Handmade bicycles right here in Bangladesh
Despite coming from a civil engineering background, Md Abu Noman Shaikat found himself at the helm of Bikesmith, a bicycle enterprise where anyone can get a two-wheeler made according to their desired specifications.
3y ago
A women-only hostel where safety comes first
The state of gender relations in Bangladesh stands at such a precarious position that the lived experience of all women, across any strata, is filled with fear, anxiety, and even paranoia.
3y ago
Youngsters return to nets
Players and coaches are returning to the practice nets, and getting back into their previous schedules.
3y ago
No clicks and clatter at photocopy centres
In the crunch of the pandemic, when academic institutions and many physical workplaces are closed, these small businesses are gradually sliding into a state of deep crisis.
3y ago
A surgeon of film cameras
In this era of digital photography, we’ve almost forgotten about the time when the art form required much more tedious work. In fact, with the old 35mm film cameras, the whole process of taking a photo and getting to see how it came out, could take days. All that can be achieved in a matter of seconds now.
3y ago
The Dos and Don’ts of a Video Call
It’s another week of social distancing, and almost all of us are having to work or study from our homes. That being said, it’s important to know what you should and shouldn’t do when you find yourself in a video call. Here are some tips to help you out.
4y ago
Heading East
The gunfire had ceased, the agonising cries could no longer be heard. The streets of Dhaka went silent after a night that many had thought would outlast eternity itself. Karim left his residence in Mohakhali and headed towards his hometown in Daudkandi to meet up with his family.
4y ago
Is Dropping a Semester Worth It?
A decision that comes with its benefits as well as repercussions.
4y ago
January 17, 2020
AI experiments you can tinker with
Sketch2Code, Microsoft Sketch2Code uses artificial intelligence to convert drawings into working HTML code. This is achieved through the use of computer vision, a combination of AI and image processing.
January 10, 2020
Starting a career in freelancing
People aged 15 and younger constitute about a third of the total population of Bangladesh. Less than 5 per cent of the population constitutes of people older than 65.
January 9, 2020
Back for another run
Psycho Pass went off air in 2014 with the end of its second season. This was followed by a movie in 2015 and another movie-trilogy in early 2019. The show then gave fans what they’ve been asking for a long time—a third season.
January 2, 2020
How to Compose a Job Posting From a Job Seeker’s POV
Let's not make life more difficult for job seekers.
December 26, 2019
Slice of Life Animation
Domics: Dominic Panganiban, or better known as Dom, started the YouTube channel “Domics” back in 2012.
December 19, 2019
Kobul Digital Marketing Services For Your Wedding
Kobul Digital is a digital marketing agency established to promote your wedding in the most efficient way possible. With our team of full-time interns, we’ll make sure that your wedding receives more attention than all the royal weddings combined.
December 12, 2019
In conversation with the brains behind agontuk
Agontuk is an open-world game in development by M7 Productions, and Attrito. It’s something that is being talked about on social media as well as among the gaming community of Bangladesh for a while now. Agontuk has a dedicated team of 35 members working behind it, and we sat down with four of them recently — Mehraj Maruf, Zahin Adeeb, Rayhan Sharif, and Koushik Sarker, to talk about the game, and what we can expect from it.
November 14, 2019
Which Bangla keyboard is for you
A lot of debate already exists out there on which keyboard is the better one when it comes to typing in Bangla. There are two options among typing software. On one hand, you have Bijoy, the first software created to facilitate Bangla typing for our computers.
October 31, 2019
Where lost balls go to be found again
Once upon a time, during a game of street cricket, a taped-up tennis ball was hit so hard that it ended up in a dark alley. The alley had no way in, nor did it have a way out. The ball lay there, waiting for its owner to come looking for it. But alas, that never happened.
August 1, 2019
Stages of Dealing With a Bad ISP
Internet is needed to communicate with others and sharing memes.
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