June 2, 2016
Phases of a Skype call
Welcome to Bangladesh, a land where the internet connection is as fragile as our CGPAs. If you talk about the duration of the call connection, it is as infrequent as my concentration during Chemistry class.
May 26, 2016
Nailing a Rochona
In a usual Bengali second paper exam, we allocate a period of 45 minutes to an hour for writing an essay.
May 26, 2016
How Parents React to Your Success
We all dream of winning the world some day and make everyone around us super proud. However, life is not a movie and most Asian parents just seem to suppress their reactions.
May 12, 2016
The Index Toe
Once when my grandma came to visit us, I discovered a jewellery box beneath her pillow. It had the cutest hair clips.
April 28, 2016
How to Network Loudly
Networking is important. It can help you build the right connections with the right people.
April 21, 2016
When Parents go Digital
It wasn't long ago when our parents decided to update themselves on the technology of latest gadgets and social media.
April 14, 2016
Where the heck is Matt? In Dhaka!
When I reached the Crescent Lake Bridge at 2pm on April 9, I wasn't expecting many people to show up.
March 24, 2016
4 Commandments of Borrowing a Phone
We get hit by a wave of panic when someone borrows our phone. No matter who the borrower is – from best friends to parents...
March 17, 2016
KNOWING WHEN TO SHUT UP
Knowing when to open your mouth and when to keep it shut is valuable wisdom. There is nothing wrong in speaking our hearts out, but we also need to recognise the thin line, crossing which irritates others.
February 11, 2016
6 Steps to Fundraising
No matter what we say, money is important. It's not unusual for families to go bankrupt while trying to save members who are suffering from illnesses as severe as cancer. As important as dignity is, there is no shame in raising fund to help someone live.