Moonsighting: More than meets the eye
“Chaad Dekha”, or the sighting of the new moon, plays a huge role in the lives of Muslims who follow the appearance of the moon as the criteria for determining important dates in the lunar calendar, such as the beginning and end of each month in the Islamic calendar, and thus the beginning and end of Ramadan, and of course, Eid. To this day, chaad dekha, remains a celebratory marker for the end of Ramadan, calling in Eid-ul-Fitr.
5y ago
Dialect diversities
The diversity that lies within Bangladesh can be witnessed through the many dialects of the same but very different Bengali spoken in the different regions. It is also a surprise that people from one region do not understand the dialects of people from another region because of the heavy accents, despite the relatively small size of the country.
6y ago
Birangana, representations of lost stories in the contemporary
Only recently, as International Women's Day was observed throughout the world; the demise of freedom fighter Ferdousi Priyabhashini just two days before the day we celebrated womanhood, and the preparation to commemorate our Independence Day within a few days create both a sense of loss and joy in our hearts and minds.
6y ago
Travel in luxury or on a budget
Choosing to travel in luxury is just another way to make sure that your time off in the wild, at a nature retreat or a just a different urban space runs as smoothly as possible. You can definitely experience the wonderful lightness that comes with taking a trip without the burdens of uncertainties. The option to take a luxury trip anywhere is likely a treat to oneself, and after hard hours of working and stressing over
6y ago
Travelling with Friends
Travelling with friends belonging to the same peer group has become a more common scenario now than ever before, especially for people who are in their late teens and early twenties. Yet, a lot of energy goes into the planning of these very small two or three days trips, owing to the many negotiations we have to take on with our parents. No matter how difficult it may be to actually get the permission to go, or
6y ago
Christmas for Bengalis and expatriates
Alfred, a 20-something law student in Dhaka, spoke of Christmas to me, but it was not what I had expected to be associated with the
6y ago
Christmas carols: Bengali kirtans
Christmas around the world is synonymous with presents, good food and carols. For Bangladesh and the people's affinity for music, it
6y ago
Xmas decor
While Christmas shopping in Bangladesh may not be as much of a rush as those we see in the 'wild west,' paired with the end of
6y ago
November 28, 2017
Dovetail, minimalist home decor
The two brothers, Rafid Wahid Yaad and Giash Uddin Razin, co-founded their venture, 'Dovetail' about a year ago. “The name symbolises the 'Dovetail joint', as a connection of traditional knowledge and modern design for our venture,” shares Rafid.
November 28, 2017
Uber Premier: Easy ride for a busy life
Almost a year since its launch in November of 2016, Uber strives to keep on “revolutionising the way millions of people think about getting around cities,” as proclaimed by Arpit Mundra, General Manager, Uber Dhaka, in a press release.
November 7, 2017
Food bonanaza in the camp
Having heard so many stories and growing up so close to the place itself, it was time for me to explore it on my own. With a lot of excitement and a bit of apprehension, a couple of friends and I decided to work on an assignment and
October 31, 2017
Family Brunch at Le Meridien
Le Méridien's Family Brunch on Saturdays this past October has been nothing less than spectacular. As promised, it was a friendly environment where both adults and the young ones of a family enjoyed a wholesome day, munching on a range of deliciously scrumptious foods while enjoying live music performed by a Filipino Band.
October 31, 2017
Superstitions — matters of the mind
Not even two weeks ago I entered a room and was met with six faces, some smiling, others looking at their papers and the rest giving me just a bit of a nod acknowledging the fact of my presence.
September 26, 2017
Royal member of the paratha family
Even as we know this, comprehending what this means is at times beyond us, and we can understand that from the foods we love.
August 15, 2017
Indulgence for the monsoons
The time of the year when the monsoon rains throw caution to the wind and petrichor takes over our olfactory senses is here, and our bitter-sweet journey is accompanied by our favourite snacks! Be it the calming drizzle of the rain on the window pane
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