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Sumaiya Tasnim

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Is the youth losing interest in political participation online?

And if they are online so much, do they find political engagement on social media to be safe and useful?
20 October 2023, 05:36 AM
20 October 2023, 05:36 AM
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What should women wear?

In May 2022, a young woman, who lives in Dhaka city, was verbally and physically assaulted at a train station in Narsingdi while waiting for a Dhaka-bound train.
26 May 2023, 13:00 PM
26 May 2023, 13:00 PM
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A twist on your iftar platter

A change from time to time for your month-long iftar meal is a change you can enjoy.
13 April 2022, 12:39 PM
13 April 2022, 12:39 PM
life gives you lemons

feel good / When life gives you lemons but no lemonade

If given the choice to play thumb war and win a burger or to possibly do ten push ups and then win a burger, most of us would choose thumb war. Why? Because it is as simple as it sounds and takes up less energy and time. So, the question eventually pops -- are we slaves to simplicity?
1 October 2018, 18:00 PM
1 October 2018, 18:00 PM
The friendship complex zone

The friendship complex zone

As a child of growing interest, the idea of having friends and partners to play afternoon games with seemed like the best part of the day. However, as we grow up, our ideals and environment change, and so do we. With those changes around us, people seem to come and go. Before you know it, you are in your 20s or 30s and you think life through all over again and the true friends you make. But what even is a “true” friend?
9 July 2018, 18:00 PM
9 July 2018, 18:00 PM
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A couch potato's sport: FIFA video games and friends

But then came the game that practically swooped the hearts of video game enthusiasts and amateur football players across the globe, and that game was the FIFA video game series. FIFA video games have become a cultural phenomenon and a symbolic representation of friendship between guys.
25 June 2018, 18:00 PM
25 June 2018, 18:00 PM
FIFA World Cup Football 2018

FIFA World Cup Debates: keyboard warriors

The 2018 FIFA World Cup is the 21st World Cup football tournament, but it will not be the 21st time you would see fans on the internet bash each other about the upcoming games.
25 June 2018, 18:00 PM
25 June 2018, 18:00 PM
The love of the game

The love of the game

As children, we grow up with memories and aspirations to be someone different from the others. We fall in love with certain things that give us the thrill and rush. Be it sports, books, games or fashion, we grow up with a hobby, which makes us love what we do and at a point become a part of us. With FIFA World Cup 2018 well
25 June 2018, 18:00 PM
25 June 2018, 18:00 PM
The love of the game

The love of the game

As children, we grow up with memories and aspirations to be someone different from the others. We fall in love with certain things that give us the thrill and rush. Be it sports, books, games or fashion, we grow up with a hobby, which makes us love what we do and at a point become a part of us. With FIFA World Cup 2018 well
25 June 2018, 18:00 PM
FIFA World Cup Football 2018

FIFA World Cup Debates: keyboard warriors

The 2018 FIFA World Cup is the 21st World Cup football tournament, but it will not be the 21st time you would see fans on the internet bash each other about the upcoming games.
25 June 2018, 18:00 PM
fifa-wroldcup.jpg

A couch potato's sport: FIFA video games and friends

But then came the game that practically swooped the hearts of video game enthusiasts and amateur football players across the globe, and that game was the FIFA video game series. FIFA video games have become a cultural phenomenon and a symbolic representation of friendship between guys.
25 June 2018, 18:00 PM
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Cleaner for your screen

As far as cleaning tech devices, screens in any form and size pose the biggest challenge. The obnoxious trend of wiping off mobile screens with toothpaste was here for a while, but it is simply not recommended.
23 April 2018, 18:00 PM
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Living with phobias

Be it standing on the top floor of Bashundhara City or spying on a spider high on the bathroom wall, or even avoiding your relative's unusually small lift— deep down you know you are afraid. These fears that feed on you are phobias, which have names and their strange games.
16 April 2018, 18:00 PM
The organic hair colour

The organic hair colour

What say you about dyeing your hair in a dazzling shade that shall shine in hues of the evening sky? Sounds tempting, right?
2 April 2018, 18:00 PM
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Deliciously Oats

It is commonly known that oats are among the healthiest grains on earth. They are gluten free, whole grain and great as supplements
12 March 2018, 18:00 PM
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The diet diary of a beginner: ditching rice

When it comes to diet, the phrase “maach-e bhaat-e Bangali” just will not do. As tempting as it is to have some rice and curry you
12 March 2018, 18:00 PM
Break-up

Break-up: the hard- learned lessons

Breakups are heart breaking and the worst. We get it. We have been there but today we will not be talking about how empty it feels, rather we are going to face it and talk about it. When we talk about it, we will not be empathetic, oh no, we will be brutal because we want you get up on your feet and sort life out. When your partner leaves you or even if you come to a mutual understanding of how your relationship just
26 February 2018, 18:00 PM
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The season of light shawls

As the chilly weather is waning out, the lingering morning fog makes your attire need a warm and fashionable touch for the daily
12 February 2018, 18:00 PM
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Men's grooming with Trim: Salon and Spa

In the world of fashion and self-care, the salon does not only belong to women. With time and trends changing, men have established
5 February 2018, 18:00 PM
DhakaYeah

Romanticising the city with 'DhakaYeah'!

Amidst the traffic filled with drivers cussing at each other, the burning heat and the unwanted dirt, there is no place on earth we would rather be than Dhaka City.
11 December 2017, 18:00 PM
Hatirjheel Dog Walkers Club

Hatirjheel Dog Walkers Club

Having a pet is a huge commitment; some might say, it is no less than having a child. Pets are your go-to companion and a friend you can always seek for comfort.
6 November 2017, 18:00 PM
hair fall

Comfy with curly

Having bouncy, curly hair is definitely a blessing but boy oh boy, it can be an utter disaster if you're going through a bad hair day. To twirl your curls in the air is a dream come true and you can have it only when you know the tricks to getting your big hair pride switch on!
30 October 2017, 18:00 PM
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A smart workout

Amidst the get-togethers, coffee breaks and ice-cream phase we create a rather unbalanced diet where every day is a cheat day.
9 October 2017, 18:00 PM
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Music for your car

First and foremost, check whether you really need a sound system or not. Most modern cars already have great sound systems and
9 October 2017, 18:00 PM
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By any name

Have you ever faced those embarrassing moments where your teacher could not pronounce your name right? Have you ever thought of correcting your boss when he called you by a wrong name? Did you ever feel like bashing your friend for spelling your name wrong on your birthday card?
14 August 2017, 18:00 PM
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Personalised gifts for the foreign friend

Post millennium Bangladesh is not quite what we expected it to be. As the country's economy is flourishing, more and more people are travelling abroad on business trips, to attend events, or simply for pleasure.
14 August 2017, 18:00 PM
Decoding Perfumes

Fruity and Floral

A lady is often known by her scent, and what else would provide you a better way to create your own aura but perfumes? Fragrances, which were smoky, light, fruity or floral; the variation of essence kept changing through time.
14 August 2017, 18:00 PM
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