It all started with a simple diary—a gift from Choto Mama (Mahabubur Rahman) when I was in class six. I remember holding it in my hands, feeling the smooth cover, flipping through the crisp blank pages, and wondering, What do I do with this? “You will write”, he said. “But what will I write?” I […]
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Krabi Sea Port Phi Phi was a celebration—loud, vibrant, full of energy. But as we stepped onto Krabi’s sea port, we were met with an entirely different world. A calmness lingered in the air, a rhythm that moved slower, an energy that invited relaxation. The city was not in a hurry. It had nothing to
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Phuket was pure magic, where love lingered in the air, carried by the ocean breeze, and whispered through the rustling palm trees. But as dawn broke on January 26th, our journey was set for a new paradise. Phi Phi Island awaited. We boarded the ferry from Phuket early in the morning, the sun already painting
Phuket, a place where time slows down and life speeds up. From the moment I landed, I felt an electric buzz in the air, as if the island itself had a pulse, inviting me to dive into its energy. We checked into the hotel, left our belongings behind, and stepped into the night, eager to
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Not every thought or impulse that crosses our minds deserves to become an action. Life is a delicate balancing act—a dance between chasing our dreams and making thoughtful, deliberate choices. Acting on every idea might feel liberating at first, but it often leads to chaos, burnout, or wasted energy. The truth is, not every wave
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Photo from Bandarban Trip, November 2024 From my life experiences, I’ve realized that two key behaviors are significant red flags when evaluating someone’s ability to form and sustain genuine friendships. These behaviors are telling and crucial to consider when deciding whether to keep specific individuals close in our personal lives. People who try to Buy
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Photo: Nilachol, Bandarban 2024 The people who clap around us—our close circle of supporters, critics, and influencers—play a pivotal role in shaping our decisions and, ultimately, our lives. These individuals can be the source of our success and sustainable happiness, or they can lead us to vulnerability and setbacks. From my personal experiences, I’ve realized
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Photo: Ramboda Village, Sri Lanka, 2023 I believe that gratitude is not just a polite expression of thanks; it is one of the most profound indicators of a person’s character. It reflects a deep awareness of the kindness, efforts, and sacrifices that others offer us. When someone lacks this awareness—when they fail to recognize the
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Photo: Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka, 2023 Earlier this year, I had a thought-provoking conversation with my younger brothers, Shadman Sakib Sorbo And Shahriar Khan Sazid, about managing people’s expectations. Shorbo made an insightful observation that has stayed with me: “Bhaia, most of the time, we don’t understand whether what we are receiving from others is
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ফটো: সারাংকোট, পোখারা, নেপাল, ২০১৯ একঘেঁয়ে হয়ে পড়ার ভয় শুধু মানুষের না, প্রকৃতিরও আছে। তা না হলে প্রতিদিন সকাল হতো না, আলো ফুটত না। পৃথিবীতে শুধু দিন কিংবা রাতই থাকত। প্রকৃতি নতুনত্ব চায়। মানুষ তো প্রকৃতির বড় একটা অংশ। তাই একঘেঁয়ে হয়ে পড়া কিংবা নতুনত্বের খোঁজে অপরাধবোধের কিছু নেই। বরং কোন স্কেলে নতুনত্ব খুঁজব এবং
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