Adrin Sarwar

There is a certain kind of stillness that settles in once you stop chasing the future and start living it. Even as you navigate the familiar rush—juggling classes, meeting deadlines, and moving through the daily hum of traffic—life has started to feel remarkably quiet.

The first salary is never just a sum of money; the thought itself is amazing and carries a weight that makes one feel different.

Ramadan has always been a month of deep-rooted tradition, but the way we navigate it is undergoing a quiet, digital revolution.

Ramadan shoppers are increasingly leaving their wallets at home. Across the country, festive spending is shifting from cash-heavy, last-minute rushes through crowded marketplaces to strategically planned, digitally executed, and reward-driven shopping experiences.

Monira Rahman is more than a pioneer; she is a promise that even from the ashes of fire and acid, light and hope can grow.

Refrigerators are much more than just cold boxes. They have some truly bizarre “hidden” features. Here are the most interesting and unknown facts about them:

Winter is here. For you, that means fuzzy socks, hot cocoa, and binge-watching favorite show. For your houseplants, however, it usually means "The Great Drying" is upon them. As the days get shorter and nights are longer and colder, your leafy roommates might start looking a little dramatic. You don’t need a degree in botany to keep them alive until spring. Just need to change a few things in your routine.

For decades, the "safe bet" for international property investors was London, New York, or Vancouver. But as we close out 2025, a vital shift in capital flow is undeniable. International buyers— from institutional investors to the global diaspora—are pivoting toward Asia and South Asia. From the luxury skylines of Mumbai and Singapore to the holiday villas of Bali and Phuket, the East is no longer just a place for manufacturing; it is becoming a premier destination for asset allocation.

In Bangladesh, the reality for thousands of families is the overwhelming physical, emotional, and financial burden of a cancer diagnosis.

Bangladesh is currently at a critical crossroads in its fight against cancer. According to IARC–GLOBOCAN 2022 estimates, the nation faces approximately 167,256 new cancer cases and 116,598 deaths annually.

With a population of about 167.9 million, Bangladesh recorded 167,256 new cancer cases and 116,598 cancer deaths.

For over 50 years, Hanif Pappu hasn’t just been painting; he has been breathing life into the very soul of Bangladesh’s street culture.

Building a home requires more than just hiring a contractor. Landowners need to monitor these things for ensuring the safety and longevity of their investment.

For decades, the construction site has been a place of grit, sweat, and significant risk. According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), construction accounts for a staggering 20 per cent of workplace fatalities worldwide.

The 2025 index ranks 173 cities based on five key categories: Stability, Healthcare, Culture & Environment, Education, and Infrastructure. To achieve a top score, a city must offer a seamless blend of safety, world-class services, and a vibrant cultural life.

If you live in Dhaka, you don’t just live in a city; you live in a vertical village. Whether you are in a posh complex in Gulshan or a crammed building in Mirpur, the experience of being a "tenant" is a universal bond that unites us all.

Years ago, Rikta faced a moment that would break most parents. Her daughter, a child with special needs, was rejected and insulted by educational institutions. They didn’t see a student; they saw a burden.

When the notification first flashed across her screen, Saraf Nawer froze. It didn’t feel real. She read the message again and again, checking the sender and the message to ensure she hadn’t misunderstood.

We live in a beautiful time. Want Biryani? Tap. Electricity bill at 2 AM? Tap. Sending money to Chittagong? Just tap and hold. MFS apps like bKash and Nagad have turned our phones into magic wands.

We protect our phones with cases, screen protectors, and complex passcodes. But deep within the settings of your device lies a 15-digit code that is more important than your password: the IMEI. Usually, it’s written on a small label either on top of the box or on the phone itself.