Who wants to wake up on a shivering winter let alone get breakfast outside! Dhaka residents love having a delicious meal outside, even in cold weather. It is because winter mornings in Dhaka have a charm of their own. The air feels a little kinder, polluted or not, and the roads are a little quiete

Food poisoning is a common concern in Bangladesh, especially during the summer and monsoon seasons. Our area's humid climate and unhealthy food-handling practices create a breeding ground for bacteria, viruses, and parasites to thrive. Food poisoning can lead to liver failure, coma or even death.

Walking through the streets, a significant difference in the appearance of youngsters is visible. Surprisingly, the presence of androgynous touch among teenage boys is notable. Young girls are now more open to exploring various aesthetic styles. The fashion choices of the current young generation h

"Alexa, set my alarm at 7, set a reminder for my meeting at 9, order my usual groceries, send the drafted messages to my manager, what is the forecast today? Will there be traffic in my usual way? And oh, playing songs from my favourites today." Voila! You get your morning sorted out. But did you d

"When I was a little girl, my father used to buy me books. Panchatantra, Thakumar Jhuli, Bikram and Betal, and Jasimuddin's editorial Folklore collections are few I can remember. Both my grandparents were no more, and my primary source of folktale knowledge came from reading books. But now I see th

Waiting for winter all year round just to get lost in the serenely mild morning of a hillside- is probably on your bucket list. Traveling in the winter is the best because there are no slippery slopes, no heatwaves, and no calamities other than shivering chills. But that's thrilling in a way. Winte

You must've heard about nanotechnology now and then on the news. In your regular life, hearing about nanoelectronics is quite common recently. Another one is nanofiber. Nanoparticles (nanofibers, nano molecules) are usually particles with a diameter between 1nm and 100nm.  Nanomaterials are g

In recent years, vaping has caught the attention of nouveau riche youngsters of Dhaka, in contrast to smoking. According to Statistica, the revenue generated in the e-cigarette market in Bangladesh will amount to US$99.4 million in 2024. Interestingly, vaping is marketed as a safer option. They ar