Why does your ceiling fan fail so soon?
While many treat ceiling fans as permanent fixtures, their performance depends on a delicate electrical balance that can easily be disrupted by heat and dust. This guide explores the mechanics of fan motors and capacitors, explaining why traditional induction fans fail and how modern BLDC technology offers a more reliable, energy-efficient alternative for Bangladeshi households.
24 June 2026, 00:25 AM
AI set to play expanded role at 2026 World Cup
New systems will assist with offside decisions, create 3D player models, support match analysis and help protect participants from online abuse
11 June 2026, 18:10 PM
Why the 2026 FIFA ball needs to be charged before every match
A football that needs charging? But beneath the novelty lies a serious technological shift in how the game is officiated and analysed.
8 June 2026, 13:31 PM
VAR: The tech that rewrites football decisions
With the 2026 World Cup just around the corner, VAR is no longer just a rulebook enforcer. It has grown into a full tech backbone inside the biggest stadiums.
24 May 2026, 17:15 PM
Rising heat, soaring EMIs
As Bangladesh faces another scorching summer marked by rising temperatures and prolonged heatwaves, demand for air conditioners has surged across major cities. But alongside growing sales, another trend is becoming increasingly visible.
21 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Data-driven banking for seamless transaction: Pubali Bank PLC
As Eid-ul-Adha drives a seasonal surge in shopping, travel and Qurbani-related spending across Bangladesh, banks are witnessing significant growth in digital payments, mobile banking and QR-based transactions.
20 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Advancing Fertility Care in Bangladesh
As Bangladesh sees a steady rise in infertility cases alongside evolving expectations around parenthood, the need for specialised, patient-centred reproductive care has become more urgent than ever.
10 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Caring for Mothers Beyond medicine
As Bangladesh continues to address gaps in maternal healthcare, the role of experienced obstetricians remains central to improving awareness and quality of care.
10 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Owning EV: How easy is EV maintenance in Bangladesh?
Electric vehicles (EVs) are no longer a futuristic concept in Bangladesh.
5 May 2026, 00:00 AM
EVs claim the spotlight at Dhaka Motor Show
The familiar hum of combustion engines was noticeably absent this year in the Dhaka Motor Show 2026. In its place: a quieter, more deliberate buzz that was powered by batteries, software, and ambition.
28 April 2026, 17:20 PM
Choosing curtains for your apartment
As apartment living becomes more standardised, curtains have quietly become one of the most effective tools for personalising interiors.
21 April 2026, 17:38 PM
Air inside your home isn't as safe as you think: Air purifier buyer's guide
Entry-level purifiers designed for small rooms typically start from around BDT 10,000 to BDT 18,000. These usually offer basic filtration and lower CADR, making them suitable for bedrooms or study spaces. Mid-range models, which cover most urban household needs, generally fall between BDT 20,000 and BDT 35,000.
16 April 2026, 16:58 PM
Buying the Right Air Conditioner
As Bangladesh’s summers grow longer and urban apartment living expands, air conditioners are becoming an increasingly common household appliance. The air conditioning market in Bangladesh has grown sharply over the past decade. Once considered a luxury product used mainly in offices or affluent homes, air conditioners are now a routine purchase for many urban families seeking relief from rising temperatures.
16 April 2026, 12:56 PM
Bangladeshi esports team qualify for Honor of Kings Major League
A Bangladeshi esports team named CMF eSports secured qualification for the Honor of Kings Major League Spring 2026, becoming the South Asian representatives in the professional league.
9 March 2026, 15:06 PM
The Devotion Beneath Your Fingertips
There is a particular kind of joy that arrives in a padded box, bubble-wrapped and postal-stamped, containing nothing more than a set of plastic squares. To the uninitiated, it might seem absurd, perhaps even wasteful, to spend upwards of BDT 20,000 on a collection of tiny caps designed to sit atop keyboard switches. But within the mechanical keyboard community, keycap collecting is a craft.
7 March 2026, 14:03 PM
Sound of the Season
Eid is, above all else, a celebration of togetherness. Gatherings are alive with conversation and the warm hum of shared moments. And what better companion to those moments than great sound? Whether you are hosting a sprawling family dawat, road-tripping to a relative's home, or simply indulging in a private retreat with your favourite playlist after a long day of festivities, the right speaker or headphone can make all the difference. This Eid, we have scoured the market to bring you a definitive guide, from wallet-friendly picks to luxury statements, so that every reader, regardless of budget, can gift themselves (or a loved one) the joy of exceptional audio.
7 March 2026, 13:57 PM
Built for Bangladesh Conditions: Electro Mart Ltd.
In Bangladesh, heat, humidity and voltage instability make dependable refrigeration a necessity rather than a convenience. Performance is increasingly judged not by basic function but by consistency under real-world conditions.
25 February 2026, 01:12 AM
Personalised cancer care in Bangladesh
As World Cancer Day 2026 underscores the theme “United by Unique”, attention is turning to how cancer care systems respond to a simple truth: no two patients experience the disease in the same way.
3 February 2026, 00:00 AM
A slow-burning national emergency
With a population of about 167.9 million, Bangladesh recorded 167,256 new cancer cases and 116,598 cancer deaths.
3 February 2026, 00:00 AM
From Waste Dump to Landmark
The story begins behind an abandoned factory of the British American Tobacco company, where for years a stretch of land had served as an informal dumping ground. No one went there unless they had to. It was a forgotten place. When the owners of the adjacent property sought to redevelop the grounds, the earliest proposals were conventional: build a road, construct a checkpoint, add infrastructure for car parking
20 January 2026, 17:27 PM