Expectations of non-resident Bangladeshis from the 2026 democratic government
Bangladesh witnessed some extraordinary times just over a year ago. Nineteen months after the mass uprising of July 2024, the national election is expected to be held in February 2026.
18 January 2026, 00:00 AM
18 January 2026, 00:00 AM
#Perspective / Essential places in the US where Non-Resident Bangladeshis feel truly home
Non-resident Bangladeshis combat homesickness in the US by visiting Queens, NYC (Jamaica and Jackson Heights), neighborhoods that authentically mimic Dhaka life. These areas offer popular Bengali food, like fuchka from Tong, and grocery stores selling frozen Bangladeshi curries, connecting the diaspora to their culinary and cultural roots.
11 December 2025, 11:06 AM
11 December 2025, 11:06 AM
#Perspective / Lying about your age in Bangladesh? You’re not alone, we all do it!
Bangladesh’s habit of altering birthdates fuels lifelong confusion in education, jobs, healthcare, and legal rights, normalising dishonesty. False ages delay medical tests, limit opportunities, and create a cycle where inaccurate DOBs shape identity and records.
4 December 2025, 09:50 AM
4 December 2025, 09:50 AM
Why teaching kids about money is more important than ever
Financial literacy is crucial for personal well-being, yet often overlooked in many cultures, including Bangladesh. Teaching children about money management from a young age — through practical experiences like shopping and banking — can help them make informed decisions and avoid financial pitfalls later in life.
6 November 2025, 10:35 AM
6 November 2025, 10:35 AM
#Perspective / How digital life is killing our love for reading
Reading for pleasure is in steep decline, replaced by short-form digital content and nonstop screen time. This shift affects attention spans and cognitive health. Reviving reading habits can help prevent brain fog and long-term cognitive decline.
16 October 2025, 11:29 AM
16 October 2025, 11:29 AM
#Perspective / Voting rights should be taught in Bangladesh schools – here’s why
Voting is a powerful right and privilege. After becoming a US citizen in 2017, I voted for the first time in 2018, feeling empowered. I now advocate for teaching children about democracy and voting rights to build informed citizens.
23 September 2025, 07:26 AM
23 September 2025, 07:26 AM
Flying 19 hours non-stop: Can you handle the world’s longest flight?
The world’s longest commercial flight from New York to Singapore, spans 19 hours nonstop. Spacious seating, premium service, curated meals, skincare essentials, and thoughtful preparation transform this ultra-long-haul journey into an unforgettable, comfortable travel experience.
31 August 2025, 10:50 AM
31 August 2025, 10:50 AM
Air travel with children: A parent’s guide to stress-free flights
Travelling with children becomes easier as they grow, with unique challenges at each stage. For infants, manage ear pain with milk during takeoff/landing, while toddlers need snacks, entertainment, and comfort items. Older kids can enjoy books, games, and in-flight entertainment.
16 June 2025, 08:31 AM
16 June 2025, 08:31 AM
Conscious consumption is the trend of the future
The day is already here when consumers are increasingly doing research about a product and the company producing it before making the final purchase. Consumers are now more educated than ever, which leads them to buy less, but buy better. ‘Conscious consumption’ is the trend of the future!
4 October 2021, 18:00 PM
Tong, America’s first fuchka cart
In a tin foil container there were seven crispy semolina shells filled with seasoned potato, yellow peas, onion, green chilli, and cilantro; they were topped with grated hardboiled egg.
27 September 2021, 18:00 PM
Back to school after more than a year
Schools are opening across the globe. And with this comes the threat of a new wave of COVID transmission. Wara Karim writes about her experience living in the USA and how authorities are planning to cope with the situation as children start attending educational institutions.
13 September 2021, 18:00 PM
Of plant, plate, and palate
Ask anyone who has grown fruits, vegetables, or even culinary herbs if homegrown produce savour better in comparison with store-bought varieties. A gardener’s answer will be an unequivocal yes. Even simple green chillies or coriander leaves taste so much better and fresher when they are grown at home.
30 August 2021, 18:00 PM
Ocean Bliss
I had not realised how therapeutic the ocean could be until I stood on its soft-wet sand. Atlantic waves broke at my feet and washed away the lockdown fatigue that had been harbouring inside of me.
23 August 2021, 18:00 PM
Post-vaccination getaway: Manhattan
I felt alive the moment we crossed the Lincoln Tunnel under the Hudson River. The 1.5-mile long tunnel connects Weehawken, New Jersey to Midtown Manhattan,
26 July 2021, 18:00 PM
The significance of a shopping list
We all love to shop. Some of us are shopaholics while others are not, but we all, from time-to-time, purchase things we do not need. While it is not always possible to make a shopping list every time we go shopping, it is a good idea to make a grocery list before you step inside a food mart or a kitchen market. Why? You will find out in a while.
21 June 2021, 18:00 PM
Tomorrow, a 3D film by Bangladeshi animators
Ratul Hasan, 6, lives on St. Martin’s Island, the southernmost point of Bangladesh. On a nighttime magical journey with “the Old Man of the Winds,” Ratul sees two kinds of possible future for his country and the world — one bleak and one bright.
14 June 2021, 18:00 PM
Daydreaming about holidays
If you are like me, someone who jumps at the idea of exploring a new place, but have not travelled in the last one year, you will understand my plight. On some days, I so want to catch a flight and visit another state or country, inhale the air of a new place, and try a new cuisine.
24 May 2021, 18:00 PM
Buy Bangladeshi from abroad
The items arrived in DHL’s famous red-yellow mail bag.
10 May 2021, 18:00 PM
Understanding the power of small businesses
I wanted to order some food from a local café, so I Googled to find their phone number. The search result took me by shock, it said that the café was “permanently closed.”
26 April 2021, 18:00 PM
My exploration of Bengali literature — better late than never
If someone asks me what I have achieved in this long stay-at-home situation, I will say that I have relished the rich and exciting works of Bengali wordsmiths! During this time at home,
15 February 2021, 18:00 PM
Still thankful
The pandemic has brought people closer. Yes, there are times when seeing each other 24/7 is leading to more frequent arguments and disagreements among family members,
18 January 2021, 18:00 PM
Philadelphia’s century-old public market
The Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has been serving gastronomes for 127 years. The historic market has survived the Great Depression and two World Wars! On a September Saturday, we decided to explore this public market, which attracts more than 100,000 people every week during ‘normal’ times.
21 December 2020, 18:00 PM
Bangladeshi Americans on US Election 2020
Americans voted with zeal and fervour; they voted in-person and by mail, setting a record voter turnout, even amid a pandemic that is ravaging their nation. Joe Biden bagged more than 75 million popular votes, the highest so far in American political history.
16 November 2020, 18:00 PM
In a quest for freedom
When asked what it means to her, Ranita Ghosh Chakrabarti, an Indian American pursuing higher education, said, “To me, freedom is my ability to make my life’s decisions by myself.
19 October 2020, 18:00 PM
Preparing for the second wave
The lockdown condition of spring and summer seasons was bearable, thanks to long, sunny days and warm weather. However, as I look to the future and think of the cool-cold days ahead, I feel that spending the next six months within four walls could become challenging. I almost want to beg to these sunshine days, “Please stay a bit longer.”
21 September 2020, 18:00 PM
A life measured in numbers
We count everything — from the size of the paycheque deposited to our bank accounts to the number of ‘likes’ on our last Facebook posts.
7 September 2020, 18:00 PM
The eternal juggle of work and family during pandemic
“For a working mother to be able to successfully blend and balance work and family lives, the key ingredients are planning, planning, and planning.
17 August 2020, 18:00 PM
Marital life during pandemic
On a countless number of couples worldwide, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought on unprecedented marital challenges. China, where the outbreak first occurred, experienced a spike in divorce after the country began to lift the lockdown.
10 August 2020, 18:00 PM