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Tips for submitting tax returns

Paying taxes is considered a civic duty and doing so, is a stringent requirement of the law of every country as well. In Bangladesh, the National Board of Revenue or NBR is the governing body that oversees the collection of taxes and revenues. Every year, 30 November is commemorated as National Income Tax Day and it also marks the last date by which you have to report your earnings to the NBR by submitting your tax return memos to them.
12 September 2022, 03:33 AM
12 September 2022, 03:33 AM
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Break the Silence, Eliminate the Violence: 16 Days of Activism against Gender based Violence

Gender-based violence, unfortunately, is not a concept we are unfamiliar with. In fact, according to UNICEF, gender-based violence is the most pervasive yet least visible human rights violation in the world.
13 December 2021, 18:00 PM
13 December 2021, 18:00 PM
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Weak in the Joints: Addressing arthritis from causes to care

To put it simply, arthritis is a kind of inflammation and can happen at one or more joints of the body at the same time.
22 November 2021, 18:00 PM
22 November 2021, 18:00 PM
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Understanding the process of Menopause

In contrast to the myths that foster the misconception that menopause is a tumultuous time, if embraced and dealt with in the right manner, it can certainly be a positive time of life too.
22 November 2021, 18:00 PM
22 November 2021, 18:00 PM
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The New Normal through My Eyes: Celebrating World Photography Day 2021

Like every year, World Photography Day has been celebrated across the globe on 19 August. It has been taken up a notch by KrayonMag, which organised a two-week-long photography exhibition, “New Normal Through My Eyes”, from 1 September 2021.
16 September 2021, 10:24 AM
16 September 2021, 10:24 AM
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eating out / A purr-fect evening at Capawcino Cat Cafe

In a homey and almost secluded corner of Eastern Housing at Mirpur, you can spot one of the most unique cafes in town.
9 December 2019, 18:00 PM
9 December 2019, 18:00 PM
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review / The age of ‘Pastryarchy’

The local food scene has changed completely in the last one decade. Food, especially desserts, have been revamped. The 21st century mass is constantly roving on a quest to explore the array of new flavours and are tantalised by the possibilities of contemporary, complex, yet delectable cuisines.
2 September 2019, 18:00 PM
2 September 2019, 18:00 PM
A walk down Jessore Road

A walk down Jessore Road

I still remember when I was a child; I would sit next to my father every Friday evening while he rested on the armchair and read something from our home's library, or told me stories about his childhood.
25 March 2019, 18:00 PM
25 March 2019, 18:00 PM
Women in art

Women in art - the muse and the maker

Too often, women are maligned by endless criticism, spiteful looks and aggressive jabs of a dysfunctional society. At the same time, on multiple occasions, they are revered as goddesses, mother, sister, wife and a friend you can always count on.
5 March 2018, 18:00 PM
The Motive Behind Motif

The Motive Behind Motif

Motifs —decorative images used to unify an elaborate design or even an idea— have probably existed since the dawn of civilisation. They can be found in people's everyday lives and activities. In fact, if you look closely, you will notice that there are motifs in every object, starting from the basic clovers on your bedroom curtains to the clay planters sold on the roadside. Paisleys, a common and popular form of
23 February 2018, 18:00 PM
Winter road trips

Winter road trips

Whether you are in a mood to discover unexplored sites in close proximity to the city, or you simply want to escape the stress, pollution and restlessness of the busy capital, a long drive could be the most relaxing getaway for you, if you know just where to go. So, check up on your ride's nitty-gritty, fill up the tank and get set to hit the open roads!
8 January 2018, 18:00 PM
Fridays at the Bangladesh farmer's market

Fridays at the farmer's market

At least once in your life, you must have been to a grocery store or a modern convenience store to check off household shopping from your chores list. But shopping regularly from the store next-door can get monotonous easily, as well as expensive.
8 January 2018, 18:00 PM
Surviving fish market

Surviving in a fish market

‘Maach-bazaar' or fish markets can be found in almost every small and big locality of this lush riverine land.
1 January 2018, 18:00 PM
Winter work wear

Winter work wear

When you think of an office outfit, you have to make sure it is simple yet formal enough to make your 9 to 5 day more comfortable. With the temperatures dropping rapidly outside, sometimes it can be a pain in the neck to come up with the best outfit combinations for the fashion conscious working women.
1 January 2018, 18:00 PM
Skin hydration

Skin hydration: The salon story

Despite its relative short lifespan in Bangladesh, winter is perhaps the most lovable season of the year. The chilly breezes call forth a series of winter weddings and parties that go on as long as this pleasant weather lasts.
25 December 2017, 18:00 PM
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Donation for a smile in return

For a massive proportion of the population, winter means enduring a series of hardships and miseries.
25 December 2017, 18:00 PM
Skin hydration

Skin hydration: The doctor's regime

“Skin and hair care, for men and women, are quite similar when it comes to the basics,” Dr Chowdhury began. “The key distinctions that separate a man's skin from a woman's are the thickness, texture and facial hair.
25 December 2017, 18:00 PM
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Handy tools for better health

Medical treatment and healthcare in today's fast-paced world is costly.
11 September 2017, 18:00 PM
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Owning the gift-exchange game

A big bouquet of flowers, a lovable stuffed toy, a card with a wish full of blessings — these are often the elements that instantly pop in one's mind when thinking of Eid gifts, of course apart from the obvious clothes and shoes. There are also the options of stationery, cosmetics, bags and little knick knacks.
14 August 2017, 18:00 PM
The Art of Healing

The Art of Healing – Lifestyle that Fights Cancer

A cloud of darkness shrouds our mind stirring up a number of unpleasant emotions – unfathomable fear, misery and worries about the imminent future
22 May 2017, 18:00 PM
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SIDW 2017 - Introducing Human Centred Design

In April 2017, Social Innovation Design Week (SIDW) - a co-designed workshop - was conducted by Toru in partnership with IDEO.org
18 May 2017, 18:05 PM
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