Ramadan should be more than just about losing weight

Having a healthy body alongside the right intentions is equally crucial for being able to carry out our religious obligations.
25 March 2023, 11:00 AM

We love Studio Ghibli’s female characters, here’s why

Amid all the media which hyper-sexualises women and puts them into boxes, Studio Ghibli movies feel like a breath of fresh air.
23 March 2023, 00:00 AM

Rifqa: A spellbinding account of persecution, courage, and survival

At its core, Rifqa is a book about human struggles in painfully inhumane circumstances.
16 March 2023, 00:00 AM

Getting started with competitive chess

Despite the country not boasting much impact in the realm of competitive chess, there is a small albeit a dedicated following.
2 March 2023, 00:00 AM

Boyfriend finally able to meet girlfriend from Uttara thanks to Metro Rail

Metro rail is reportedly going to unite hundreds of lovers.
27 December 2022, 17:00 PM

Stages of grief when you are not invited to your friend’s wedding

After hearing such news, you ought to feel some type of way. But feeling good isn’t the first thing on that list.
22 December 2022, 00:00 AM

Waffle Up: worth the fuss?

If you’re having a bad day and you need a pick-me-up, Waffle Up is definitely a place you should visit.
11 December 2022, 16:55 PM

“Should’ve studied engineering,” says BBA student struggling with PowerPoint presentation

Sakib grew frustrated with having to prepare 10 to 15 PowerPoint presentations every semester.
7 November 2022, 17:00 PM

Considerate father lets daughter choose between medical and engineering

“I don’t believe in conventional parenting,” Asgar Alam talked about the inspirations behind his bold choice.
5 September 2022, 17:00 PM

Engineering student finds passion in everything that isn’t engineering

Engineering student finds everything other than his major fascinating.
3 July 2022, 10:42 AM

How to avoid giving away salami

Become the very kipta khalu you once swore to destroy.
3 May 2022, 13:12 PM

The dark side of Ramadan buffets

Ramadan has become a time for overindulgence in food.
20 April 2022, 18:00 PM

Why do we feel so tired after iftar?

Food coma isn’t harmful to the body but it can be inconvenient.
16 April 2022, 12:02 PM

Can iftar just be a normal meal?

We can try normalising the fact that iftar can simply be about celebrating Ramadan.
13 April 2022, 18:00 PM

Why do prices increase every Ramadan?

According to Macrotrends, the population of Dhaka is more than 22 million. The most common food that sells in Dhaka is eggs. Even if one in two people eats an egg every day, the daily demand for eggs is over 11 million.
30 March 2022, 18:00 PM

How Studio Ghibli uses fantasy to deal with trauma

Studio Ghibli, the trail-blazing Goliath of the Japanese animation industry, has a house style that’s hard to miss.
30 March 2022, 18:00 PM

The many languages we speak

The linguistic heritage of our country is varied, rich and diverse.
16 February 2022, 18:00 PM

Engineering student gives up 14 minutes into new semester

He reportedly gave up 14 minutes into the first Physics lecture.
13 October 2021, 18:00 PM

What Do Students Eat?

"Student meals" in Bangladesh is synonymous with unhealthy food.
18 March 2020, 18:00 PM