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Taming the oven you call home

16 April 2026, 14:46 PM
Dhaka’s modern flats are overheating because glass façades, concrete roofs, narrow shafts, and dark interiors trap solar heat instead of releasing it, leaving residents in homes that feel more like sealed ovens than livable spaces
16 April 2026, 14:46 PM
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Press 'Print' to get a house

16 April 2026, 13:10 PM
3D-printed houses are full-size dwellings built by an additive manufacturing process. A large industrial printer follows a digital blueprint (CAD design) and deposits a cement-like material layer by layer until the walls (and sometimes floors/roofs) are complete. These printers often use special concrete or bio-resins (e.g. clay, wood flour with binder) as “ink.”
16 April 2026, 13:10 PM
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How to Future-Proof Your Property in Bangladesh

16 April 2026, 13:34 PM
Sustainability in apartments isn't just about the environment; it’s about longevity. Concrete buildings in high-humidity zones like Bangladesh suffer from dampness and cracks. Sustainable architecture uses breathable materials and proper drainage to ensure the structure lasts 50% longer.
16 April 2026, 13:34 PM
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The hidden dangers of the machine on your wall

16 April 2026, 12:11 PM
The headlines from across the capital are chilling and serve as a grim wake-up call for every household. In Dhaka’s Nikunja area this year, an explosion at an air conditioner repair shop recently left two individuals with horrific injuries. You may view your AC as a simple comfort, but the reality is that maintaining it has become a non-negotiable duty for your safety.
16 April 2026, 12:11 PM
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How Asha Bhosle became the voice that refused every box

13 April 2026, 13:48 PM
Asha Bhosle’s revolutionary voice dismantled cultural binaries, mirroring the complex evolution and spirit of South Asian womanhood.
13 April 2026, 13:48 PM
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Bengali new year, near and far

11 April 2026, 03:27 AM
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.
11 April 2026, 03:27 AM
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Tracing the timeless rituals of our Bengali soul

11 April 2026, 02:24 AM
As the sun rises on the first day of the Bengali calendar, Bangladesh transforms into a vibrant canvas of crimson red and white.
11 April 2026, 02:24 AM
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Education / Navigating the difficult path of switching one’s major

9 April 2026, 10:00 AM
The disconnect between a student’s passion and their assigned major is a systemic issue that continues to define higher education in Bangladesh.
9 April 2026, 10:00 AM
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We don’t need zoos, only safe places for wild animals

At the beginning of December, a lioness named Daisy slipped out of her cage at Mirpur National Zoo for a few hours, sparking panic and a rushed evacuation.
2 January 2026, 18:00 PM
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Mobility made more accessible

Matiur Rahman, President of the Bangladesh Motorcycle Assemblers and Manufacturers Association, Chairman and Managing Director of the Uttara Group of Companies,
29 December 2025, 18:00 PM
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Gearing Bangladesh for a cashless tomorrow

Imagine falling in love with a gadget or expensive jewellery at a shop, and instead of digging into your pocket, you simply scan a QR code or tap a few buttons on your phone.
23 December 2025, 18:00 PM
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Mobile wallets power Bangladesh’s new financial pulse

Mobile financial services (MFS) have become Bangladesh’s fast lane to financial inclusion and economic mobility.
23 December 2025, 18:00 PM
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Cutting bills without cutting comfort

Imagine a small family in Dhaka: two working parents, two school-age children, and a modest apartment with a decade-old refrigerator, a forty-inch television, a thirty-litre storage geyser and several incandescent bulbs.
13 December 2025, 18:00 PM
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The crackdown that could rewrite the phone market

Bangladesh’s mobile market is at a turning point. The government is rolling out the National Equipment Identity Register (NEIR) to block unregistered and smuggled phones.
11 December 2025, 18:00 PM
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Slum fires, inequality and Dhaka’s invisible residents

Slum fires are not accidents but a predictable by-product of inequality and policy failure.
4 December 2025, 06:00 AM
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The BBA Job Playbook

Bangladesh produces thousands of BBA graduates every year, and the first question many final-year students ask is simple: where do I start? The short answer is practical. Sales, marketing and finance remain the main entry lanes for business graduates.
23 November 2025, 18:00 PM
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Which BBA Major Will Launch You?

On a humid Dhaka afternoon a final-year BBA class buzzed with more questions than coffee. One student loved numbers but feared missing fast-hiring roles. Another wanted creative work yet worried about steady pay. Choosing a major suddenly felt like picking a ladder rung that might decide the next five years.
23 November 2025, 18:00 PM
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Unlocking the Clever Storage Space

Imagine entering a small apartment teeming with clutter and immediately thinking, “I require a concealed compartment to store all of this!” In today’s cities, space is at a premium, and every home feels cosier when smart furniture takes care of the chaos.
29 October 2025, 18:00 PM
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Neighbourhood banter to barcode beeps

The vibrant pulse of Dhaka city beats to many rhythms, and among them is the perpetual debate over where to buy the day’s groceries.
29 October 2025, 18:00 PM
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Protecting skin in Dhaka’s extreme climate

Dhaka’s residents now breathe some of the world’s most polluted air, with PM2.5 often in the “hazardous” range (AQI 150–200). Even outdoors before dawn, masks are advised.
28 October 2025, 18:00 PM
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Solid Ground: Why Property Still Feels Safe

In Bangladesh’s economic landscape, property has maintained its appeal as a haven for investment. At a time when markets fluctuate and new assets emerge, many still prefer land and flats.
27 October 2025, 18:00 PM
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Urban growth and real estate

Bangladesh’s major cities from Dhaka and Chattogram to Gazipur, Rajshahi, and Khulna are experiencing rapid expansion. Fueled by heavy infrastructure investment and a booming middle class, their skylines are rising as housing and mixed projects multiply.
27 October 2025, 18:00 PM
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Building smart for a cooler Bangladesh

Carbon footprint is the total greenhouse gas emissions caused by an activity or sector. It is a key measure of environmental impact, especially under climate change.
25 October 2025, 18:00 PM
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More than grades: The power of ECAs

English-medium schools in Bangladesh emphasize holistic development alongside academics.
25 October 2025, 18:00 PM
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Why A-levels feel like the real boss battle

After months of hard work, many students breathe a sigh of relief when their O-Level exams are finally over. Mir Zayeem Abdullah from Vision Global School recalls feeling proud at first. But soon he realised that A-Level study was not just a repeat of O-Level. It turned out to be an entirely new challenge that demands real maturity and independent thinking.
25 October 2025, 18:00 PM
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Inside the world’s most indulgent lounges

Planes take people from A to B. Lounges turn those trips into moments that matter. Picture a traveller stepping out of a noisy gate and into a softer room.
28 September 2025, 18:00 PM
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Quiet comfort before takeoff

A friend once admitted he would spent years dreading Dhaka airport’s crowded gates, overpriced tea, and nowhere to sit without guarding the spot like treasure.
28 September 2025, 18:00 PM
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Turning leather into lasting growth

Exports of leather, leather products and footwear earned about $1,145m in FY2024; by June FY2025 those exports stood near $1,039m
25 September 2025, 18:00 PM

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