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A wooden eyewear made by Rodchoshma, an online store. Beginning its wooden eyewear journey in January 2024, Rodchoshma now ships eyewear to 18 countries, including the US, UK, Australia, Germany, Spain, Norway, Switzerland, Portugal, Ireland, Turkey, and the Netherlands. Photo: Courtesy
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Rodchoshma: Crafting wooden eyewear that wins hearts from Bangladesh to beyond

Kayaking through Diabari lake: A quiet retreat from urban chaos
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Kayaking through Diabari lake: A quiet retreat from urban chaos

The Confucius Institute is alive with colour—Chinese lanterns, lucky cats, and elegant calligraphy line the walls, transforming it into a miniature China. Photo: Asma Sultana Prova
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Confucius Institute in Dhaka: Where you can learn language, dragon dance and more

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Dhaka University has 56 research centres. Then why does it struggle to produce world-class research?

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Tracing the forgotten past of Dhanmondi

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How five of Dhaka’s top eateries have stood the test of time

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Milestone Tragedy

The last tiffin

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Open source legal advice: How Facebook groups are empowering victims of land disputes

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Too sick to leave bed for tests? Call Amar Lab

BUET Professor Md Ehsan stands beside his newly designed autorickshaw—just 3.2 metres long and 1.5 metres wide—built for two passengers to ensure greater stability and prevent tipping. With a safety-focused top speed of 30 km/h, the vehicle can be produced at an estimated cost of Tk1.5 lakh. Photo: Junayet Rashel
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Buet’s smart fix for Dhaka's autorickshaws

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Solyman and his Tk30 books: A business with a heart

In 2020, Dhaka rickshaw puller Mohammad Shukkur displayed the slogan, “It’s not my clothes but your mentality that is to blame for rape” on his rickshaw. Despite criticism, he rode with it for over a year until it rusted off. Now, amid rising rape cases, he vows to restore it, renewing his call for change. Photo: Collected
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Truth on three wheels: A rickshaw puller’s protest against victim blaming in rape

Shahi International, a wholesale cube shop in Old Dhaka’s Chawkbazar, boasts a collection of over 50 categories of Rubik’s cubes, making it a haven for puzzle enthusiasts. From the classic 3x3 to the intricate Megaminx and gear cubes, Shahi offers a wide variety to challenge and entertain, with prices ranging from Tk80 to nearly Tk4,000. The photo was taken recently. Photo: Asma Sultana Prova
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Twist, turn, solve: Meet Rubik's Cube heaven in Chawkbazar