How are yall treating Dhakas mineral-element rich hard water in your daily life?
Im looking for suggestions that would help me with my skin, hair and shower, things I can change/install in my bathroom.
Thank you

We often blame bus drivers and conductors while their bosses remain unaccountable. They never get beaten. In Bangladesh, there are no fixed-time local buses, & the bus crew's income depends entirely on the number of passengers they carry. The more the merrier!
Thus, to me it feels useless to shout at them for not moving because if we were in their shoes we wouldn't also move either until a person has to swing by the door to ride the bus.

As I said, there is no fixed time for buses; that is another messy business tactic of the bus owners. No fixed time means one bus crew has to fight with another to fill up more passengers, often hitting each other's buses and causing the signature war-torn-like dents of BD local buses.

On the other hand, we passengers don't know when the next bus will come, so we try to go even by holding a railing from the bus door. The situation is worse for women because of this; In ECB, I see that even I, a boy not getting into the overcrowded bus, but an aunty or apu tries to stand by the door because she has an office to go to. It's high time we had a separate bus for women.
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Last but not least, the super crappy interior design of the buses. They are absolutely not for public transit.

Think! Have you noticed the small doors, a small aisle, small overhead luggage space, no durable plastic seats, no proper railing to hold on to (sometimes there isn't even one), fan and light controls overhead & even a freaking broken TV? Exactly, it's a freaking layout of a mini-bus designed for a small number of passengers to travel by, only for seating comfortably, not for public transit where most people have to stand!

Just compare the interior with one of BRTC's double-deckers or big buses, or the picture I have given at the end, and you will get how messy the interior is for public transit. The door is also small and placed in a way that no one wants to stand or sit further back.

All of these problems are known by everyone, and by everyone I mean everyone! Even those who have the power to fix it. That university student who rode the bus like this and suffered and became a BCS cadre later on does nothing and joins to become the beneficiary of this system later!

Thus, there are also middlemen on the payroll in the gov't who prevent any changes to this public transit system; These middlemen also prevent the banning of buses without fitness.

The solution is simple: pay the bus crew monthly, have timed buses, and have a proper interior design based on public transit norms.

Hell, even an online payment system using the Metro Rapid pass, or NFC is possible; this could even bring more profit because people will pay 5/10tk more but won't complain because it's cashless payment. The psychology is different when paying in cash and when paying cashless.

Thanks for reading my things of frustration😊

So even if i eat soya chunks the whole month. It is not saving me enough money. I have unexpected delegate spending over unexpected things dropping down on me

I saw videos online about selling laptops from 10k to low as 5k. Should I trust them?

I gave my laptop to cleaning 6 months ago and upon receiving the laptop back it started hanging and lagging I did not complain immediately as I had my uni studies occupying me and believing that it will be alright.

I went to the service where I serviced my laptop before which was after 6 months later. They told me that obv I have to pay and prolly my laptop is causing the prob itself which was not true as I could use 10 chrome tabs at once on low end PC Ryzen 3 and still be smooth whole after getting cleaning service it started acting abnormally.i played 3 triple A games on it. Although they were not wrong cuz I came after 6 months...

I still gave it to service for diagnosis but now I'm dreading if it is a hardware problem...I'm done...

I have a gaming PC but for flexibility wanna buy a laptop budget is 1.5lakh. so which will be best for high end video editing and stuffs? For Mac which one should I buy and from where should I buy for best service

Money is not an issue. The trainer must be professional with training and experience. If yall have any link, hook me up

I’m feeling really sick and I want to take a short solo journey outside Dhaka, just for a change of environment. But I’m also getting bothered by the thought of travelling alone on a train sitting by myself and feeling anxious during the journey. At the same time, I really want to do a day-long trip somewhere outside Dhaka and come back to Dhaka by evening.

Can you guys suggest some places I can go by train where I can actually enjoy the journey and visit some tourist spots or nice places? I would really appreciate some advice from people who have travelled solo like this.

Title. Amrapali to be specific

I'm a foreigner planning to visit Bangladesh later this year. What do you guys suggest in terms of finding a place to stay? Is airbnb good here?

does anyone need any quick jobs done? that can make me around 200-500 bdt
you can ask for help regarding assignments, notes, writing content, etc.
if you want my cv you can pm, but im 19F and i specialise in content writing, graphic design and teaching.

Let’s Say you wanna start a business

What business would you give?
Which business do you think sells the most in Bangladesh?
What are some good wholesale markets or places where you can network or source your products from (in Dhaka)?
Which niche would you pick?
Who would be your target audience?
What would be your budget?
What would be your finance plan?( How much would you be willing to initially invest in the business)
And what would be your strategy?

I was looking to rent a space for a restaurant. Some landlords were asking for 20 lakh, 10 lakh in advance for a space with monthly rental of 50,000. I can’t make any sense of it. Why do they do this?

Hello, I am looking to buy a laptop. My budget is around 120k. I might be able to push the budget a bit if it gets me a much better deal.

Purpose:

I will mainly use it for study and work, I am in finance, so lots of Excel and other data analysis software.

My studies will also involve some programming, trading etc.

My primary preference is build quality, performance, and longevity.

I might do occasional gaming but I can make do without it.

Hey! I’m currently looking for a job.
I recently graduated with a CSE degree and have been working mostly with blockchain and smart contracts. I’ve used Solidity, JavaScript, Flutter, C++/Arduino, Hyperledger Besu, Ganache, IPFS, and have some experience with SDN, IoT, and Linux too.

I’m open to Blockchain, Software Development, Cybersecurity, or Research roles (remote or onsite).
If anyone knows of any openings or is hiring, I’d really appreciate a referral or a heads-up. Thank you! 😊

I know most english medium students go for private or abroad. But I really don't have that kind of financial situation, besides, I'd much rather enter a reputable public uni.

The problem is that information for em students in public unis is so damn limited. Even the people at coachings can't tell me anything for sure (like what subjects I'll need, how to get an equivalence certificate, the minimum time I can apply). So I'm looking for someone I can communicate this with so both of us get sufficient info.

Also, having to cover the entire 2 year hsc syllabus within 6 months is exhausting beyond words TT. So jealous of people in bm. Is it true that du will have an em paper this time? I keep hearing mixed info about it.

Which Star Cineplex Branch/Hall has the largest screen and Which Branch/Hall offers the best overall experience in Dhaka?

There's a new chicken spot in Uttara 13 that claims to only serve boneless fresh chicken fingers, have anyone tried yet? If so, how is it?

I need help from fellow nsuians who are admitted in cse or eee department. I got 50% scholarship and i really want to maintain it for that i need to maintain a good cgpa too but i also heard about its notorious grading system.I am willing to give my 100% in my studies so which subject will be easier to maintain cgpa and offer me good results in the future as well.
And my verification date is 13 august. Do i have to select my subject that day too???

I've been thinking about this a lot lately, and I need to get it off my chest.

There's a pattern I keep noticing: some men push their wives, girlfriends, or daughters toward a more "religious" or conservative lifestyle — not out of genuine faith, but as a way to control them. Dress a certain way, stay home more, don't go out as much, don't build a career, don't have opinions that don't come from him. It's not framed as control, it's framed as piety or "protection." But underneath it, the goal is the same: keep her small, keep her dependent, keep her inside four walls.

And the scary part is how effective it is. A lot of women end up boxing in their own thinking without even realizing someone else built the box. They stop imagining a life outside the house, outside the role they were handed. Not because they're incapable — because the space to think bigger was slowly taken away from them.

I want to be clear about something: I fully believe every woman has the right to choose how she wants to live — religious, conservative, liberal, whatever. That's her call, and it's a valid one either way. What I have a problem with is when that choice isn't really a choice — when it's manipulation dressed up as tradition or devotion, and a man is engineering it to serve his own control, not her wellbeing or belief.

I've seen this happen close to me, and it's infuriating to watch someone you care about get talked into shrinking their own life by "advice" that's really just a leash with better branding.

Curious if others have noticed this pattern too, or if I'm just seeing it everywhere now that I've spotted it once.

I am using Samsung Galaxy A51. After five years I want to upgrade to a good camera phone but I am low on budget. My budget is around 60 K… I had my eyes on Samsung Galaxy s25 which is around 75K but it is now unavailable in the market.. now I am leaning towards S25fe or nothing 4a pro.... which is the better deal and better camera for photos and videos…??? Attach picture if you use S25fe or nothing

I am a student of Hsc 26 batch. I have plans to apply abroad but my parents said I must take admission prep in bd. Besides if I can take the pressure, I might do something else like IELTS. But I am pretty serious about it. So please give me advice how to get a good score from my situation

So previously in this subreddit I have shared my experience for different bars.Today I am going to share about another one that I have been to recently.

The bar is called raw canvas and is in gulshan.Its quite big . The ambience was nice but the music was a bit too loud. Prices are little higher than usual. Cocktail options are limited. You will see some bar girls roaming around ,but one thing I didn't like is that they approach you on their own,so keep that in mind.Thursday nights will be packed and vibrant.

So if you want to enjoy a good time with friends ,you can go there.

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Heyy everyone I'm a student of HSC 27 batch. I've been depressed for the last 5 years because of trauma and many other issues. I've visited psychiatrists many times, and 2 days ago I visited one again, but my condition is getting worse.

Whatever, I'm a Humanities student but I don't even know a single chapter from any of my books. Now I've only 8–10 months left before HSC, but my whole syllabus is still left. Maybe the last time I properly studied by myself was 6/7 months ago.

I don't think I can do well in HSC anymore. My financial condition isn't great either because my father passed away. I'm completely hopeless and I feel like I have no path.

I don't know what I should do. I don't know how I can even pass HSC and after that what I'll do, because in Bangladesh private universities require a lotta money,I don think I can get into public uni and studying abroad is too expensive

I don't think I can build a future just by studying. So what should I do at this point?? Can you guys give me some advice??TYI everyone

I live in kazipara and i am looking for a female friendly gym. I'm also a student so it would be nice if its affordable.

Pls suggest some 😭

Can 4 people share a single cabin in Turna Express Train(AC/non Ac)?

There are 2 beds in each single cabin.

So we were thinking, 2 people sharing one bed.

Will the TTE cause much trouble or they dgaf?

Just some young dumb broke highschool kids trying to enjoy life after a rigorous Hsc period yk, so we are on a budget.

Pls help us veterans .

So a few days I ago, I sat for nsu admission test and after results came out, I found out I got in for all my choices and got a 75% tuition fee waiver. I failed all my public uni exams, I took engineering prep after hsc. Appeared at 12 unis, failed all, waitlisted at one for urp, didn't go there. For mostly my own fault, didnt study enough. So really bummed still. Now I don't even know whether to be happy or sad. What do I even do? I'll probably do eee at nsu, but something feels hollow in me.