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Escaping Dhaka's chaos: A tranquil road trip to Bandarban

What do four restless souls do when Dhaka’s chaos turns monotonous? We trade it for a different kind of chaos — a road trip to Bandarban, aiming for the tranquillity of the Holiday Inn Resort.

Why sleep isn’t the only 'shut-eye' men need

Yes, even if you snooze there (or in your comfy bed), you might still wake up feeling like you just wrestled a hawker to save just Tk 20. Why? Because, surprise, sleep and rest are as different as biriyani and polao — similar, but not quite the same.

Leisure time is not wasted time

We need to stop denigrating leisure as a waste of time or something to feel guilty about.

5 apps that can help relax your mind

The following applications, many of which are compatible with both iOS and Android, are designed to help you relax, focus, and feel prepared for any challenges you may face in your professional or personal life.

#Guides / Control your anger this Ramadan

Ramadan is a beautiful time for spiritual awakening, increased devotion, and self-control. However, many of us might find it difficult to manage our anger during the holy month as hunger, thirst and sudden change in our daily routines can be a trigger. Anger is a natural emotion so let’s not demonise it. Rather it is important to find healthy ways to come up with a solution. Here are a few ways to manage your anger during Ramadan.

5 simple mindfulness exercises to brighten up your life

Mindfulness exercise involves being present in the moment, observing our thoughts and emotions and sustaining the awareness of our bodily sensations and surrounding. Here are some ways on how you can exercise mindfulness to calm your mind and move past negative thoughts and emotions.

Beating your Monday blues

Does a feeling of dread and anxiety drown you the afternoon before a new work week begins? If not, consider yourself lucky, for a lot of people do feel anxious, irritable, fearful, and restless on Saturday/ Sunday evening, depending upon the day work week begins where you live. Here are a few things that you can consider doing to beat this sinking feeling that overwhelms you before your work day starts.

October 19, 2023
October 19, 2023

Escaping Dhaka's chaos: A tranquil road trip to Bandarban

What do four restless souls do when Dhaka’s chaos turns monotonous? We trade it for a different kind of chaos — a road trip to Bandarban, aiming for the tranquillity of the Holiday Inn Resort.

October 19, 2023
October 19, 2023

Why sleep isn’t the only 'shut-eye' men need

Yes, even if you snooze there (or in your comfy bed), you might still wake up feeling like you just wrestled a hawker to save just Tk 20. Why? Because, surprise, sleep and rest are as different as biriyani and polao — similar, but not quite the same.

September 24, 2023
September 24, 2023

Leisure time is not wasted time

We need to stop denigrating leisure as a waste of time or something to feel guilty about.

August 16, 2023
August 16, 2023

5 apps that can help relax your mind

The following applications, many of which are compatible with both iOS and Android, are designed to help you relax, focus, and feel prepared for any challenges you may face in your professional or personal life.

April 3, 2023
April 3, 2023

Control your anger this Ramadan

Ramadan is a beautiful time for spiritual awakening, increased devotion, and self-control. However, many of us might find it difficult to manage our anger during the holy month as hunger, thirst and sudden change in our daily routines can be a trigger. Anger is a natural emotion so let’s not demonise it. Rather it is important to find healthy ways to come up with a solution. Here are a few ways to manage your anger during Ramadan.

November 5, 2022
November 5, 2022

5 simple mindfulness exercises to brighten up your life

Mindfulness exercise involves being present in the moment, observing our thoughts and emotions and sustaining the awareness of our bodily sensations and surrounding. Here are some ways on how you can exercise mindfulness to calm your mind and move past negative thoughts and emotions.

June 12, 2022
June 12, 2022

Beating your Monday blues

Does a feeling of dread and anxiety drown you the afternoon before a new work week begins? If not, consider yourself lucky, for a lot of people do feel anxious, irritable, fearful, and restless on Saturday/ Sunday evening, depending upon the day work week begins where you live. Here are a few things that you can consider doing to beat this sinking feeling that overwhelms you before your work day starts.