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How simple Bangla messages capture love better than classic love lines

How simple Bangla messages capture love better than classic love lines

14 February 2026, 18:36 PM
Celebrate affection through everyday Bangladeshi expressions like "Pookie" or "Bashae pouchaye janayo" which define modern romance. These heartfelt phrases offer deeper emotional security than formal declarations, proving that true devotion thrives within simple, mundane moments.
14 February 2026, 18:36 PM
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A New Standard for Chocolate Day

9 February 2026, 00:00 AM
There is a timeless English proverb that suggests we should “say it with something sweet.” When words fall short, a piece of chocolate often serves as the perfect messenger of affection.
9 February 2026, 00:00 AM
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Is your building seismically safe?

7 February 2026, 14:42 PM
Frequent tremors that have rattled the capital and surrounding districts reveal a worrying truth: many existing buildings were not designed or built to modern seismic standards.
7 February 2026, 14:42 PM
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Lakefront Luxury Finds a New Address

7 February 2026, 14:09 PM
Perched on the serene edge of Gulshan Lake, Credence Arkology reimagines premium urban living as a single, sculptural tower that feels more like a private sanctuary than an apartment block.
7 February 2026, 14:09 PM
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A Garden City Tower Escape in Tropical Haider Amorapuri

7 February 2026, 14:00 PM
Tropical Homes at Haider Amorapuri transforms 120 Katha into a lush, family-focused enclave at Banasree Main Road. Four refined towers rise ground plus sixteen floors, offering three- and four-bedroom residences that balance generous proportions with breezy tropical design. About three hundred apartments range from approximately one thousand five hundred ninety-two to two thousand three hundred six square feet, each planned as a bright, cross-ventilated sanctuary for modern living.
7 February 2026, 14:00 PM
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Know, check, act: Early cancer detection saves lives

3 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Cancer incidence in Bangladesh is rising and may more than double by 2050 if preventive measures are not strengthened.
3 February 2026, 00:00 AM
CHAABI which means to want something in Bengali invites seekers to unlock quiet curiosity, stray from routines, and reclaim gentle courage; visitors hope to be seen, to sit in honest stillness, to mend strained relationships, and to find a small, surprising key to their truest selves. Situated on a close proximity to the river Shitalakha, on Narayanganj, Chaabi is a five-room residence made for a small family.

Living Inside an Idea

21 January 2026, 13:41 PM
Chaabi, treats thresholds, light and memory as active ingredients of daily life, archiving family objects beneath the floor and choreographing arrival so inhabitation feels cinematic. Chaabi won the Gold Medal in the Residential category of the ARCASIA Awards 2025, a rare recognition that has brought wider attention to his quietly experimental approach to architecture.
21 January 2026, 13:41 PM
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We don’t need zoos, only safe places for wild animals

2 January 2026, 18:00 PM
At the beginning of December, a lioness named Daisy slipped out of her cage at Mirpur National Zoo for a few hours, sparking panic and a rushed evacuation.
2 January 2026, 18:00 PM
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Mobility made more accessible

Matiur Rahman, President of the Bangladesh Motorcycle Assemblers and Manufacturers Association, Chairman and Managing Director of the Uttara Group of Companies,
29 December 2025, 18:00 PM
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Gearing Bangladesh for a cashless tomorrow

Imagine falling in love with a gadget or expensive jewellery at a shop, and instead of digging into your pocket, you simply scan a QR code or tap a few buttons on your phone.
23 December 2025, 18:00 PM
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Mobile wallets power Bangladesh’s new financial pulse

Mobile financial services (MFS) have become Bangladesh’s fast lane to financial inclusion and economic mobility.
23 December 2025, 18:00 PM
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Cutting bills without cutting comfort

Imagine a small family in Dhaka: two working parents, two school-age children, and a modest apartment with a decade-old refrigerator, a forty-inch television, a thirty-litre storage geyser and several incandescent bulbs.
13 December 2025, 18:00 PM
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The crackdown that could rewrite the phone market

Bangladesh’s mobile market is at a turning point. The government is rolling out the National Equipment Identity Register (NEIR) to block unregistered and smuggled phones.
11 December 2025, 18:00 PM
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Slum fires, inequality and Dhaka’s invisible residents

Slum fires are not accidents but a predictable by-product of inequality and policy failure.
4 December 2025, 06:00 AM
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The BBA Job Playbook

Bangladesh produces thousands of BBA graduates every year, and the first question many final-year students ask is simple: where do I start? The short answer is practical. Sales, marketing and finance remain the main entry lanes for business graduates.
23 November 2025, 18:00 PM
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Which BBA Major Will Launch You?

On a humid Dhaka afternoon a final-year BBA class buzzed with more questions than coffee. One student loved numbers but feared missing fast-hiring roles. Another wanted creative work yet worried about steady pay. Choosing a major suddenly felt like picking a ladder rung that might decide the next five years.
23 November 2025, 18:00 PM
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Unlocking the Clever Storage Space

Imagine entering a small apartment teeming with clutter and immediately thinking, “I require a concealed compartment to store all of this!” In today’s cities, space is at a premium, and every home feels cosier when smart furniture takes care of the chaos.
29 October 2025, 18:00 PM
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Neighbourhood banter to barcode beeps

The vibrant pulse of Dhaka city beats to many rhythms, and among them is the perpetual debate over where to buy the day’s groceries.
29 October 2025, 18:00 PM
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Protecting skin in Dhaka’s extreme climate

Dhaka’s residents now breathe some of the world’s most polluted air, with PM2.5 often in the “hazardous” range (AQI 150–200). Even outdoors before dawn, masks are advised.
28 October 2025, 18:00 PM
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Solid Ground: Why Property Still Feels Safe

In Bangladesh’s economic landscape, property has maintained its appeal as a haven for investment. At a time when markets fluctuate and new assets emerge, many still prefer land and flats.
27 October 2025, 18:00 PM
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Urban growth and real estate

Bangladesh’s major cities from Dhaka and Chattogram to Gazipur, Rajshahi, and Khulna are experiencing rapid expansion. Fueled by heavy infrastructure investment and a booming middle class, their skylines are rising as housing and mixed projects multiply.
27 October 2025, 18:00 PM
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Building smart for a cooler Bangladesh

Carbon footprint is the total greenhouse gas emissions caused by an activity or sector. It is a key measure of environmental impact, especially under climate change.
25 October 2025, 18:00 PM
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More than grades: The power of ECAs

English-medium schools in Bangladesh emphasize holistic development alongside academics.
25 October 2025, 18:00 PM
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Why A-levels feel like the real boss battle

After months of hard work, many students breathe a sigh of relief when their O-Level exams are finally over. Mir Zayeem Abdullah from Vision Global School recalls feeling proud at first. But soon he realised that A-Level study was not just a repeat of O-Level. It turned out to be an entirely new challenge that demands real maturity and independent thinking.
25 October 2025, 18:00 PM
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Inside the world’s most indulgent lounges

Planes take people from A to B. Lounges turn those trips into moments that matter. Picture a traveller stepping out of a noisy gate and into a softer room.
28 September 2025, 18:00 PM
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Quiet comfort before takeoff

A friend once admitted he would spent years dreading Dhaka airport’s crowded gates, overpriced tea, and nowhere to sit without guarding the spot like treasure.
28 September 2025, 18:00 PM
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Turning leather into lasting growth

Exports of leather, leather products and footwear earned about $1,145m in FY2024; by June FY2025 those exports stood near $1,039m
25 September 2025, 18:00 PM
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From Dhaka circuits to aussie grids

In this interview with The Daily Star, Tajrian Akther, a Dhaka University graduate now working as an Electrical Commissioning specialist in BHP South Australia’s Copper mines, shares her story of breaking into global opportunities.
25 September 2025, 18:00 PM

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