Lifestyle
Why do you wake up repeatedly to urinate at night?
Waking once or twice during the night to urinate can be normal for some people. But regularly waking several times and having it disrupt sleep or daily life may point to an underlying problem.
Lazy Mom’s Day: A day to let mothers rest and recharge
Today is Lazy Mom’s Day, an informal observance that encourages families to give mothers a break from their daily household responsibilities and make time for rest and themselves.
One sentence wise husbands should never say to their wives
A relationship expert has warned that telling a wife, “My parents will always come first, and you have to adjust to them,” can create insecurity and resentment in a marriage.
7 reasons black coffee may be a better choice without sugar or milk
For many people, a cup of coffee is the first comfort of the morning. But while milk, sugar and cream can make coffee smoother and sweeter, drinking it black may offer some potential health and lifestyle benefits without the added calories.
Together yet apart? How smartphones can become an invisible wall in marriage
Smartphones and technology have revolutionised the way people communicate. In just a few seconds, they can bring people separated by great distances closer together. Yet excessive use of the same technology can sometimes create distance between people who are physically right next to each other. In particular, spending long periods absorbed in a phone can gradually reduce communication and emotional intimacy between married couples.
Not dating, not breaking up: Gen Z’s new dating trend ‘dial-toning’
You meet someone on social media, start talking regularly, develop a mutual interest and perhaps even consider a relationship. Then, suddenly, the conversation stops.
How to put load shedding to use instead of irritation
A shortage has been created in the electricity supply in the country due to the crisis of fuel and gas. As a result many have to remain without electricity for a long time starting from the busy time of the day to the time of rest at night. Such a situation in the heat can naturally increase irritation, discomfort and mental pressure. However according to the experts it is also possible to put the time of load shedding to use for mental peace and physical exercise by developing some conscious habits.
Where to catch beauty of autumn’s white Kash flowers near Dhaka
Autumn brings a familiar transformation to Bengal’s landscape—clear blue skies, drifting white clouds, gentle breezes and fields of blooming kash flowers swaying in the wind.
Mankiping: The invisible labour of women carrying men's emotional burden
Within relationships, there exists a form of labour that remains unseen, unpaid, and largely unrecognised—yet millions of women silently carry it every day. Sitting beside a partner to listen when he is upset, reminding him of a friend's birthday, taking on the responsibility of maintaining family ties, or quietly managing the social circle of a male partner—all of these are now being defined globally under a specific term: 'mankiping'. In Bangla, it translates roughly to 'purush-paricharya' (male-caretaking).
Why does others' lives seem happier? What 'Social Comparison Theory' says
Standing in front of the mirror, we see ourselves as ordinary. Yet the neighbour's new car or a colleague's recent promotion seems extraordinary. This feeling is not unique to any one person. Psychology suggests that we spend about 10 to 12 percent of our daily thoughts comparing ourselves to others. This tendency to compare is a fundamental part of human psychology—not a product of modern life's anxieties, but rather an ancient instinct deeply rooted in human nature.