From cramped to clever: Remodelling Dhaka's tiny kitchens
Hosne Ara Afroz's kitchen ran on a single rule: nothing gets to stay where it is. The rice cooker moved to the stool when curry needed the stove. The cutting board moved to the stove when groceries needed the sink. Whatever was cooking got shoved toward the floor when anything...
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Dr Algorithm: How social media became Bangladesh's unofficial Psychiatrist
A growing generation of young people across the country is bypassing professional medical evaluations and diagnosing themselves with OCD, ADHD or even anxiety issues. They are confident in what they have analysed with some of the clicks on the phone, evaluations entirely, choosing instead to self-diagnose mental health conditions using...
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The rise of women-only gyms and fitness culture in Dhaka
Fitness culture is changing very fast in Dhaka. People want to stay healthy and strong. Not only that, people find it an escape from daily hurdles in life, especially women. Women are joining fitness clubs in large numbers. A big part of this trend is the rise of women-only gyms....
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