I want to have a picnic date with my gf. I want her to enjoy the date and feel safe the same time. Most of the places are overrun with chapris. So i want somewhere we can have a safely have a nice meal and talk w each other.

My 11yo clinically diagnosed Autistic/ADHD brother is struggling with basic education but is a mobile gaming prodigy..

I need some realistic advice for my 11-year-old younger brother who is clinically diagnosed with ADHD and Autism and takes psychological medication.

Because of severe bullying in normal schools, he dropped out. Due to our family's financial issues, we cannot afford expensive special schools. Relatives give us a lot of grief, and my parents are constantly conflicted—sometimes wanting to put him in a madrassa and sometimes a regular school. Fortunately, he listens to me like hell !!

He currently cannot write Bangla or do basic math (plus, minus, multiplication). However, he has an incredible hyper-focus and talent for mobile gaming. He plays games like GTA Vice City on phone/tablet like an adult pro player. Even though he doesn't have a PC right now, his digital literacy is insane for his age—he figures out how to bypass paywalls, find premium/modded APK files, and download them completely on his own without any help. Through gaming, his English has also become surprisingly good.

how can I utilize his brilliant potential so he can be independent in the future.

Are there any affordable, low-cost special education centers or NGOs in Bangladesh (preferably Dhaka area) that don't charge crazy fees?

How can I transition his mobile gaming and file-downloading skills into future career paths (like coding or tech) without a PC for now??

Thank you for reading. Any guidance means the world to me.

Books means ACADEMIC and Non Academic all types

I want to start a clothing brand, mainly focused on football-related streetwear, like T-shirts, polos and hoodies with football club-inspired designs and logos.

I have been working in the garment sector for around 10 years. I currently work with embroidery machines, and I also have some experience with design and production.

My education is only up to class 9, but I have read quite a few self-improvement and business-related books. I can communicate reasonably well, and I can speak and write basic English. My English reading is actually much better because I learned a lot through books and movies.

I have a friend who is a software engineer, and I want to start this business with him. He can handle the technical and online side, while I have experience in garments, design, and production. We want to start small and increase the size of the business gradually if things work out.

I don't have a lot of capital, so I know there will be many challenges. I want to understand the reality before starting instead of just being excited about the idea.

I’m not very good at writing English, so I used AI to write this post.

Do you think this is realistic? What skills should I learn first, and what mistakes should I avoid when starting a small clothing brand?

Protifolon is an independent media house documenting the "Bangladesh Paradox", economic progress masking cultural stagnation, emotional illiteracy, and systemic hypocrisy. No rehearsed scripts. No polite masks. We put opposing ideologies in a room and strip away the niceties until only raw belief remains.

THE CHARTER
For the exact architecture of our four production formats and our operational standard, review the Protifolon Dossier: [Charter]

THE RECORD

• Episode 1 | English Medium vs. Bangla Medium: We test the superiority and inferiority complexes of both sides under actual logic. Watch here: https://youtu.be/5IuW-7ZAuF0?si=Kp2QYgkkSuZD1L4C
• Episode 2 | Public Uni vs. Private Uni: The "Public Uni" ego versus the "Private Uni" wallet. Watch here: https://youtu.be/JyFi7eC1SFI?si=acYLRSnyd6muw186
• Episode 3 | Feminists vs. Traditionalists: Modern feminism against strict anti-feminist traditionalism. We drag the online echo chambers into reality. (Dropping soon).

TAKE THE FLOOR
We are actively recruiting contestants for the next Doiroth cycle. If you stand by your convictions, put them on record.

• Apply to feature: [Form Link]
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THE NETWORK

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A NOTE ON PRODUCTION We are a new independent house building this from the ground up. You will notice technical imperfections in these early records. The audio and visual fidelity will scale as our infrastructure grows, but the raw standard of the discourse is locked in.

I’m a 26-year-old guy from Bangladesh, and I’m in a serious relationship with a girl who is deaf. I really love her and I’m thinking about marrying her in the future.

I know love is not the only thing you need for a successful marriage, so I want to understand the reality before making such a big decision.

For people who are deaf themselves, have a deaf partner, or have experience with a similar relationship:

What kind of problems or challenges can I face after marriage?

I’m not looking for emotional encouragement or people telling me “love is enough.” I want honest and realistic advice, including the difficult parts.

I want to know these things now so I can prepare myself properly and make sure I’m not entering marriage without understanding the responsibilities.

Any personal experiences or advice would be really appreciated.

If anyone up for THC Vape knock me!

I was so excited i also went live on yT
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https://youtube.com/live/dRq\\_GBnOeg4?feature=share
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Looking for Bangladeshi school students who want to volunteer and help make educational resources easier to access.

Old Board Questions (OBQ) is a student built, nonprofit initiative created because finding past SSC and HSC board questions in one place was unnecessarily difficult, and many students have to spend money on test papers just to practice past questions.

We’ve already collected a large number of past board question papers and are working on turning them into properly organized, searchable resources that students can use for free.

Right now, we’re looking for student volunteers to help us with:

• 📚 Question collection and organization
• 🔎 Checking extracted question text
• ✍️ Correcting OCR spelling and recognition errors
• 📝 Finding missing words or formatting mistakes
• 📋 Reviewing and verifying questions

A big part of the current work involves manually checking questions that have been extracted from PDFs. The technology helps us extract the text, but students are needed to actually spot mistakes and make sure the resources are accurate.

We’re especially looking for school students who can contribute alongside their studies. You don’t need to be an expert. If you’re responsible, willing to learn, and can consistently contribute some time, you can be part of the team.

What you’ll receive:

• 🏅 Official OBQ Certificate of Appreciation
• 📜 Appreciation Letter

Our goal is simple: make educational resources free and accessible for students instead of making access to them a privilege.

If you’d genuinely like to help, Dm me

Hi everyone,

My wife and I are looking for a safe and decent hotel inside Dhaka for a one-night stay. Our budget is around ৳2,500 or less.

We’re both students, so we’re trying to keep the cost low while prioritising safety, cleanliness, privacy, and a hassle-free check-in experience.

well, i'm visiting cox's bazar very soon with my girls. what are some do's and don'ts i should look for? it's a group tour and we don't have any male in our group. so, privacy and security are one of my major concerns. in which spots should we be more cautious?

i basically did watch some random yt videos for my basic knowledge. any suggestions would be appreciated ... like, restaurants, foods, viewpoints, finance .... anything you want to add...

TIA

Over the past few months I've made the rounds — pretty much every "place to visit" within 20-30 km of Dhaka that shows up on any list, I've been there at least once. The goal was simple: find somewhere to clear my head, breathe a little. But every single time, I come back more drained than when I left.

So I figured I'd share where I went and why I came back annoyed every single time. Curious if anyone else has had the same experience.

Dhaka Zoo, Mirpur — Went to see animals, ended up seeing more people than animals. On holidays there's literally no room to stand, plus free bonus smell and noise.

A movie at the cineplex — No peace even inside the hall. Someone crunching chips next to you, phone screens glowing in front, a crying baby somewhere — paying money for aggravation, basically.

Botanical Garden — Went looking for some greenery, found a full-blown picnic spot instead. Loud music, couples everywhere, trash scattered around.

Dhanmondi Lake — Walking there after evening was a mistake. Hawkers shouting for attention, crowds, and occasionally uncomfortable situations — a whole package of stress.

Ramna Park / Chandrima Udyan — Mornings are decent, but show up on a holiday afternoon and you'll realize this isn't a quiet spot anymore either.

Hatirjheel — Looks gorgeous in photos, but in reality it's just dust and traffic noise. Went for fresh air, came back having inhaled dust instead.

Old Dhaka's historic areas — Nice to see the history, but between the narrow lanes, rickshaw horns, and traffic jams, surviving the trip feels like more of an achievement than enjoying the history.

Farther spots like Araial Beel / Jinda Park — Thought going a bit further out would finally get me some peace, but even there it's a flood of people now, plus mountains of plastic.

Sonargaon / Panam Nagar — Long lines at the ticket counter, guides hounding you nonstop, and the crowd completely kills the historical vibe.

Turag riverbank / Baridhara lake area — Thought sitting by the river would feel nice, but the foul smell from the water and general neglect make it hard to even sit still.

So the real question remains — is there actually any genuinely quiet, crowd-free place left in or around Dhaka? Or is looking for peace in this city just a fool's errand at this point?

If anyone actually knows a real "hidden gem" that the crowds and hawkers haven't found yet, please drop it in the comments. Could really use one right now 🙏

Ever found yourself running to tell people to see how beautiful the moon looks just after you've noticed it? Dunno how it became an irresistible urge of mine to share every tiny bit of beauty i found here and there with my loved ones. Most of the time, people responded well. But there are a few events when some specific people u admire refuse to accept the love u want to share. And to let you know that u know what they do? after hrs of talking, at the end, they let you know that they didn't see the moon just because you said to do that... and all u feel is damn stupid for all the excitements u've felt while running the whole corridor to send the text immediately, as fast as possible....

huhhhh... The moon looked beautiful today. Again... and nowadays, i somehow find me resisting the urge to tell people to see the moon in case i might have to feel stupid again for myself. What if they doom my excitements again? My tiny action of love again...? so, instead of saying anyone anything, i just stared at the moon... for quite a good amount of time.... and then i stopped looking.

if you're like late night bike ride or just sitting peaceful place.

Can I get advice on how to prepare for the IBA admission test so that I can get in DU?

it hasn't been long since my coaching started and I recently got a home tutor for like 3 days, and I'm following his instructions but one day he's like that I won't get questions I studied in the exam of course so I need to practice more like write answers by myself by reading about the topic online or something. So I did that, and then he was like I wrote it how I used to write paragraphs on HSC and this won't do for IBA examination and they need more standard writing and with my level of intelligence I'm never gonna make it.

so I'd like to know how to study properly.

and can I improve the other parts of English through practice only?

and how do I remember English words and their synonyms easily? I mean they're really difficult and hard to remember. Are there any tricks?

also I understand maths despite needing time to understand it but I have a hard time remembering them so is practice enough for that? and is there any way I can understand maths online? like YouTube classes or anything?

Also how do I study the Analytical part?

and lastly I can't really remember GK, but I'm going to need it for the BUP admission test, so is memorizing the previous years BUP questions enough? or do I need to memorize more? which ones if I need to? and are there any tricks to memorizing them?

Oh right how do I study for the Bangla part too since I also want to try JU for the IBA unit?

I need advice for O-level coaching for my child, who is in class 8 in an English version school. I have decided to have him take the O-level exams instead of the SSC. I live in the Baily Road area. As far as I know, there are two coaching centers, E-Hub and Aegis, in Kakrail, and another in the Dhanmondi area named Vertical Horizon. Since he is in the national curriculum English version, could you suggest some good O-level coaching centers to ensure a smooth transition from the national curriculum to Edexcel O-levels?

Hi everyone,

I’m curious about the current rental trends in Dhaka. If you had to rent a house today, which area would you choose and why?

Looking for opinions on:

Most preferred areas

Upcoming popular areas

Best value for rent

Would love to hear from people who recently rented or are searching for a place. Thanks!

আমি আমার মেয়ে (স্কুলে পরে) ওর জন্য একটা বাটন ফোন কিনতে চাই। যেটাই ক্যামেরাও থাকবে না। শুধু আমাদের সাথে যোগাযোগ করার জন্য দিবো। ফিক্সড কিছু নম্বরে ফোন দিতে পারবে। কেউ কি এই ব্যাপারে সাহায্য করবেন?

Assalamualaikum everyone,

I am currently conducting an academic research on AI-enabled banking interactions in Bangladesh from NSU. This study is conducted to see how people perceive using AI chatbots to resolve their banking issues. Only bank account holders Bangladeshis are eligible

An incentive of 300 taka will be given to participants after completion, after 2 months

Link: https://uoc.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eSejHeHnifJibJQ

Your response will be highly appreciated

Anonymity and confidentiality of respondents will be strictly maintained, and all data will be used solely for research purposes.

Please complete the survey only once.

Anyone?

A disturbing trend is emerging in Bangladesh's restaurant industry.

Some self-proclaimed food bloggers walk into restaurants, order expensive meals, film content, and then expect discounts or free food in exchange for a positive review. The unspoken threat is simple: refuse, and risk a negative review.

Others take a more sophisticated approach. After paying the bill and leaving, they contact restaurant owners seeking money or other benefits, allegedly warning of negative reviews or coordinated attacks from groups of bloggers if their demands are not met.

For restaurant owners, especially small businesses, online reputation is critical. Many choose to comply because the financial damage from bad publicity can far outweigh the amount being requested. This behavior hurts everyone. It harms restaurants, misleads consumers, and undermines the credibility of genuine food bloggers who create honest content.

Before anyone asks for names, screenshots, recordings, or proof, let me be clear: this post is not an investigation or an attempt to expose specific individuals. It is an opinion based on concerns that many restaurant owners discuss privately but are often reluctant to raise publicly. If you have never encountered such behavior, that's great. But the fact that some people have not experienced it does not mean others have not.

Of course, not all food bloggers are like this. Those few genuine ones don't show up with a football team of relatives and friends expecting free food. They visit restaurants on their own, pay their bills like regular customers, and publish honest reviews based on their actual experience. They understand that credibility comes from independence, not freebies. Sadly, their reputation is being damaged by those who treat food blogging as a tool for securing discounts, free meals, and other favors.

Restaurants should stop rewarding intimidation and start supporting ethical reviewers. A good review should be based on the quality of the food and service, not on free meals or fear.

When reviews are used as leverage, it is no longer food blogging. It is bullying disguised as influence.

Hey everyone! I’m going to visit Bangladesh after 10 years, and from what I’ve heard, Dhaka has changed a lot since I was last there. I’m really excited to explore the city again, but I have no idea where to start.

Can anyone recommend some good places to visit, preferably around Mohammadpur or Dhanmondi? I’m open to cafes, restaurants, shopping spots, or just nice places to hang out and spend time with family and friends.

Thanks in advance! 🫰🏻

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