#Perspective / How Bangladeshis abroad keep Pahela Baishakh traditions alive
12 April 2026, 21:16 PM
Celebrate Pahela Baishakh globally as the Bangladeshi diaspora honors the Bengali New Year through vibrant cultural traditions. From Bristol to Oregon, communities unite for Mangal Shobhajatra, traditional bhorta, and folk music to preserve their heritage.
12 April 2026, 21:16 PM
#Perspective / Can’t read text without glasses? Welcome to your 40s
26 March 2026, 22:07 PM
Manage worsening presbyopia effectively by prioritizing annual eye exams and high-quality reading glasses. Addressing age-related near vision loss early prevents eye fatigue and headaches, helping adults in their 40s maintain lifestyle comfort and digital legibility.
26 March 2026, 22:07 PM
#Perspective / How Bangladeshi NRBs observe Ramadan far from home
7 March 2026, 10:04 AM
Experience nostalgic Ramadan traditions as non-resident Bangladeshis in Toronto, London, and Shanghai navigate professional duties while missing Dhaka iftar bazaars. This heartfelt exploration highlights cultural resilience and the emotional significance of family during Eid.
7 March 2026, 10:04 AM
#Perspective / Who gets to define patriotism in Bangladesh?
24 January 2026, 18:17 PM
Redefine patriotism by valuing critical thinking and everyday contributions across Bangladesh. From the July Mass Uprising to honest labour, true devotion prioritizes national progress over political gain through education, integrity, and unified communal harmony.
24 January 2026, 18:17 PM
Expectations of non-resident Bangladeshis from the 2026 democratic government
18 January 2026, 00:00 AM
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
#Perspective / Essential places in the US where Non-Resident Bangladeshis feel truly home
11 December 2025, 11:06 AM
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
#Perspective / Lying about your age in Bangladesh? You’re not alone, we all do it!
4 December 2025, 09:50 AM
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
Why teaching kids about money is more important than ever
6 November 2025, 10:35 AM
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
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
Faithful to the Oath
While so many of us are at home to ‘flatten the curve,’ or in other words, to reduce the spread of COVID-19, our healthcare professionals are fighting long, gruelling hours on the front lines.
13 July 2020, 18:00 PM
A small step to self-sufficiency
This COVID-19 lockdown has seen so many firsts. It has seen the birth of many gardeners, chefs, bakers, painters, singers, dancers, comedians, and even, hairdressers.
6 July 2020, 18:00 PM
Childhood unplugged
She collects all sorts of things for her crafts. These things range anywhere from bottle caps, egg cartons, cereal boxes, Styrofoam to ribbons, empty cans and cosmetic containers, old T-shirts and paper towel rolls. My 7-year-old daughter has taught me that you can make a new “something” out of (almost) anything.
1 June 2020, 18:00 PM
Zakat leading to Helper’s High
Have you ever experienced an intense feeling of happiness washing over you after performing an act of kindness? If yes, then you are one of those who have felt what psychologists call the Helper’s High, an uplifting feeling that helps the mind, body, and spirit.
18 May 2020, 18:00 PM
Children, distance-learning, and COVID-19
“When can I go back to school?” asked my daughter.
20 April 2020, 18:00 PM
The US, us and the virus
I have always followed good hygiene practices, or so I thought. However, after the World Health Organization began to share proper hand-washing techniques following the coronavirus outbreak, I realised that I seldom washed my hands for at least 20 seconds, and a lot of times, skipped the backs of my hands.
23 March 2020, 18:00 PM
In the belly of the Earth
Picture yourself standing in half-darkness amid naturally-forming calcite columns, cascades, stalactites and stalagmites sixteen storeys under the surface of the Earth. It is eerily beautiful down there.
2 March 2020, 18:00 PM
All for natural fabrics
You probably have a favourite cotton T-shirt or a dress that you have worn for years. I certainly do. I have cotton T-shirts that are six or seven years old,
10 February 2020, 18:00 PM
Marriage Story
Starring Scarlett Johansson as an actress called Nicole, and Adam Driver as a theatre director called Charlie, Marriage Story was released digitally by Netflix on 6 December, 2019. We see in this critically-acclaimed film that a divorce does not mean that two parties must part ways, loathing each other for the rest of their lives.
27 January 2020, 18:00 PM
Reasons to love the holiday season
In the West, ‘it’s the most wonderful time of the year’, because the holiday season is just around the corner.
20 January 2020, 18:00 PM
A getaway to Cape May
To those who reside in the US, summertime is synonymous to beach vacation, and a beach getaway is something Americans look forward to every summer. This year, we explored the historic Cape May, New Jersey, which has some of the most beautiful beaches in the country.
25 November 2019, 18:00 PM
What’s in your handbag?
Women and handbags go hand in hand. Have you ever spotted a woman without one? Perhaps not. We women carry tonnes of things in our handbags on any given day.
4 November 2019, 18:00 PM
It’s lovely in London!
A week in London is not enough to fully explore the historic city, which stands on the River Thames and enchants visitors from every corner of the world.
30 September 2019, 18:00 PM
A 5-minute break for your well-being
To enjoy this 5-minute vacation, the first thing you need to do is disconnect yourself from the outside world. Not completely, of course, just switch off or silence your cell phone for 5 minutes, so that a ping or a flash on the screen does not distract you.
2 September 2019, 18:00 PM
The crime of tardiness
Have you ever waited for a friend or an acquaintance so long that you fell asleep?
26 August 2019, 18:00 PM
Francophone Montréal
It’s the second-largest francophone city in the world after Paris; it’s a slice of Europe in North America. It’s Montréal!
The second-most populous city in Canada, Montréal is in the Québec province. Montréal, which means Mount Royal in English, is a city that bustles with tourists during the summer months.
19 August 2019, 18:00 PM