Your kitchen needs an audit this season
16 April 2026, 15:23 PM
Fire incidents peaked during the dry months, with March recording the highest monthly count of 3,522 fires. During these peak periods, the national average surged from 75 to a terrifying 123 fires per day.
16 April 2026, 15:23 PM
Your kitchen needs an audit this season
13 April 2026, 16:37 PM
As we move through the dry window from January to April, the risk to Bangladeshi homes reaches a critical, statistically proven peak. Low humidity and increased electrical demands create a volatile environment where a minor oversight can escalate into a tragedy in seconds.
13 April 2026, 16:37 PM
Ayna Burir Adar: Home that brings back memories
13 April 2026, 11:37 AM
"Ayna Burir Adar" is a home designed to live in perfect harmony with nature. Built in Natore, the home brings a daughter's childhood memories back to life. Keeping the open spaces of the old house that the family grew up in, this new design recreates that same airy, sunlit feeling.
13 April 2026, 11:37 AM
Bengali new year, near and far
11 April 2026, 03:27 AM
Pahela Baishakh is a sensory explosion of red and white, the rhythmic beat of the dhak, and the collective spirit of the Baishakhi Shobhajatra, originally known as Mangal Shobhajatra.
11 April 2026, 03:27 AM
A festive spirit we share
11 April 2026, 03:16 AM
Every year, the air in Bangladesh transforms as the sun rises on the first of Boishakh. Growing up, I took the books and TV programs literally.
11 April 2026, 03:16 AM
Strategic maintenance can save AC (and your wallet)
16 March 2026, 00:38 AM
When summer heat arrives, a working air conditioner is essential. However, many people forget about their AC until it stops working or the energy bill skyrockets.
16 March 2026, 00:38 AM
How air conditioning protects from air pollution
16 March 2026, 00:27 AM
As of 2024, more than 55% of the world’s population lives in urban areas, which is expected to rise to nearly 70% by 2050.
16 March 2026, 00:27 AM
The unstoppable journey of Mabia Akhter Simanto
12 March 2026, 08:32 AM
Today, Mabia Akhter Simanto remains her own biggest rival. She laments that the younger generation often lacks the "fire" she had, perhaps because they haven't had to fight the same demons.
12 March 2026, 08:32 AM
Calm amidst the chaos: Book and study cafes in the capital
From classes to coaching and then back to many of our boisterous families, students may struggle to find a place of quiet to rest or self-study in peace. However, the collective struggle of the student population has given rise to multitudes of reading/study cafes around the city where you can go to catch your breath.
19 September 2024, 10:16 AM
Are you thinking of getting into volunteering?
Many students have opted for volunteering as an activity to enhance their CVs and better equip themselves for securing future opportunities. Universities and employers value volunteer experience as it demonstrates commitment and a willingness to help others. However, many often jump at the first opportunity without considering whether it aligns with their goals and values.
10 September 2024, 00:00 AM
Going back to school after exposure to violence: Are students prepared?
Though children will try to continue with their lives, the shadow of what they’ve seen and heard will loom over them.
22 August 2024, 10:10 AM