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Ashif Ahmed Rudro

Your complete map to Bangladesh’s most iconic Mughal mosques

#Heritage / Your complete map to Bangladesh’s most iconic Mughal mosques

5 March 2026, 16:06 PM
Explore Bangladesh's architectural heritage through this curated map of prominent Mughal mosques. Spanning the Sultanate era to the Battle of Palashi, these three-domed landmarks in Dhaka and beyond offer history buffs a profound cultural journey.
5 March 2026, 16:06 PM
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Dhaka as seen through windows

6 February 2026, 13:22 PM
Albeit all experiences are subjective, some are shared because they are inevitable
6 February 2026, 13:22 PM
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My Dhaka / Two weeks of ceremonious winter in Dhaka

26 January 2026, 09:24 AM
Dhaka might not experience winter for long but it sure loves to prepare for it
26 January 2026, 09:24 AM
Think living alone is miserable? Here’s why it’s actually powerful

#Perspective / Think living alone is miserable? Here’s why it’s actually powerful

15 January 2026, 19:19 PM
Mastering solitude through independent living fosters essential life skills like budgeting, time management, and household chores. Navigating these challenges builds immense confidence and facilitates profound self-discovery, transforming individuals into resilient, self-aware, and highly capable people.
15 January 2026, 19:19 PM
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#Perspective / Clothes, cash, or gold? How to pick the perfect wedding gift

11 January 2026, 14:35 PM
Navigate wedding gifting in Bangladesh by choosing high-value items like gold or cash. While home appliances from brands like Singer provide utility, personalised tokens like books or travel vouchers offer lasting emotional impact for newlyweds.
11 January 2026, 14:35 PM
The tragic reality behind the glorification of the ‘tortured artist’

#Perspective / The tragic reality behind the glorification of the ‘tortured artist’

4 December 2025, 09:55 AM
The tortured artist myth wrongly glorifies suffering as creative fuel, ignoring mental health realities. True creativity thrives without misery, and romanticising pain harms artists by discouraging help, misguiding young creators, and overshadowing genuine talent today
4 December 2025, 09:55 AM
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Fridays feel like a celebration in Dhaka

20 November 2025, 19:33 PM
When you are an adult and have to work every day, you get excited at the very possibility of a day off. Friday brings that blissful feeling that most people wait eagerly for, and it feels much stronger in Dhaka.
20 November 2025, 19:33 PM
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The art of bargaining: A survival skill in Dhaka

10 November 2025, 18:12 PM
One of the basic traits of any metropolitan city isthat it calls for a specific set of skills from its residents. Dhaka is no different. Out of all the specific skills it takes to cruise through Dhaka, bargaining is one of the most elemental ones.
10 November 2025, 18:12 PM
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Durum: Turkish Street Food in Dhaka

Street food had always been popular all over the world. Maybe it’s because they are always ready to eat and within reach, or maybe it’s the flavourful punches on the tastebuds.
28 March 2022, 18:00 PM
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Uddipta Bangladesher Obhijatri: Stories of people who dared to do

A number of brilliant individuals are taking Bangladesh’s name to a unique height with their contributions in different fields for the welfare of Bangladeshi people or are overall an inspiring example to Bangladesh and highly recognised in the international arena.
21 March 2022, 18:00 PM
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The Toshakhana Museum at Dhaka: An Anthology of History

Inside the premises of Bangabandhu Military Museum, another aesthetic museum is set called Toshakhana Museum or the Treasury Museum. Father of the Nation,
21 March 2022, 18:00 PM
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Fabled ‘Dhakai Muslin’ Revived

For over 200 years, muslin was only a memory, until recently, when due to the keen interest of Bangladesh government and the craftsmanship of our local artisans, it was revived and the fabled cloth is now once again a reality.
8 March 2022, 10:13 AM
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Feed the soul with homemade food from Cumin

Living in Dhaka can become tedious. The average food is barely worth mentioning and cravings for homemade food arises more often than we’d like to admit. What if you had the option to help yourself to your favourite dish, homemade and prepared with all the care and the best ingredients available?
7 March 2022, 18:00 PM
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The business of flowers

Flowers have been admired, sought after, and cherished throughout the history of humankind.
19 February 2022, 18:00 PM
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Far Field Voice Controlled TV from VISION

Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the fairest of them all? – you know the story. It would be lovely to have such a mirror on your wall that can show you what you wish and talk back to you. It’s a fairy tale alright, but thanks to modern technology,
14 February 2022, 18:00 PM
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The Psychology of Breakup Songs

With the Valentine’s Day in sight, let’s focus on something that ignites even more vehement feelings in one’s heart. No, it’s not your love for cakes; I am talking about breakups.
13 February 2022, 08:57 AM
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Month-long art exhibition on ‘Bangabandhu, Liberation War and Bangladesh’

‘The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance’ — wrote Aristotle to emphasise the significance of art. Abstract values like freedom are different to express but art can give them an image that touches our heart.
7 February 2022, 18:00 PM
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Nursing and Caregiving: A Set of Helping Hands

Adulting is not easy. You have to take care of yourself, your family and your career; all at the same time. And this can often turn out to be challenging, especially when a family member gets sick and you have to attend to them.
31 January 2022, 18:00 PM
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Ispahani Bakery Fresh: The ultimate snack solution

Whether you are planning on hosting an evening tea, or just want to keep some biscuits like snacks to munch on all by yourself, Ispahani Foods Limited offers a number of different types of Toast, Sweet Toast & Dry cake and we will explore some of their finest.
24 January 2022, 18:00 PM
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ENO: A solution for a quick relief

The human body resembles a fine machine in more ways than one.
24 January 2022, 18:00 PM
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ABCs of cycling in Dhaka

Bicycle needs no introduction. It’s a popular mean of transportation in the rural areas. Perhaps not so much in the cities. But why not consider the idea for a moment?
9 January 2022, 09:37 AM
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Fun and Adventure Park at Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Gardenfor youngsters

Do you remember the countless hours you used to spend doing all sorts of things at the playground? Those were fun days and one can only hope that the same opportunity is available for the children of today,
3 January 2022, 18:00 PM
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Travelling before the end of the year

The year 2021 has been a difficult time for all of us. With a few days left of the year, you deserve a holiday, one to pamper yourself.
23 December 2021, 11:12 AM
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LIXIL inaugurates Experience Centre in Bangladesh

Leading Japanese building materials group of companies LIXIL’s first experience centre starts its journey in Dhaka. LIXIL is well known for their innovative and pioneering water and housing products.
20 December 2021, 18:00 PM
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Lip care during the winter

The cold winter air is dry and takes a toll on your lips by extracting moisture from them. This causes the lips to get dry easily and can result in chapped lips;
20 December 2021, 18:00 PM
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Bond with the birds

That’s just one little part of it. Birdwatching involves identifying, cataloguing, learning, researching about birds, their nature and habitats. And the best part of it is that you get to see the birds in their natural setting and once you learn about their nature, you get to truly appreciate the beauty of it.
15 November 2021, 18:00 PM
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The idea of Movember

The concept is fairly simple— men are encouraged to grow out their facial hair, beard, moustache (this is something that cancer patients are sometimes unable to do, therefore making it symbolic).
15 November 2021, 18:00 PM
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Beauty Lassi: A legacy of taste

While many establishments struggle to survive in the restaurant business for more than a few years, ‘Beauty Lassi and Falooda’ has done it for a hundred years and it not only survived, it has thrived with glory.
15 November 2021, 07:31 AM

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