A twenty-year-old university student, Dia, commutes to her university every day by bus. As a regular scenario in metropolitan cities, traffic jams, intense honking, and the hue and cry of passersby are common on Dia's route, until one day, she was not only mentally exhausted but also physically tir
There was a time when being busy felt like success. Long working hours, constant pressure, and always being available made people feel like they were on the right path. Rest was something to think about later, after achieving success. Until then, the mindset was simple: keep going. Now, that ide
Renewal, optimism, vitality and decay are the variations of these adjectival words that show the change of seasons in nature. Spring brings colours, whereas winter sings a tune of melancholy around us. Yet, there remains a subtle ray of hope in every sweet sunlight of winter that the lively season
You clocked in at 11:00 PM and woke up at 7:00 AM. Technically, you hit the eight-hour mark that every health expert recommends. Yet, as you sit in a rickshaw or walk the crowded stairs of a coaching centre, your limbs feel heavy. For the Gen Z and millennial workforce in Bangladesh, "feeling tired
Some journeys are planned for leisure. Others reshape how we understand travel itself. Antarctica belongs firmly in the latter category. This is not a destination you stumble upon while browsing cheap flights or weekend getaways. It requires months of preparation, years of saving, and the determin
As the sky darkens and night falls, the streets grow quiet under the glow of streetlights. People remain, but are absorbed in prayer, as the sound of Allahu Akbar carries through the air during Tarawih. After a long day of fasting, families rest at home. Outside, however, stand the men in uniform,
Eid has always been a season of unity, warmth, and human connection. After a month of fasting, reflection, and restraint, the day arrives wrapped in joy, warmth, and a quiet urge to celebrate life a little more fully. Continuous exposure to a busy urban routine places a constant load on the brain's
Eid means joy. One month of restraint by fasting for the Almighty Allah comes with one of the biggest festive days for Muslims all over the world. The festive days include Eid al-Fitr. Regardless, people are prone to festivals to enjoy with the family and with a new, different get-up. This is one
Eid shopping for children is a whirlwind of tiny panjabis, ruffled frocks, and miniature waistcoats. It's a season of pure joy, but as any seasoned parent knows, the line between a 'picture-perfect moment' and a 'toddler meltdown' is usually drawn by the fabric of their clothes. While we focus on h
With Eid al-Fitr just around the corner, preparations are in full swing. While new clothes and accessories are essential, skincare is a vital part of the festive preparation. Fasting all day, changing weather, and late nights can often leave the skin looking dull. However, a consistent skincare rou
Since morning, Mili (pseudonym) hasn't had a moment to rest. Waking up early, she barely finished preparing Shihab's (pseudonym) breakfast and packing his lunch box before it was time for her son's school. After waking her son, she got him ready for school and dropped him off, then she also took ca
Every year, when Ramadan comes, millions of Muslims in Bangladesh are ready to spend a month fasting, praying, reflecting, and practising self-discipline while maintaining their jobs. Nowadays, people don't limit themselves to one particular job. But because of the huge demand to meet in the month,
The drumbeats of global conflict are growing louder, and the phrase 'World War III' is no longer confined to science fiction. As geopolitical tensions simmer between major power blocs, many are asking a chilling question: If world war 3 happens, where can I go to be safe? While no place can ever b
