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Reading Time: 3 minutes As far as we know, encroachment in our nation is a concerning issue for various reasons. Land-grabbing is already a common occurrence and has been going on for decades. Needless to say, there are a lot of unethical practices like scamming, corruption and the use of violence in the land-grabbing process. However, we still don’t talk about this major issue as much and maybe that’s why it still exists. Read below to understand what it means and how it can slow down a city’s overall development. What is encroachment and how can we deal with it? Encroachment basically refers to when one property owner trespasses and enters the property ground of a neighbor and builds or demolishes the neighbor’s property in order to build their own. For instance, crossing the property line and building a gate around the house or making a garden and taking up extra space from the…

Reading Time: 3 minutes Everyone is going green these days, for obvious reasons. Large companies and individuals are taking up green practices maybe because our planet needs this now more than ever. World environment day (or Eco Day) is a day dedicated for the betterment of our environment. In this day, let’s shed some light on this topic and celebrating World Environment Day. History The celebration of this day was initiated way back in 1972 by the UN. However, the first celebration took place in 1974 which shows environmental awareness goes back a couple of decades. Since then, it has successfully become the single largest celebration of the environment in the world. Right now, more than a hundred countries and many local communities celebrate this occasion. World Environment Day takes place on June 5, every year. However, it is not a public holiday; it is an awareness day which is celebrated to raise awareness…

Reading Time: 5 minutes With the technological development, there are many things happening now that we could not even imagine before. Through a mere mobile app, you can now buy bus tickets, get medical consultation, hire services for household chores and share rides. All of these were possible because some startups from Dhaka were courageous enough to come forward  with their breakthrough ideas. It was just the other day that the local ride sharing app Pathao started and now they are operating abroad as well and their co-founded was featured on a world-famous magazine like Forbes. These small startups can bring major changes in our nation. Today, we will be talking about some of those startups of Dhaka. Jeeon We don’t know if the name is derived from “jeeonkathi’ or not but the startup company Jeeon Bangladesh came to be for the welfare of people living in the rural areas of Bangladesh. This company…

Reading Time: 4 minutes If us Bangladeshis are known for something, it’s our hospitality. Unlike in Western countries, it’s common in our culture for houseguests to stay for quite a while visiting. While we are good at showing off our hospitality skills, it’s also true that entertaining houseguests can sometimes be a tedious task. So, to make sure your guests have a good time, below is a list of tips on how to entertain guests that will brush up your hospitality skills and make you a good host. Create a meal plan Personally, I think it makes everything easier if you know what kind of food your guests prefer. It’s also advised to ask your guests if they have any food restrictions and allergies. Some people like having their coffee Black, others with cream and sugar. Have a conversation beforehand so that you can appear extra hospitable! Having a general set of expectations will…

Reading Time: 4 minutes The month of Ramadan is coming to an end and Eid is knocking at the door. Everyone is either busy at home or at the office. Eid vacation will start in a few days. Who doesn’t want to make sure that everything is well placed? Time flies by when it’s Eid. You probably have come up with a plan for Eid decoration already. However, is Eid decoration only limited to interior decoration? Not at all! There are thousands of work but not enough time. Read below to know how you can take stress free preparation for the end of Ramadan. Clean your house Eid-ul-fitr means filling ourselves with purity and sacredness. It’s our duty to spread the sacredness within our surroundings as well. The first step is to clean the house. To celebrate such a holy occasion like Eid, your house should be clean as well. Let’s start with wiping…

Reading Time: 4 minutes May was quite eventful for various reasons, especially because it was the month of Ramadan. However, the arrival of Eid is going to make June even better! As we embrace the festivity of it all, there are tons of other events that are going to take place during that month as well. Read below to know more about the exciting events in June. Biggest Fuchka Festival 2019 Date: June 24, Monday Time: 11 PM – 2 AM Venue: Mirpur DOHS Shopping Complex Field As the name suggests, the biggest fuchka festival of the year is here! Bangladesh has some of the best street food and this festival will have it all – starting from regular fuchka to a unique array of other similar snacks to munch on!  This public event is hosted by Festivity Events. Upon visiting, you will find Mutton fuchka, Beef fuchka, Sukha Puri, Pani Puri, Bhel Puri,…

Reading Time: 4 minutes Everyone chooses to express themselves in different ways. Some express through singing or dancing; others choose poetry, drama or even literature. However, using architecture as a form of art to express oneself  is really an underrated choice. It’s not easy to create a house with a spectacular design, yet, this form of art gets less appreciation than it deserves. Our home is our place for relaxation. All the architects want their designs to fit into any urban area of the world. However, there’s no shortage of people with strange ideas. That’s why a lot of architects stand out with their unique, eye-catching designs that easily stands out from other buildings. Today, we will talk about some of those designs that made some of the unusual homes in the world. Airplane house – Hillsboro, Oregon American people are probably a little too luxury-loving and the airplane home is just a small…

Reading Time: 4 minutes Offices and homes need various kinds of lighting. Traditional lights went out of use a long time ago. Even if it is a simple lamp, the design along with it should speak of newness. Nowadays, some people tend to match their lights with the theme of their interior decor. Matching your lamps with the color of your wall is likely to make your living space appear more pleasant. Despite the efficiency of White lights, warm shades have become very popular these days. Most offices and homes use warm lights but nowadays, people tend to switch it up with different sorts of lighting. Since Eid is right around the corner, who doesn’t need Eid decoration tips for this occasion? So, where can we buy our preferred choice of lights? Read below to know more about the light markets in Dhaka. New Market There is nothing you can think of that is…

Reading Time: 4 minutes After the month long of sunrise-to-sunset fasting, Eid-ul-Fitr is finally here. When translated from Arabic, Eid-ul-Fitr literally means ‘festival of the breaking the fast’. This event is one of the two most important occasions in the Muslim calendar. Like every year, Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated on the first day of the month of Shawwal. Unlike the Gregorian calendar, the Islamic or the Hijri calendar sets events based on the movements of the moon rather than the sun. Every year around 1.6 billion Muslims celebrate Eid together. The day of Eid is confirmed upon the sighting of the moon which is decided by the local governing religious body. So, to make your day extra joyous, read below to know about Eid celebrations and things you can do on Eid day with your loved ones. Applying Henna From little girls to women of all ages, everyone looks forward to this age-old tradition the…

Reading Time: 4 minutes “ ফাল্গুনে বিকশিত কাঞ্চন ফুল , ডালে ডালে পুঞ্জিত আম্রমুকুল । চঞ্চল মৌমাছি গুঞ্জরি গায় , বেণুবনে মর্মরে দক্ষিণবায় ”    -রবীন্দ্রনাথ ঠাকুর Kabiguru made sure to include the message of spring’s arrival in his poetry. There are endless poems about spring and spring is all about flowers. As the cold winter leaves, spring comes bearing colorful flowers. It knocks on the door and all of a sudden, the unbearable cold starts going away and Spring replaces by using various kinds of flower everywhere. Flowers make a big impact on our lives. Our country is full of traditions and we always have cultural events coming up where we need flowers. From wedding ceremonies to gift cards or at the back of the head on a bun, we use spring flowers almost always in these kinds of scenarios. Flowers play a special role in our everyday lives. Be it for a…