How people-pleasing and false urgency are holding us back at work
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#Perspective / Is this the wildlife experience we want? Mirpur Zoo is failing its animals
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#Decor / How newlyweds can craft a warm, stylish corner at their home
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#Architecture / Baitul Mamur Jam-e-Mosque: A prayer space amidst the greenery of Lakshmipur
6 December 2025, 10:10 AM
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#Perspective / Domestic violence doesn’t have a gender
6 December 2025, 10:10 AM
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Elevate your winter wardrobe with chic neo-saree glamour
Discover the essential saree trends dominating Dhaka's festive fashion. The modern neo saree features stunning ruffles and pleats, offering unmatched Bengali style for winter events. Learn how to style black, emerald, and pastel ruffled sarees chicly.
8 December 2025, 09:57 AM
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US widens travel ban to more than 30 countries
Says US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem
5 December 2025, 16:41 PM
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Planning a trip to St Martin’s Island? Here’s how to get the travel pass
2 December 2025, 06:47 AM
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Saint Martin’s Island: Tourist season with overnight stays begins tomorrow
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Sea breeze, moon-boats and silent shores — Teknaf in November
27 November 2025, 11:59 AM
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Why Thailand is perfect for travelling parents with little ones
24 November 2025, 08:08 AM
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Need comfort food? Try this easy homemade ramen
23 November 2025, 10:35 AM
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23 years of homestyle bhaat and bhorta at Mirpur Beribadh
20 November 2025, 10:33 AM
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Are men really the better cooks?
15 November 2025, 07:50 AM
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7 mouth-watering BBQ recipes to heat up your winter nights
10 November 2025, 11:30 AM
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Feeling panic after Dhaka’s earthquake? Expert tips to cope and stay safe
Experts urge Dhaka residents to manage earthquake anxiety by keeping routines steady, relying on supportive relationships
24 November 2025, 09:27 AM
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Why men must pay closer attention to cardiac health
16 November 2025, 13:29 PM
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The best yoga poses to help you through the final stages of pregnancy
3 November 2025, 11:02 AM
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Struggling with your 40s? For many women, it’s perimenopause
2 November 2025, 09:14 AM
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Why women need yoga after their 30s
1 November 2025, 10:21 AM
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Going bald? This 20-day regrowth formula could be the game-changer
30 October 2025, 10:43 AM
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Pregnancy is harder than marathons, science shows
30 October 2025, 10:24 AM
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Why girls are getting periods younger than ever before
25 October 2025, 10:05 AM
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How to reverse pre-diabetes with simple lifestyle changes
25 October 2025, 10:01 AM
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#Perspective / The tragic fate of stray animals in Japan Garden City
23 November 2024, 05:20 AM
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Navigating Dhaka's Eid shopping scene on a budget
28 March 2024, 08:36 AM
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My Dhaka / Comrade, give me a cup!
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The stray animals of Dhaka need you this winter
Learn essential ways to help stray animals in crowded streets like Dhaka survive the cold winter. Provide safe food and fresh water, seek adoption opportunities, and actively prevent abuse. Community involvement ensures better stray animal care.
8 December 2025, 09:57 AM
How people-pleasing and false urgency are holding us back at work
Workplace culture in Dhaka shows people pleasing, false urgency, identity struggles, and declining meaning at work. The piece urges authentic leadership from any position, promoting balance, purpose, and bottom up influence to drive systemic change.
7 December 2025, 09:03 AM
Is this the wildlife experience we want? Mirpur Zoo is failing its animals
Daisy’s emaciated escape from Mirpur Zoo exposed severe neglect, highlighting chronic welfare failures, outdated facilities, weak enforcement, and growing outrage urging urgent reform to address systemic cruelty within Bangladesh’s captive wildlife system and ensure accountability.
7 December 2025, 09:03 AM
How newlyweds can craft a warm, stylish corner at their home
An essential milestone for a newlywed couple's life is designing a distinctive home décor that represents their preferences. Perhaps you would like to use a sofa with a vibrant design or an extravagant table as the centrepiece. Maybe your goal is to turn one area of your new house into a haven of comfort: a lobby.
7 December 2025, 08:56 AM
Baitul Mamur Jam-e-Mosque: A prayer space amidst the greenery of Lakshmipur
Located amidst a lush landscape, the Baitul Mamur Jam-e-Mosque is a captivating architectural landmark in Lakshmipur. The mosque stands as an iconic structure, as its unique arched roof catches the eye of passers-by.
6 December 2025, 10:10 AM
Domestic violence doesn’t have a gender
A man’s hidden domestic abuse unfolds on his anniversary, exposing Bangladesh’s overlooked male victims. National data shows widespread violence against men, urging greater awareness, compassion, and equal protection so survivors can seek safety without stigma.
6 December 2025, 10:10 AM
The tragic reality behind the glorification of the ‘tortured artist’
The tortured artist myth wrongly glorifies suffering as creative fuel, ignoring mental health realities. True creativity thrives without misery, and romanticising pain harms artists by discouraging help, misguiding young creators, and overshadowing genuine talent today
4 December 2025, 09:55 AM
Lying about your age in Bangladesh? You’re not alone, we all do it!
Bangladesh’s habit of altering birthdates fuels lifelong confusion in education, jobs, healthcare, and legal rights, normalising dishonesty. False ages delay medical tests, limit opportunities, and create a cycle where inaccurate DOBs shape identity and records.
4 December 2025, 09:50 AM
Do we care about animal cruelty? Bangladesh’s disturbing reality
A mother dog’s tragedy in Pabna highlights Bangladesh’s growing desensitisation to animal cruelty, weak law enforcement, and fleeting social media outrage. Experts link abuse to emotional dysfunction, poor accountability, and ignored welfare laws, revealing neglect.
4 December 2025, 09:39 AM
What Bangladesh’s forgotten trees tell us about nature’s fragility
Swedish-American designer Jacob Thomas created Plants of Bangladesh, a visual guide shaped by decades in local forests. Documenting thousands of species, he encourages simple plant identification, nature appreciation, and public awareness vital for Bangladesh’s conservation.
30 November 2025, 13:13 PM
Bangladeshi poet Amaya Rahman launches ‘Tears of a Flower’
Amaya Rahman’s debut poetry collection Tears of a Flower explores mental health and major Bangladeshi events, including the July uprising and Milestone plane crash, blending personal grief with social commentary to inspire young readers and spark national dialogue.
30 November 2025, 10:00 AM
What makes bystanders ignore someone in danger?
Dhaka’s bystander effect highlights how fear, legal concerns, and social pressure hinder emergency response. Strengthening awareness, clear intervention, and responsible action can break crowd apathy, improve public safety, and encourage individuals to step in during critical moments.
27 November 2025, 12:06 PM
Women and the hidden cost of domestic abuse
Domestic violence in Bangladesh leaves girls with lasting trauma, weak legal protection, and harmful cultural pressures, revealing systemic failures that endanger children and mothers while highlighting urgent needs for enforcement reform, community responsibility, and support.
24 November 2025, 08:25 AM
Office furniture that boosts productivity without breaking budgets
Designing an office space requires careful planning to reflect your company’s culture and brand. Consider layout, furniture, and décor that promote comfort, productivity, and a positive first impression. Opt for ergonomic, minimalist designs and invest wisely in budget-friendly office furnishings.
23 November 2025, 10:27 AM
Inside National Botanical Garden’s new barefoot trail
Dhaka’s National Botanical Garden offers a new barefoot trail that reconnects visitors with nature through sand, soil, pebbles, water and mud, promoting relaxation, stress relief and mindful walking in a city dominated by concrete landscapes.
20 November 2025, 10:27 AM
Bangladeshi female DJ finds her beat and owns the stage
Bangladeshi DJ VampB charts a journey from pregnancy practice sessions to underground stages, emphasizing emotional crowd reading and confidence. Her story highlights women navigating Bangladesh’s male-dominated electronic music scene with determination and authentic identity artistic.
20 November 2025, 09:41 AM
Why guy trips with friends matter more than people realise
The writer reflects on how spontaneous, stress free trips with male friends offer emotional release, honest conversations, and healing, proving such getaways can be therapeutic and transformative, beyond movie inspiration, especially during difficult personal times.
18 November 2025, 09:51 AM
Too many Facebook friends? Use World Unfriend Day to declutter
World Unfriend Day encourages people to declutter their digital lives by removing meaningless online connections. Born from Jimmy Kimmel’s humour, it now promotes healthier timelines, reduced social media stress, and more authentic, value-aligned digital relationships.
17 November 2025, 13:21 PM
“Not for bachelors!” How Dhaka’s housing market humiliates men
Bachelor men in Dhaka face housing discrimination, higher rents, and restrictive landlord rules. Students and professionals living alone struggle with loneliness, financial pressure, and limited freedoms, though many find personal growth and maturity through these challenging urban experiences.
17 November 2025, 13:15 PM
Leave me alone during downtime!
Downtime is essential for rest, joy, and mental peace in a hectic week. A day to relax, do nothing, or enjoy simple pleasures — uninterrupted by work or obligations — recharges the mind and nurtures true personal happiness.
17 November 2025, 13:00 PM