How to get out of a reading slump

People used to frown at me whenever they saw me slipping a book into my bag wherever I went, be it a journey or a party. My friends and family knew me well enough to buy my favourite books and bookmarks on my birthday and help me by not letting me go broke trying to buy originals. I could talk about books all day and judge people who thought the movie was better than the book it was based on. But that's all in the past.
4 April 2018, 18:00 PM

BRACU organises seminar on parenting

The Counseling Unit of BRAC University hosted a seminar on parenting with the theme “Parenting with Mutual Respect and Trust” at the university's Mohakhali campus auditorium in the capital on March 31, 2018.
4 April 2018, 18:00 PM

The normalisation of sexual violence

For someone who falls asleep within seconds at any given time or place, there are very few things in the world that can keep me up at night. Coming across the disturbing image of a severed head is one way to kiss your sleep goodbye.
4 April 2018, 18:00 PM

Sristy Shiksha Paribar marks silver jubilee

Sristy Shiksha Paribar and Sristy Foundation organised Science and ICT Fair 2018 to mark its silver jubilee on March 29, 2018.
4 April 2018, 18:00 PM

Superheroes fit for our City

Motshokumar is our resident fishy hero who embodies the spirit of “Bhaat-e maach-e Bangali”. Protector of our rivers, seafaring saviour, watery weirdo, he got his powers after falling into a river polluted by horrible radioactive chemicals while on a fishing trip, and since then has sworn to stop river pollution and evildoers from harming aquatic life.
4 April 2018, 18:00 PM

EWU organises 2nd International Conference on International Law

The Department of Law of East West University (EWU) arranged a 3-day international conference on “International Law” on March 29-31, 2018 at EWU Campus, Aftabnagar, Dhaka. The department organised the conference in collaboration with the Network for International Law Students (NILS), Bangladesh.
4 April 2018, 18:00 PM

The reality of nursery rhymes

Do you want to know what the teachers didn't tell you at school? The real stories behind the nursery rhymes you memorised and got 10/10 on, to be forgotten years later without any consequences. Well, sit back because your mind is about to be blown away.
4 April 2018, 18:00 PM

Types of friends at movies

Going to the movies with your friends is fun but what most people don't know is that it can be quite insightful as well. It is this hidden intuitive nature that helps you witness the different types of audience your friends morph into. To demonstrate, here is a list of categories that came to mind.
4 April 2018, 18:00 PM

Struggles of having workaholic parents

Some of my friends always complain about their parents being too watchful of them. They think I'm lucky that my parents are away working most of the time, and that I only have to see them for few hours a day. Even though I do love the abundance of “me” time that I get, there are downsides to everything.
4 April 2018, 18:00 PM

An hour long music video experience

After the discovery of “Interstella 5555: The Story of the Secret Star System”, I am convinced of one thing: if you haven't watched it yet, you're one daft punk. In terms of the underlying and clearly not punny meaning, this is a one hour long music video. In terms of the superficial meaning though, you're ACTUALLY daft and missing out if you haven't watched this movie.
4 April 2018, 18:00 PM

Why you shouldn't be a people pleaser

We've been taught to always be polite, be nice, to always put on a smile and help other people. And that is by all means, a good thing. But sometimes, we end up saying yes to things we don't want to, letting someone get away with a wrongdoing, doing favours for someone while sacrificing important ordeals of our own. This is called people pleasing.
4 April 2018, 18:00 PM

Tales of jamming with friends

Much like those jumbo packs of chips you secretly buy, music is best when shared. Nothing compares to the feeling of creating beautiful melodies with your companions, which is why people love organising jamming sessions. The following are some of the many things that happen when you're jammin' without a care in the world.
4 April 2018, 18:00 PM

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4 April 2018, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh International Tutorial Celebrates 35th Anniversary

It has been 35 years since Bangladesh International Tutorial (BIT) began its journey as one of the pioneering English medium schools in Dhaka and it continues to grow strong, educating 1800 young minds not only academically but also in music, dance and theatre.
4 April 2018, 18:00 PM

OUTSIDE OF THE BOX

Most industries in Bangladesh finally got the memo and are now digitising heavily. More importantly, the global push towards digitisation has led to many disruptions all across. This has led organisations to seriously demand “out of the box,” “agile” and “dynamic” ideas from their young talent. Unfortunately, our education system pretty much revolves around stamping out any sort of creativity whatsoever.
4 April 2018, 18:00 PM

You want my saree

Hello. My name is Katan Benaroshiwala, and I'm the best saree salesman this country has ever seen. It all started when my dad bought me a branded lungi with the money he saved by not sending me to school.
4 April 2018, 18:00 PM

Tao Town: All the Asian flavours you love

Tao Town is a fusion restaurant with Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, and Korean dishes all under one roof. With its Pan-Asian flavours and student-friendly pricing, it has caused quite a stir already.Located at Rangs KB Square on Satmasjid Road, Dhanmondi, the restaurant opened on February 21, 2018. It has a large, luminescent setting with table and booth seating arrangements. The casual, well-spaced setting of the place gives it a minimalistic yet chic look.
29 March 2018, 18:00 PM

Makeshift Oxygen

“Why do you write?” someone once asked me. “To leave my mark,” I shrugged, “Maybe to create something that will outlive me?” “Stop it. Writing won't ever make you money,” another quipped.
28 March 2018, 18:00 PM

Dream Dates and More

At that point a bike flew past me on the sidewalk, making me jump sideways and onto a puddle of mud. My shoes were drenched, and some of the goo had seeped in between my toes. The overpowering smell of the biker's cologne, mixed in with the familiar “city smell” of exhaust fumes, sweat, and crushed dreams, disoriented me.
28 March 2018, 18:00 PM

My Rosemary Bird

Blink, my rosemary bird! Blink again and repeat it.
28 March 2018, 18:00 PM