Perspective / I quit social media for six months: Here is what changed
1 October 2026
Six months ago, endless doomscrolling and constant negativity took a heavy toll on my mental health. Deactivating my accounts triggered intense withdrawal, but stepping away finally allowed me to reconnect with real life.
1 October 2026
The unspoken burden of being the head of the family
15 August 2026
Uncover the silent burden of becoming a family head through the lived experiences of Bangladeshis like Saikat Barua and Musfiq Fuad, navigating parental expectations, heavy duty, and quiet resilience to support their loved ones.
15 August 2026
My Dhaka / Dhaka university memories
8 August 2026
Dhaka means different things to different people. Some people loathe it for nuisances while others love it for some unexplained reason.
8 August 2026
#World Cup / Top 5 apps for football updates
18 July 2026
Maintain your World Cup football excitement all year by utilising top sports apps like Fotmob, Goal, Sofascore, Onefootball, and Livescore, which deliver instant live match updates, deep analytical stats, and customized news notifications directly.
18 July 2026
#World Cup / Iconic songs of English football fans
11 July 2026
Explore how legendary anthems fuel the unmatched fanaticism of England football fans at major tournaments. From classic hits like Three Lions to modern player chants, discover how these melodic rituals unite stadiums across the globe.
11 July 2026
#World Cup / Regular fans vs Seasonal fans: Same old fight every World Cup
9 July 2026
Explore the passionate clashes between seasonal and regular football fans in Bangladesh during the iconic World Cup tournament. Understanding these diverse perspective gaps helps enthusiastic supporters overcome toxic gatekeeping to truly enjoy the beautiful game.
9 July 2026
#World Cup / It’s not coming home this time either
1 July 2026
Chant "Three Lions" loudly as England fights for World Cup glory amid mounting pressure. Despite featuring superstars Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham, tactical struggles and Premier League arrogance threaten to shatter the nation's sixty-year football dream.
1 July 2026
#World Cup / The unbreakable spirit of the England football team
1 July 2026
Overcome bizarre external distractions as England rallies with fierce professional determination during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Defying a sudden pre-tournament equipment theft in Kansas City and a strange Ghanaian witch doctor curse targeting captain Harry Kane, the unshakeable Three Lions secured crucial group stage results to confidently march into the high-stakes knockout phase.
1 July 2026
Basics of bike modification
Remember when Bon Jovi said “I’m a cowboy, on a steel horse I ride”? Perhaps, he liked motorbikes almost as much as we do. And when you customise them to suit your needs, be it performance or cosmetic, they truly take on a unique identity, and that is usually why they are cherished possessions of their owners.
24 August 2020
Top 5 supremely addictive online games
Everyone is currently advised to stay at home in order to reduce the risk of contamination and spread of the virus, and rightly so.
13 April 2020
A Green Revolution
Jute has long been called the golden fibre of Bangladesh, and that alone underscores the significance of the fibre in the culture and economy. Bangladesh grows one of the best quality jute fibres in the entire world, and there’s significant production and scope in our country. But are we using it to its full potential and could we do more?
9 March 2020
Tarka:Your Indian food getaway
We understand the appeal of Netflix and pizza, or a lazy afternoon with a cheeseburger, but every now and then, all of us get that craving for a more familiar taste.
9 March 2020
ABCs of bike stunts
Bike stunts refer to activities involving acrobatic manoeuvring of the motorcycle and sometimes the rider. This requires balance, skills, techniques, and most of all, the determination to do so given that it is quite difficult and often dangerous.
9 March 2020
Dental surgery: Things to know
Sometimes, you might feel that the only use of your teeth is chewing food and perhaps oral health does not need as much attention, but the truth is far from it.
24 February 2020
Ekushe February: An ode to an unforgettable event
The book is titled: Ekushe February. The title gives away the theme of the book undoubtedly. What’s so special about it? What’s special is the fact that this is the first ever compilation in Bangla literature on the events of the language movement of 1952.
17 February 2020
When to call a lawyer
Before we get into the details, there’s one thing you should know. There are two legal categories— criminal law and civil law.
17 February 2020
Know your basics of dentistry
There are certain things in life that we take for granted. So much so that we do not realise how important they are till we have to live without them — like healthy teeth and oral cavity.
17 February 2020
Hotel Sarina’s Street Café: your coffee gateway
Picture this: it’s the middle of the night, and you want to discuss all the important things in life with someone over a hot cup of coffee. It’s difficult to find café that has a soothing atmosphere and good coffee.
3 February 2020
Uber: The story behind the screen
It’s hard to imagine someone who hasn’t heard of Uber, considering, 22 percent of people in Dhaka has used the Uber app at least once, according to Uber. You can choose different types of rides, based on your need, from several available options. Their server monitors the whole ride so security, or unreasonable fares are never a concern.
27 January 2020
Peyala Café — A cup of delight
Have you ever felt a sudden craving for a good cup of coffee, or a soothing cup of tea out of nowhere?
30 December 2019
A house worth seeing
Have you ever wanted to take a few days off, away from all the traffic, stress, and worries? To be honest, it is something we all want, but the sad truth is that there are very limited chances of such an escape in Bangladesh
11 November 2019
The goons and villains of the comic world
Growing up, we loved to read about superheroes in comics. Thanks to recent development in CGI, public demand, and studio investments, we’ve got live action movies of those heroes, and children, teenagers or adults enjoyed them together.
30 September 2019
Fresh aromatic spices
Spices are important to creating flavourful food, and in their varying combinations, are often the main differentiating ingredient among cuisines of different regions.
6 August 2019
Cook it up for Eid
As this festival is all about sacrificing animals, the festivities inevitably revolve around the cooking of meat. Of the many different kinds of preparations, some require the perfectly even heating of the meat on all sides, and that is where the microwave comes into play.
5 August 2019
The cool choice is the right choice
A heatwave is passing through the country with an average temperature of about 34 degrees almost every day. That’s the actual temperature and it often feels like almost 40 degrees. While temperatures above 30 degrees are common in subtropical monsoon
24 June 2019
Wash-up: The Smart Way
Modern technology is an amazing thing. If a hundred years ago you told someone that they can wash and have their clothes clean and dried in 15 minutes, they would have ridiculed you, branded you as crazy and quite possibly burned you at the stake calling you a witch.
17 June 2019
Travelling home for Eid: Tips and Tricks
Dhaka is one of the most densely populated cities in the world, except during Eid holidays. Most of us travel to our home town/villages to celebrate the festival with family and friends.
Dhaka will be empty and quiet, and peaceful for a few days. As much as we would like to cherish these
27 May 2019
Quick efficient cooking with Sing-er
The best thing about food is that you do not have to be a foodie to love food. Even the skinniest person who has no appetite has a favourite food. And other than a number of desserts and certain food, most food tastes better warm.
Of course, you can always cook or warm your food on the stove
20 May 2019