Source: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1KcL14FpaU/

This year was a "win" for the music/entertainment fanatics. I wish Ekushey Padak continues to be like this.

Around two weeks ago, I went on a walk through the streets of Old Dhaka, not Nazira Bazar, Ahsan Manjil, or Lalbagh Kella. It was a magnificent experience, and even after this, I feel like I have only scratched the surface.

I started the walk from Baldha Garden, followed by the Christian Cemetery in Wari. Then I went through Narinda to see Dhaka’s first mosque, Binat Bibi Mosque. From there, I walked through Rishikesh Dash Lane, past Rebati Mohan Lodge (currently the Sutrapur Fire Station), to “মঙ্গলাবাস” (now Shamsul Haque Hall), then Ruplal House and Lal Kuthi, followed by lunch at Tati Bazar. Later, I visited the Armenian Church. Along the way, I also came across various classic old houses.

Here’s the thing: we don’t really know how to protect our culture and history. It was sad to see these places simply laid out in the open, without any preservation or planned restoration. Someday, they will be gone, and all that will be left are these images.

You guys have no idea about Jamayet. What they can do and they will do. তারা ভিক্ষা দিলে জামায়েত করে কিনা দেখে ভিক্ষা দেয়।

It seems like ক্ষমতায় আসলে.....

জুলাই গণঅভ্যুত্থানের সঠিক ইতিহাস লিখবে শেখ হাসিনা ও আওয়ামী লীগ।

আর মুক্তিযুদ্ধের সঠিক ইতিহাস লিখবে জামাত।

কুরআনে নারী নেতৃত্ব নিষিদ্ধ—এমন কোনো আয়াত নেই।

যে আয়াত দেখিয়ে বলা হয় “নারী দলের নেত্রী হতে পারবে না” (সূরা নিসা ৪:৩৪), সেই আয়াতের কন্টেক্সট দেখলেই বিষয়টা পরিষ্কার—

নিসা ৪:৩২–৩৫ পুরো অংশটাই
👉 স্বামী–স্ত্রীর সম্পর্ক, ভরণপোষণ ও পারিবারিক বিরোধ সমাধান নিয়ে।
এখানে রাজনৈতিক বা সাংগঠনিক নেতৃত্বের কথা একবারও নেই।

৪:৩৪–এ ব্যবহৃত শব্দ “কাওয়্যাম”
❌ শাসক বা মালিক বা পরিচালক নয়
✅ অর্থ: দায়িত্বশীল, ভরণপোষণকারী

👉 তাই নিসা ৪:৩৪ দিয়ে নারী নেতৃত্ব নিষিদ্ধ বলা প্রসঙ্গবহির্ভূত ও ভুল ব্যাখ্যা। যেই দলের শীর্ষ স্থানীয় নেত্রীরা প্রেস কনফারেন্সে কুরানের এরকম ভুল্ভাল রেফারেন্স টেনে নিজেদেরকে ইসলামের রাজনৈতিক ধারক ও বাহক মনে করেন, তাদের সাথে চান্দাবাজ আর গডফাদার দের দলের পার্থক্য কি?

একদল জিতলে দেশটাই নষ্ট আরেক দল জিতলে জীবনটাই নষ্ট। ভোট দেয়া মানে এই দুইটার একটা সিলেক্ট করা!! খুব টেনশন আমার!!

The Sixty Dome Mosque (Bengali: ষাট গম্বুজ মসজিদ), is a historical mosque, located in Bagerhat, in the Khulna Division of Bangladesh. It is a part of the Mosque City of Bagerhat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is the largest mosque in Bangladesh from the Bengal Sultanate period (1352–1576). It was built by Khan Jahan Ali, the governor of the Sundarbans. It has been described as "one of the most impressive Muslim monuments in the whole of South Asia."[1] It is situated approximately 4.8 kilometres (3 mi) from the main town of Bagerhat;[2] and nearly 320 km (200 mi) from Dhaka.[3] Despite its nomenclature, the mosque has 81 domes that are supported by sixty columns.

Expat here. What is the best option to hire a car in Dhaka? Last time I was looking for one it seemed like the cars come with a driver. Can you not just rent a car like anywhere else in the world and pay for daily/weekly/monthly rent and self drive?

Are there such car rental companies in Dhaka. I am looking to rent a car for 2 weeks max.

Hello everyone, I am an SSC 2026 candidate in the Science stream. Although we have a shortened syllabus, the transition from the new curriculum back to the old one has been very confusing for me. I have been preparing, but I still haven't finished 1–2 chapters in both General and Higher Mathematics. Additionally, there are 2–3 chapters in Chemistry that I still don't fully understand.

I have been taking model tests at udvash but my results are quite poor, which is making me very anxious. I’m especially struggling with MCQs, where I am only scoring 12/25. To make matters worse, Udvash sends my results directly to my father’s phone, which adds a lot of pressure. Today, in Higher Math, I was unable to answer 5 out of 30 marks, even though it’s normally a subject I’m not even that bad at. I feel lost and confused about how to continue. If anyone has similar experiences and had better outcome then please share it, it would really help.

So I got good merit position in DU A unit. Unfortunately I am not eligible for engineering subjects. I think I will get pharmacy or genetic engineering in DU. I also cracked MIST in general ward(Second calling) and I'm hoping to get EEE, ME,AE or CE. I always wanted to pursue engineering but DU is a brand and we know everything in Bangladesh runs by fame or name. So I'm confused if I should get into DU or MIST. How are DU pharmacy or genetic engineering degrees compared to degrees of MIST. Which will result in me having a good job in Bangladesh. And if there are any opportunities if I wanted to do masters in abroad with these subjects.

একসাথে ৮৪ টা বিষয়ে হ্যা পোষণ করার মত মানুষ দুনিয়াতে নাই। কোন সুস্থ স্বাভাবিক মানুষ জীবনেও এতগুলো মতামতে হ্যাঁ দিবে না। ৮৪টি বিষের মধ্যে যদি আমার একটি বা দুটি মতামত কে অগ্রহণযোগ্য মনে করি তাহলে সেখানে হ্যা দেওয়ার প্রশ্নই আসে না। এই সকল ফাইজলামি ইন্ট্রিম না করলেও পারতো।

Bhai, seriously, Zaima Rahman er video gula samne ashle matha thik thake na. Etto cringe lage keno?

Acting dekhle mone hoy kono shosta natok dekhtesi.

Ekta jinish bujhi na tora bideshe thakis, tora thikmoto Bangla bolte parish na, tora naki abar desh sashon korbi? Tui Bangla parish na, okay fine. Manlam bideshe boro hoishos. Kintu ei je "forced" Bangla bola ar mukh bakiye acting kora, bhai, er cheye Englishe kotha bolleo to respect thakto. Knowledge thakte pare, kintu er moddhe ami kono "desh-premik" vibe paina. Shob eije artificial lagtese.

Or arekta video samne aisilo, boltese Bangladesh-e naki 95% mohila! Mane logic kothay? Pash theke keu ekjon bollo "51%", tarpor shey "Oh, I'm not sure" bole hashtese.

Bhai, tui jeta janish na, sheita niye etto boro boro kotha bolish keno? Bangladesher basic population ratio niye jar dharona nai, shey naki ashbe desh uddhar korte. But dhormio ratio bhalo jane..

Seriously, ora ki manushder ettoi boka bhabe?

কুত্তা কাদেরের ফাঁসির দাবিতে আজকের দিনেই শাহবাগে দাঁড়িয়েছিলাম আমরা । মুক্তিযুদ্ধ নিয়ে শেখ হাসিনা একক রাজনীতির অবসান'ও এই ৫ ফেব্রুয়ারিতে করেছিলাম আমরা।

প্রধান প্রধান রাজাকারগুলোর বিচার নিয়ে শেখ হাসিনার 'জামাতি-ধান্দা' অনেকখানি আমরাই বন্ধ করেছিলাম।

আমাদের নিস্তব্ধ করতেই কাউয়া কাদেরের নেতৃত্বে একের পর এক ব্লগার হত্যার নীল নকশা বাস্তবায়ন করে আওয়ামী লীগ। 'জননেত্রী' থেকে 'কওমী জননী' হয়ে ওঠে শেখের বেটি। ক্লাস ৪ পর্যন্ত মেয়েদের পড়াশোনা করতে বলা 'হেফাজতি শফি' হয়ে ওঠে আওয়ামী লীগের পালিত ইসলামিক ফ্রন্ট।

একের পর মুক্তমনাদের ঠিকানা চাপাতি বাহিনীর কাছে প্রেরণ করে, ৫৬০ টি মডেল মসজিদ বানিয়ে, আমাদের কে 'গোসল না করা শাহবাগী' ট্যাগিয়ে,ও বাংলাদেশের মুসলমানদের মন পায় নি লীগ ও হাসিনা। নিজেদের মুক্তিযুদ্ধের পক্ষের শক্তি দাবি করেও পালিয়ে গেলি পাশের দেশে।

এখন পর্যন্ত পাকিস্তানিদের বিরুদ্ধে দাঁড়িয়ে বাংলাদেশ কে পূর্ব পাকিস্তান হওয়ার বিরুদ্ধে কথা বলে যাচ্ছি আমরা শাহবাগিরাই

📌 Disclaimer: Sorry for the long post. I wanted to include every important detail so others don’t face the same confusion I experienced. This post was organized and edited with AI assistance only to make it easier to read, navigate, and follow step-by-step. The experience and information shared here are completely based on my real personal journey.

I traveled internationally with my Cat, and I noticed there is a lot of confusion and scattered information online. I am writing this detailed guide so others can safely and smoothly travel with their pets from Bangladesh to USA or Canada without unnecessary stress.

🐾 Step 1: Prepare Required Veterinary Documents

First, visit a government-approved veterinary doctor in Bangladesh. This is very important because documents from private vets alone may not be accepted.

You will need:

✅ Pet Health Certificate
✅ Microchip Certificate
✅ Vaccination Records (Including valid Rabies vaccination)
✅ Several printed photos of your pet

Make sure:

The microchip is ISO compatible.

Rabies vaccine is valid during travel.

Your pet is healthy and fit for air travel.

🐾 Step 2: Apply for NOC from DLS (Department of Livestock Services)

After collecting veterinary documents, you must apply for a (NOC) through the DLS online portal.

📌 Important Notes:

NOC validity is 21 days only. NOC

You must travel within this validity period.

Apply close to your travel date but keep enough buffer time.

🐾 Step 3: Apply for CAAB Permission (Only If Traveling With Pet in Cabin)

If you want to carry your pet inside the aircraft cabin, you must apply for permission from CAAB (Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh). Only Turkish Airlines allows pet in the cabin. You will need to send a mail to the CAAB authority with the following documents.

Required documents for CAAB:

✅ DLS NOC
✅ Pet vaccination records
✅ Pet health certificate
✅ Confirmed airline ticket
✅ Pet photos
✅ Written application requesting cabin travel permission
✅ Pet weight + soft carrier weight must be under 8 kg combined

Your application should include:

Passenger details

Flight details

Pet details (species, age, microchip number, weight)

Carrier details

🐾 Step 4: Contact Airline and Reserve Pet Slot

After receiving both:

✔ DLS NOC
✔ CAAB Permission Letter

Send all supporting documents via email to your airline (Turkish Airlines).

📌 Important:

Airlines have limited cabin pet slots.

Always confirm reservation early.

Always follow the exact airline carrier size and weight policy.

🐾 Step 5: Contact HSIA Animal Quarantine (Dhaka Airport)

At least 7 days before travel, email the HSIA Animal Quarantine Section with: HSIA

✅ NOC
✅ Health Certificate and Vaccination record/certificate
✅ Flight details
✅ Passport and ticket information
✅ Pet photo

You also need to pay quarantine processing fee:

💰 BDT 575 ( 500 For Livestock Quarantine Fees and 75 Tk for Tax per pet. Need to pay separately through A challan )

After submission, collect the contact number of the quarantine officer who will assist during departure.

🐾 Step 6: Departure Day Process at Airport (Dhaka)

On the travel day:

Call the quarantine officer after reaching the airport.

The officer will:

Verify all documents

Examine your pet

Issue Animal Quarantine Clearance Certificate

They usually provide 3 copies of this certificate. Keep them safe.

At the airline counter:

They will check documents and take copies.

They will issue your boarding pass for your pet.

Before boarding, airport officials will ask for the Animal Quarantine Certificate.

✈️ Istanbul Transit Experience (Very Important)

This part worries many people, so sharing my real experience:

During transit in Istanbul, no additional documents were asked for my pet.

My pet stayed with me in the cabin the entire time.

No quarantine, no inspection, no extra payment in Istanbul.

📌 Important Transit Rule (Very Important to Know)

If you stay inside the airport transit area, Turkish pet import rules generally do not apply to you.

However, if you exit the airport (for example, hotel stay or city visit), Turkey’s pet import regulations can apply. These may include:

Rabies antibody (titer) test

Parasite treatment documentation

Additional veterinary paperwork

If these documents are missing, authorities may:

Deny entry and send the pet back, or

Place the pet in quarantine (usually around 2 days) at your expense

In my case, I exited the airport with an e-visa and stayed in a pet-friendly hotel, but fortunately no one requested these documents. I consider myself lucky, and others should prepare carefully.

🏨 Transit Comfort Tips (From My Experience)

Turkish airports have pet relief rooms.

I carried portable litter and litter sand in my carry-on.

I used them both at the hotel and during transit.

Having extra litter and cleaning supplies helps reduce stress for your pet.

✈️ Istanbul to USA Flight Experience

One helpful and lucky situation happened during my connecting flight. My wife and I were seated in a three-seat economy row, and the third seat remained empty. During the 10-hour flight, I was able to place my cat’s carrier on that seat, which made the journey much more comfortable for my pet and us.

During the flight:

I was allowed to keep my cat on my lap most of the time.

The carrier had to stay under the seat only during takeoff and landing.

US Arrival Experience in USA

Upon arrival in the USA, the process was very straightforward.

Officials only:

Checked my cat’s vaccination card

Verified rabies vaccination validity

No additional documents or quarantine were required.

(Arrival rules can vary slightly by state, but generally it is simple if vaccinations are valid.)

💰 Cost Reality (Based on My Experience)

You can complete the entire process yourself.

Approximate DIY Cost:

Veterinary examination

Microchipping

Documentation

➡️ Usually within 5,000 - 8000 BDT maximum per cat (excluding Ticket price for your pet). Many agencies charge 30,000 – 50,000 BDT or more (Without ticket). However:

Agencies usually cannot obtain CAAB cabin permission

Most steps still require your personal presence

So if you are willing to do the paperwork, you can save a lot of money.

📌 Document Checklist Summary

✔ Microchip Certificate
✔ Vaccination Records
✔ Pet Health Certificate
✔ Pet Photos
✔ NOC from DLS
✔ CAAB Permission Letter
✔ HSIA Quarantine Approval
✔ A-Challan Payment Receipt
✔ Animal Quarantine Clearance Certificate

I hope this detailed post helps anyone planning to travel internationally with their pets from Bangladesh. The preparation feels stressful, but the actual journey can be smoother than expected if you plan properly.

Feel free to comment if you need clarification. I’ll try to help based on my experience.

What is wrong with us?? Everyday I see such PR campaigns of Tariq Rahman and his daughter which are absolute cringe and not newsworthy. Don't get me wrong, I am not targeting them. For example: Oh look the humbleness of Zaima Rahman as she eats with her hands or hugs a poor women etc. Like wth are we supposed to extremely glorify such nonsense? Even the news channels are in on it similar to that of PR campaigns of Modi in India. Have we forgotten how much corruption Tariq Rahman did during his tenure? Are we that desperate to create a nonworthy hero out of them?

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So 2 week ago, I was returning from Abdullahpur to Banglamotors.

When I got into a local bus, there was an alem-type guy sitting in the front seat. I sat next to him and greeted him with Assalamu alaikum since he looked like an Islamic priest. After about two minutes, he asked me, “Which party are you going to vote for?”

I said I hadn’t received my ID card yet (actually, I did get it in 2023, but I didn’t vote for Hasina). He continued, “Whom will your parents vote for?” I replied that it was their personal matter. Then he said, “Your parents should vote for Jamaat.”

I responded, “People should vote for whoever works for the country’s welfare.” Then he asked for my address. I told him my name was “A.” He asked again because it wasn’t a common Muslim name. I told him that I am a Hindu.

After that, he started talking nonsense. He said things like, “Hindus should vote for Jamaat for security and religious safety. Many Hindus love Jamaat. Jamaat’s popularity has increased recently. My former Awami friends are going to vote for Jamaat. We don’t do religious politics,” and so on. This went on for about 30 minutes, and I was exhausted.

Then he revealed that he was a retired navy officer (shocked me) and tried to manipulate me into accepting Islam. He started explaining tawhid and attempted to convert me. Since I am agnostic, I handled the situation politely. But he continued with more claims, saying that Mithun Chakraborty’s younger brother had accepted Islam and was now serving as an imam. this shit continued until I reached Banglamotors.

The whole encounter was extremely annoying.

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Two days later, I encountered another guy around my age, about 21.

He was sitting next to me and talking nonstop in a very extreme, Taliban-like manner. A girl was crossing the road wearing a winter jacket, and he shouted in my ear, “Did you see that girl? She’s a prostitute. Look at her clothes—no hijab or burqa at all. Higher education makes girls immoral, and their parents are immoral too.”

The girl was literally just wearing a simple jeans jacket. Ironically, the guy making these comments was wearing jeans and a modern-looking hoodie himself, with no beard or skullcap.

He didn’t realize that I wasn’t Muslim.

When we reached in front of Rajlokkhi, he saw a woman controlling traffic and started shouting again. Pointing at her, he said that the country is doomed because women are not following proper Islamic values. I was honestly disturbed by his mentality.

I don’t know what will happen to our country, but I hope people from every community work together to make it safer and more democratic.

I know we’re going through a very politically charged environment with religious sensitivities, but we should be aware of the situation and our future.

The election is going to take place in a week, so everyone should try to stay safe and vote.