and the slowest city in terms of average vehicle speed. To make life a bit faster here, you might need to find an analogue solution: bicycle. Using cycles in Dhaka can help alleviate traffic jams and hassles. If the number of people usi

Coffee drinking is one of the distinctive features of Arab culture. In the Arabian Peninsula and the Levant, coffee is not only a drink but an intrinsic cultural cornerstone, where certain rituals are to be maintained while drinking the beverage.  However, the Western-style cafe culture has m