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Renting an apartment? Here’s 5 things you must know first

Renting smart means asking detailed questions, negotiating rent or perks, documenting apartment conditions, respecting rental rules, and reading contracts carefully. These steps help urban renters save money, avoid surprises, and protect their deposits.

Surviving Bangladesh's heatwave: AC-Free solutions

Beat the heatwave without AC by using energy-efficient tips like decluttering rooms, using wet sheets on windows, placing ice near fans, switching to LED lighting, reducing humidity, promoting cross-ventilation, and adding indoor plants for natural cooling.

White clothes turning yellow? Here's the fix you need

White clothes are timeless but challenging to maintain. Treat stains immediately with enzymatic removers, avoid excess laundry products, skip chlorine bleach, wash frequently, separate whites from colours, and store in breathable bags to prevent yellowing.

Think asking salaries is polite? Time to unlearn that and more

Unlearning is the process of abandoning outdated or harmful norms, habits, and beliefs ingrained through societal and cultural conditioning. It involves rejecting intrusive questions, respecting privacy, and embracing self-improvement to rebuild healthier practices and virtues.

Mastering tasks: Jot it down, get it done

Organising thoughts through writing improves clarity and productivity. Use to-do lists, SMART goal-setting, problem analysis, and gratitude journaling to streamline tasks, plan effectively, ease cognitive overload, and foster mindfulness. Boost focus and achieve more effortlessly.

Dust, mosquitoes, dry skin: Dhaka’s real winter dilemmas

Dhaka winters bring rooftop parties, but also three menaces: mosquitoes, dust, and dry skin. Resilient Dhakaites fight back with coils, sprays, lotions, and creative solutions, transforming winter’s challenges into a season of quirky defence.

The morning routine billionaires swear by—Can you handle it?

The One Billion Dollar Morning Routine, created by brain coach Jim Kwik, emphasizes early rising, hydration, gratitude, exercise, mindfulness, planning, learning, and a healthy breakfast. Avoiding distractions optimizes focus, energy, and productivity for achieving goals.

Shopping for the holud ceremony? Here’s our take on the “dala dilemma”

The tradition of exchanging dala gift baskets has evolved with stylish designs and functional options like wooden organisers.

Your winter day trip won't be the same without these 10 must-haves

Winter day trips in Dhaka require essentials like layered clothing, a beanie, boots, gloves, and chap stick to stay comfortable. Moisturizer, sunscreen, a thermos with tea, a blanket, and a power bank ensures a smooth, cosy adventure.

December 19, 2024
December 19, 2024

The morning routine billionaires swear by—Can you handle it?

The One Billion Dollar Morning Routine, created by brain coach Jim Kwik, emphasizes early rising, hydration, gratitude, exercise, mindfulness, planning, learning, and a healthy breakfast. Avoiding distractions optimizes focus, energy, and productivity for achieving goals.

December 15, 2024
December 15, 2024

Shopping for the holud ceremony? Here’s our take on the “dala dilemma”

The tradition of exchanging dala gift baskets has evolved with stylish designs and functional options like wooden organisers.

November 17, 2024
November 17, 2024

Your winter day trip won't be the same without these 10 must-haves

Winter day trips in Dhaka require essentials like layered clothing, a beanie, boots, gloves, and chap stick to stay comfortable. Moisturizer, sunscreen, a thermos with tea, a blanket, and a power bank ensures a smooth, cosy adventure.

October 30, 2024
October 30, 2024

Career stuck? 5 self-help books with advice you didn’t know you needed

Navigating one's career path can often feel overwhelming with countless decisions to make and challenges to overcome. Whether you are just starting, looking for a change, or aiming to take your career to the next level, guidance can make a world of difference. Here are 5 popular self-help books that can be a life-changing read.

October 3, 2024
October 3, 2024

Sick of your fish tank looking like a swamp? Here’s how to clean it!

Many of us are fascinated by aquatic life and aquariums. What sounds the most tedious of all is taking care of and maintaining the ecosystems of these fishes. When it comes to cleaning aquariums or fish tanks, the job gets tricky. However, here are step-by-step solutions for clearing the burden of that huge task off your head.

September 18, 2024
September 18, 2024

Be the person everyone remembers! 7 steps to a perfect first impression

Studies show that first impressions are usually formed within just 17 seconds of meeting someone new. This can be intimidating considering you might think you have no control over these 17 seconds. What if you did have control over making a good first impression?

August 26, 2024
August 26, 2024

6 essential self-defence moves every girl needs to know

Here are 6 easy, yet highly effective self-defence techniques that anyone can learn, complemented by insights from Humaira Akhter Antara, a seasoned karate practitioner.

July 14, 2024
July 14, 2024

Visiting in-laws? Here’s How to not make a fool of yourself

The relationship between in-laws and a newly married couple can be a delicate balance. There are some key behaviours to ensure harmonious visits and maintain positive relationships with your in-laws.

July 7, 2024
July 7, 2024

Work less, do more, and still catch your breaks? That’s the Pomodoro promise

Do you struggle to stay focused on your work? If the answer is yes, don’t throttle yourself with guilt. It’s quite common to lose attention as distractions are a part of life, be it social media reels, texts, phone calls, food cravings, movies, or a friend’s visit. So, how to overcome this barrier when you are on a tight deadline? The Pomodoro Technique may have the answer!

June 6, 2024
June 6, 2024

Is your job safe? How to identify and respond to quiet firing

Quiet firing is a rising trend in Bangladesh’s corporate culture, where companies subtly push employees to resign amid financial strain. Recognising signs of quiet firing, like unreasonable targets and withheld opportunities, is crucial for professionals seeking fair treatment and job satisfaction.