Inspirations
Why the Most Radical Thing You Can Do Is : Reading
March 12, 2026 - By Incharge SEO
We are accustomed to speaking of reading as a hobby, a diversion, a pastime to be indulged once the duties of the day have been attended to. It is pleasant, often enjoyable, certainly enriching—but optional. Reading sits in the same polite category as stamp collecting, embroidery, or amateur gardening: commendable, but not essential, a polite accessory to life rather than a foundation of it. This is a fundamental misunderstanding. Reading is not a hobby. It is work. Serious, disciplined, exacting work. Hobbies, by their nature, are deferable. They yield gracefully to the urgency of other obligations. Work does not. Work…
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Traditions
Exploring Bangla Folklore: A Tapestry of Tradition and Storytelling
August 27, 2024 - By Aziza Ahmed
Folktales are an important branch of folklore. They are usually created orally by rural, often illiterate communities and passed down from generation to generation through memory and storytelling. The English term folk tales broadly refers to all types of such traditional narratives. In Bengali, stories commonly called rupkatha or fairy tales resemble what English literature calls fairy tales, though not all of them involve fairies. Instead, they often feature magical kingdoms, demons or monsters, heroic princes who accomplish impossible tasks, rescue distant princesses, and receive supernatural help. In German, such tales are known as Märchen. In Bengal, famous collections of…
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Traditions
Bangla Batik Prints: Tradition, Craftsmanship, and Modernity
August 8, 2024 - By Aziza Ahmed
Bangla Batik prints represent a unique fusion of tradition, craftsmanship, and modernity. Originating in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in regions of Bangladesh and West Bengal, Batik has a rich history that dates back centuries. This intricate dyeing technique has evolved over time, blending cultural heritage with contemporary trends. In this article, we will explore the origins, techniques, cultural significance, and modern adaptations of Bangla Batik prints. Bangla Batik Prints Historical Origins Ancient Beginnings The art of Batik is believed to have ancient roots, with evidence of its practice dating back over 2,000 years. Though its exact origins are debated, it…
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DIY
Bullet Journal: A Perfectionists’ Guide to Navigate 1 and get absolute Burn Out
October 17, 2021 - By Aziza Ahmed
Bullet Journal, from where is all started. When I was younger, my father would always call me impatient. Whenever we had plans I would bombard him with questions about the duration of the commute, the starting time, the hypothesised arrival time and a million variations of time related questions. Although growing up I would think of myself as impatient as well, with time I realised you can be overly punctual without being impatient. I was not overly eager to get on with my plans to the point of irritability; I just wanted to get things done at the time I…
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Traditions
Durga Puja – Of Power, Devotion and Celebrations
October 9, 2021 - By Aziza Ahmed
The atmosphere of this city has already taken up a festive spirit as Dhaka prepares to celebrate one of the country’s major holidays, Durga Puja. Bangladesh is a melting pot of numerous different cultures and religions. This is one of the most beautiful things about Bengali culture. No matter which background one is from, there is always a festivity or holiday to celebrate all year round. Thus, as the season of fall comes around, so does Devi Durga’s time to come home, and for Hindus to celebrate Durga Puja. Each year the festivities seem to get bigger and brighter, as…
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Inspirations
Arnob – 70 minutes of great emotional journey of the one and only
October 3, 2021 - By Aziza Ahmed
Arnob – story of a musician, a boy and a magic by Tahmid Islam Arnob, you have most likely heard of him, if you’re a young, middle aged, old or just simply a person residing in any corner of Bangladesh and enjoy listening to music. You probably even have some of your favorite memories or a time in your life where Arnob’s music has helped you pass your time. Something about the chords that Arnob uses and the voice that he sings in just enraptured you in a way nothing else can. Such is the magic of the musical genius…
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Inspirations
A Tribute to The Forgotten Teachers: Grandparents
September 25, 2021 - By Aziza Ahmed
Growing up, was easy as we were lucky to have grandparents. When I was young, I used to think learning must be the most dreadful activity one could do. As a young girl, I wanted nothing more than to play games and watch television. But, as much as I hated learning and anything to do with school, there were some teachers who would make me look forward to their classes every single day. Their passion for passing down their knowledge was prominent in each class they took. In my opinion, to be a teacher is one of the most noble…
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Inspirations
A Tiny Best Friend
September 6, 2021 - By Tasnia Naureen
A Tiny Best Friend: It seemed like 17th July 2021 would be like any other day, when I had gone to visit my grandmother’s house. But, upon arriving, I was introduced to two tiny creatures. My aunt had found these two kittens, soaked in the rain, and without any sustenance. One of these two screaming banshees was to be under my care, and who is now a primary source of my happiness. He was too tiny for his age, filled with fleas and other health issues. But, he had the most beautiful eyes, that were blue like a starless midnight…
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Inspirations
Ghost kitchen or cloud kitchen
September 1, 2021 - By Tasnia Naureen
[ Ghost kitchen or cloud kitchen ] Years of living in Dhaka has given me an incredible amount of ups, as well as downs. However, the first time I got out of this country to visit another, there was one thing I found myself missing dearly. Even though other countries have much to offer in this particular area, I still craved the spices and flavours of Dhaka’s food. That might have been about five years ago and since then, Dhaka’s food culture has developed vastly. An increasing number of international cuisines are being introduced to our pallets, from Asian to…
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Nature we know...
Rooftop Gardening : Nature and Nurture
August 27, 2021 - By Tahmid Islam
[ Rooftop Gardening : Nature and Nurture ] It seems as though the pandemic is a black cloud looming over our heads. A cloud that came and never went away. But people never really let that be the end of the world even though it quite literally felt like it. We were quick to adapt, improvise and overcome. It didn’t take long for us to pierce through the impenetrable dark cloud so we could rain some sunshine on ourselves for a change. Our true colors shone and we found our true selves amongst all the hobbies. The most Therapeutic hobby…
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