Adrin Sarwar

We’ve all been there: lured in by a sleek touch-screen fridge or an AC you can turn on from the office, only to find out the app crashes constantly or the device “forgets” its settings every time the power flickers. In the rush to digitise our homes, it’s easy to end up with expensive gadgets that make life more complicated, not easier.

How to get there: Most pilgrims stay in hotels within walking distance. For those further away, free shuttle buses or taxis are available.

Bangladeshi NCTB textbooks must balance exam-oriented learning with literary joy to preserve cultural identity and imagination.

Fire incidents peaked during the dry months, with March recording the highest monthly count of 3,522 fires. During these peak periods, the national average surged from 75 to a terrifying 123 fires per day.

As we move through the dry window from January to April, the risk to Bangladeshi homes reaches a critical, statistically proven peak. Low humidity and increased electrical demands create a volatile environment where a minor oversight can escalate into a tragedy in seconds.

"Ayna Burir Adar" is a home designed to live in perfect harmony with nature. Built in Natore, the home brings a daughter's childhood memories back to life. Keeping the open spaces of the old house that the family grew up in, this new design recreates that same airy, sunlit feeling.

Pahela Baishakh is a sensory explosion of red and white, the rhythmic beat of the dhak, and the collective spirit of the Baishakhi Shobhajatra, originally known as Mangal Shobhajatra.

Every year, the air in Bangladesh transforms as the sun rises on the first of Boishakh. Growing up, I took the books and TV programs literally.

When summer heat arrives, a working air conditioner is essential. However, many people forget about their AC until it stops working or the energy bill skyrockets.

As of 2024, more than 55% of the world’s population lives in urban areas, which is expected to rise to nearly 70% by 2050.

Today, Mabia Akhter Simanto remains her own biggest rival. She laments that the younger generation often lacks the "fire" she had, perhaps because they haven't had to fight the same demons.

There is a certain kind of stillness that settles in once you stop chasing the future and start living it. Even as you navigate the familiar rush—juggling classes, meeting deadlines, and moving through the daily hum of traffic—life has started to feel remarkably quiet.

The first salary is never just a sum of money; the thought itself is amazing and carries a weight that makes one feel different.

Ramadan has always been a month of deep-rooted tradition, but the way we navigate it is undergoing a quiet, digital revolution.

Ramadan shoppers are increasingly leaving their wallets at home. Across the country, festive spending is shifting from cash-heavy, last-minute rushes through crowded marketplaces to strategically planned, digitally executed, and reward-driven shopping experiences.

Monira Rahman is more than a pioneer; she is a promise that even from the ashes of fire and acid, light and hope can grow.

Refrigerators are much more than just cold boxes. They have some truly bizarre “hidden” features. Here are the most interesting and unknown facts about them:

Winter is here. For you, that means fuzzy socks, hot cocoa, and binge-watching favorite show. For your houseplants, however, it usually means "The Great Drying" is upon them. As the days get shorter and nights are longer and colder, your leafy roommates might start looking a little dramatic. You don’t need a degree in botany to keep them alive until spring. Just need to change a few things in your routine.

For decades, the "safe bet" for international property investors was London, New York, or Vancouver. But as we close out 2025, a vital shift in capital flow is undeniable. International buyers— from institutional investors to the global diaspora—are pivoting toward Asia and South Asia. From the luxury skylines of Mumbai and Singapore to the holiday villas of Bali and Phuket, the East is no longer just a place for manufacturing; it is becoming a premier destination for asset allocation.

In Bangladesh, the reality for thousands of families is the overwhelming physical, emotional, and financial burden of a cancer diagnosis.