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
'Tis the holiday season
Santa Claus and his sleigh, reindeer, wreaths, Christmas trees, string lights, holiday banners, streamers, glittery window displays and LED light shows are all over the country, especially in America's malls and shopping centres.
24 December 2018, 18:00 PM
Amber Autumn
Summer crawls into autumn, a slow but poised walk into a natural world different not solely in terms of weather. Mother Nature lays out the differences the season brings about in the colours of the sky, leaves, flowers, and even in the coats of wild birds and animals.
5 November 2018, 18:00 PM
Children and acts of giving
Many of us donate money, time, and belongings to good causes every year, and it is the least we can do for those who are less fortunate. However, acts of giving should not only be performed by adults, our children, too, should be taught about the importance of giving.
24 September 2018, 18:00 PM
Girls' Weekend Out
Tackling the mobile menace I felt I needed a break, a break from my routine life. I called up a childhood friend who lives in New York City and arranged a weekend trip to her place.
12 March 2018, 18:00 PM
Fighters in their own right
Single parenting is not something we all envision happening, but it does happen. Raising a child is inarguably the toughest job around and carrying out this great responsibility becomes far more strenuous when one has to do it alone - every day, day after day!
23 February 2017, 18:00 PM
The Minimalist Living
How many things can you live without? I asked myself not once, but many times. And every time I asked myself, a voice in my head answered, “You can live without most of the things you own right now!”
14 November 2016, 18:00 PM
Our first project
Have you ever taken on any project to improve or repair your home? If not, you could probably give it a try because DIY (do-it-yourself) projects are not only fun, they are self-satisfying, too. They also provide a rare opportunity for creativity, imagination and self-expression.
14 November 2016, 18:00 PM
The leaves came tumbling down
A gold maple leaf parted with its mother and glided down in a dancing motion to join its brethren on the ground; they all congregated at the base of their mother's trunk, as if waiting for something big and important to unravel.
31 October 2016, 18:00 PM
When simple pleasures became luxuries
Right after I became a mother, my mother was with me the first few months, and my husband was and continues to be a huge support, yet there were many days when I felt overwhelmed by the responsibilities which came along with our bundle of joy.
31 October 2016, 18:00 PM
Finding good entertainment for the minimum
When I asked 29-year-old Sadia, a banker by profession, if she had any plans for the next weekend, she simply replied, “No, not really. I might just go out with friends for a late lunch on Saturday. That's all.”
17 October 2016, 18:00 PM
De-clutter for the better
Joyeeta slumped down in the sofa, too exhausted to relish a proper meal at the end of a dull day at work. She rubbed her eyes, which had not enjoyed a good night's sleep in four days.
10 October 2016, 18:00 PM
Missing home in Ramadan
While some of us still prepare ‘chhola’, ‘peyaju’, ‘beguni’ and lemonade to break our fasts, others do not. We drag our drowsy selves from the bed to eat the early morning meal, yet it does not feel the same. Fasting in a foreign country is a different experience altogether. Read the experiences of people fasting in a foreign land.
29 June 2016, 06:18 AM
The Amish way of living
I first came across the word, Amish, in one of the volumes of Nancy Drew mystery stories series some 20 odd years ago.
7 September 2015, 18:00 PM
Flying alone
It was 25 minutes past 9 o'clock. The Dubai-bound Emirates Flight 584 should have left Dhaka 30 minutes ago, but the flight was being delayed. Saima, who was on board Flight 584, checked her watch at least 30 times in the
15 June 2015, 18:00 PM