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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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Token of passion: Collecting cricket memorabilia

The story of Zunaid Paiker is one such story that will make you believe that anyone can achieve such a feat should they be passionate enough.
1 November 2021, 18:00 PM
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The Brunch at Hotel Renaissance

Believe it or not, brunch is nothing new, much more than just another millennial trend or even a meal; it represents a social experience. Sure, the word brunch is a portmanteau of breakfast and lunch but it’s not just yet another meal. With the right company at the right place, it can be THE MEAL of the day. 
11 October 2021, 18:00 PM
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Losing hair: The baldness issue

A few years ago, I came across a silly meme while scrolling through Facebook that went something like this — Women with straight hair want curls, women with curls want straight hair…. Men are simple, they just want their hair to stay.
11 October 2021, 18:00 PM
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Latest trend on Facebook: 2011 vs 2021

If you are fairly active on Facebook, you might have noticed a new trend that goes by #Howmuchyouvechangedchallenge or 2011 vs 2021. The rules are very simple. You open your profile pics, choose your first solo profile pic, choose your last solo profile pic and post them side by side so everyone can see how much you have changed over the years.
26 September 2021, 09:37 AM
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Cinematic experience at home

When the pandemic introduced strict lockdowns and people were confined in their homes, aching for some entertainment, suddenly we realised how much we missed the theatres.
20 September 2021, 18:00 PM
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Upgrade to a Smart Home

Smart homes are probably the next step in modern lifestyles. But they are still a bit rare in Bangladesh to get your hands on them.
20 September 2021, 18:00 PM
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A fresh abode: Getting rid of unwanted smell

It has been scientifically confirmed that each house has a unique scent much like fingerprints. Unfortunately, this scent is not always a good one and it is not uncommon for your room to exude odour. However, if you follow a few simple steps, you can keep your room fresh.
13 September 2021, 18:00 PM
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The Sorry Tale: Apologies in a relationship

Some think that apologising is degrading. In reality, an apology is the indication that you care about the relationship more than you care about your anger and contrary to what you have been led to believe, it’s not degrading.
13 September 2021, 18:00 PM
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Tips to care for your books

These 6 tips on how to care for your books can help extend the life of your books a little longer.
28 August 2021, 10:48 AM
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Choosing the correct fabric for sofas

Choices of fabrics are probably considered one of the least concerning factors while buying a sofa. But they are just as important as the design, cushions and the pillows. There are a lot of options out there and it can get confusing sometimes.
23 August 2021, 18:00 PM
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Managing dry skin

There are a number of reasons that could cause dry skin. From age to climate, a person’s inherent genetics, diseases, and of course, their lifestyle.
19 August 2021, 09:49 AM
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How to care for leather bags

Leather offers character through their textures, colours and are often an indication of luxury. That being said, if you are willing to spend a little more for a leather bag then chances are it’s a special piece and you should care for it accordingly.
18 August 2021, 09:36 AM
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Cooking with a VISION

Urban life is fast paced. It’s modern, loud, and busy. In this hectic life, a lot of people dread the idea of cooking in a traditional stove or oven because of a number of reasons. They can be difficult to maintain and difficult to cook on. Such issues can be resolved with a modern kitchen appliance such as a microwave oven.
12 July 2021, 18:00 PM
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Tour de DU

The Dhaka University campus is filled with historical points of interests. We will start from Madhur Canteen. One of the most commonly heard names in our country.
28 June 2021, 18:00 PM
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Vision AC: The cool that you need

It’s the rainy season now and Bangladesh being the colourful country that it is, offers us a special opportunity of experiencing six different seasons each year. That is truly extraordinary, but it also means that we go through a roller-coaster of a weather each year.
28 June 2021, 18:00 PM
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A modern way to cook rice

Remember that familiar line that we heard growing up? “Mach-e bhat-e Bangali” — arguably the most correct description of our people’s food habit. While it is true that people are leaning towards new and different cuisine these days, the appeal of rice was never questioned for even a second in our country, and it is very likely to stay that way for the foreseeable future.
21 June 2021, 18:00 PM
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Do you have a VISION?

Even if you want to play a game of bridge with your friends, it’s a good idea to have a TV playing in the background. And did we mention that the Euro has started?
14 June 2021, 18:00 PM
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Myths of milk

Milk has always been considered an ideal food and therefore, the demand was always there. If you live in a village and you know a farmer, you can get freshly collected milk every morning. But what happens if you don’t know a farmer (it happens) or what if you live in a city like Dhaka?
6 June 2021, 18:00 PM
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Getting rid of debt

One of the most dreaded feelings in this world is the feeling of being in debt, and when things take a turn for the worse, the confrontations with your lender can be rather awkward to say the least.
31 May 2021, 18:00 PM
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Vaccination and immunity thoughts

Unless you have been living under a rock for the last year or so, you know all about the rampaging pandemic. How it has literally changed the world and how it’s wreaking havoc all over the globe. So, having a vaccine against such a disease that has come in the form of Hades himself is certainly a fact worth celebrating. But don’t throw a party just yet.
24 May 2021, 18:00 PM

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