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Looking at your dream job? Here’s how to get hired

Proactive job hunting involves thorough research, tailored resumes, networking, and interview preparation. Research industry trends, enhance skills via online courses, align resumes with job descriptions, leverage LinkedIn, and practice thoughtful responses for first impressions.

Top tips for maintaining your New Year's resolutions successfully

New year resolutions often fail due to fleeting motivation. Instead, create a system with achievable, SMART goals, broken down into smaller steps. Consistently track progress, maintain routines, and focus on controlling daily actions for lasting change.

Mastering tasks: Jot it down, get it done

Organising thoughts through writing improves clarity and productivity. Use to-do lists, SMART goal-setting, problem analysis, and gratitude journaling to streamline tasks, plan effectively, ease cognitive overload, and foster mindfulness. Boost focus and achieve more effortlessly.

Dust, mosquitoes, dry skin: Dhaka’s real winter dilemmas

Dhaka winters bring rooftop parties, but also three menaces: mosquitoes, dust, and dry skin. Resilient Dhakaites fight back with coils, sprays, lotions, and creative solutions, transforming winter’s challenges into a season of quirky defence.

Discover Fokinni Bazar: Where your Tk 10 goes a long way

Fokinni Bazar, near Dhaka's Tejkunipara railway tracks, offers dignity through hyper-affordable groceries. Vendors salvage discarded goods to feed the underprivileged, fostering community and resilience despite risks from passing trains and economic struggles.

The morning routine billionaires swear by—Can you handle it?

The One Billion Dollar Morning Routine, created by brain coach Jim Kwik, emphasizes early rising, hydration, gratitude, exercise, mindfulness, planning, learning, and a healthy breakfast. Avoiding distractions optimizes focus, energy, and productivity for achieving goals.

How to smell amazing without suffocating the room

Fragrance should be subtle and intimate, not overpowering. Apply perfume to pulse points, avoid rubbing it in, and be mindful of seasonal changes. Winter’s cooler temperatures make scents last longer, but be cautious of external odours.

Facing a heart attack when alone? Here’s your survival guide

The natural response to a heart attack in a crowded public place would be to cry out for help. But what if you are home alone and have a heart attack? Well, here are some things you should do.

Mild winter, major style: Essential light jackets and sweaters for Bangladesh

Bangladesh’s mild winter calls for light, stylish layers like jackets, shawls, and sweaters. Opt for breathable fabrics, neutral tones, and versatile accessories like scarves and gloves to stay comfortable and chic throughout the season.

April 20, 2023
April 20, 2023

How to adopt stray animals

We are surrounded by cute creatures in the form of cats and dogs. Most of the areas we live in are filled with them and internet/social media is also filled with amazing rescue stories and how adopting a stray changes peoples’ life. Taking in stray animals can indeed be a very fulfilling and rewarding experience but it can also go horribly wrong if not done correctly. There are a lot of factors to take into consideration and given below, are a few steps you should take before you adopt.

April 13, 2023
April 13, 2023

Eid Bonus making you restless? Here’s what you should and shouldn’t do

For Eid-ul-Fitr, Eid bonus usually means hitting the mall and buying the newest collection of clothes, shoes, perfumes, and other accessories you need to make you look like a movie star during Eid day. For others, it could be grabbing the electronics that had their heart and mind for the past year.

April 5, 2023
April 5, 2023

Dos and don’ts of hair colouring

Hair colouring is a popular beauty treatment that has been around for centuries. While it can transform your appearance and make you feel confident and stylish, it also requires care and attention. To ensure your hair colour stays vibrant and healthy, it is important to know the dos and don'ts of hair colouring.

March 13, 2023
March 13, 2023

7 useful tips to beat procrastination

Even the most productive person in the world is not safe from the treacherous clutches of procrastination. It’s something we are all guilty of doing and even though some of us simply thrive under the eleventh-hour pressure, procrastination does take a toll on us at the end of the day and it makes the overall quality of our work, and mental health go down.

March 13, 2023
March 13, 2023

5 easy tips to improve your slideshow skills

The art of slide-making has taken on a soaring level of popularity, with amazing slide templates and slideshow makers now becoming more prominent in improving one’s slideshow game. Businesses, schools, and others in today's digital environment rely heavily on presentations to disseminate information, teach, inspire, and convince their internal and external audiences.

March 11, 2023
March 11, 2023

5 things smartest people do to be productive

The key to success in today’s fast-paced world is productivity. Being productive and smart can help you in achieving your goals and realising your potential, whether you are a student, a working person, or an entrepreneur. However, not everyone is inherently productive. In reality, it's a talent that must be developed and refined through time.

February 22, 2023
February 22, 2023

Learning to say No!

A vital life skill that many individuals struggle with is learning to say "no." It may be challenging to set limits and advocate for oneself, whether it's in response to a social invitation, a request for assistance at work, or a request for a personal favour. Nonetheless, it may be beneficial to others to say "no," as well as one's personal well-being.

February 20, 2023
February 20, 2023

6 behaviours to avoid

While there are plenty of tips and tricks one can internalise when it comes to becoming classy, not much has been said about the set of behaviours to avoid if you wish to exude elegance and grace.

February 16, 2023
February 16, 2023

How to get to Saint Martin’s Island

You can take three options or routes for your trip to the island, directly from Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, or the super-tiring route through Teknaf.

February 5, 2023
February 5, 2023

A guide to buying chocolates for your valentine

So, here are a few easy ways to pick the perfect chocolate for your valentine.