r/Dhaka • • 41m ago

Seeking advice/পরামর্শ Choosing between BA Eng vs BA AELS (Applied) at bracU

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Hi everyone! I’m planning to sit for the BRACU Spring 2027 admission test and am interested in English. However, I noticed two options: BA in English/ELT and Applied Linguistics. Could anyone explain the key differences and suggest which would be a better choice? I’ve done some research using ChatGPT, but I’d love to hear your personal opinions and experiences. TIA!


r/Dhaka • • 56m ago

Discussion/আলোচনা Question for professionals in Dhaka

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How common is it, when meeting someone at a professional event or in an office setting, to ask their HSC batch at the beginning of the conversation and then use “tumi” or “apni” based on that age hierarchy? I am talking about professionals aged 30 and above.

I encounter this at almost every professional event I attend in North America where other Bangladeshis are present. I work in a male-dominated field, so most of the Bangladeshi people I meet are men. I feel a bit uncomfortable when men I do not know, who are even only one or two HSC batches senior to me, call me “tumi” in a professional setting.

So I am curious: is this common in Dhaka, too? Personally, I have addressed everyone as “apni” since high school, but that is my own choice.

Also, when I visit Dhaka, most people who do not know me address me as “apni.” So I wonder: is this more of a Bangladeshi immigrant thing?


r/Dhaka • • 58m ago

Story/গল্প 🎤 Need Voice Actors for a Minecraft Shortfilm

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I'm currently working on a Bangladeshi Minecraft ARG / short-film-style project, and I'm looking for a few people who'd be interested in helping out with voice acting. You don't need any previous experience at all, and **you definitely don't need a professional microphone or fancy setup**. We're beginners ourselves, so this is really just a group of people trying to make something cool together and have fun with it.

This is a completely unpaid volunteer project, so **I'm mainly looking for people who are interested in voice acting as a hobby**, want to try it out for the first time, or just like Minecraft, ARGs, storytelling, and short films. Even if you're not confident in your voice or have never done anything like this before, that's completely fine.

The project will be primarily in Bangla, we're already in the auditioning phase of voice actors but **we're recruiting again as we lack voice actors.** If you're interested in joining us for the project, **feel free to comment or DM me and I can give you more details about what we're making** and how you can get involved. :)


r/Dhaka • • 1h ago

Seeking advice/পরামর্শ Cheap Instant Coffee Recommendations in Bangladesh?

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Hi everyone!

I’m looking for some cheap/budget-friendly instant coffee brands. I currently drink Nescafé Classic, but I’m interested in trying some lower-priced alternatives.

I recently came across a brand called Cafe Jeans that’s selling 100g of instant coffee for only around ৳200. Has anyone tried it? If so, how’s the taste and overall quality?

Also, if you know any other good and affordable instant coffee brands available in Bangladesh, please recommend them. Thanks!


r/Dhaka • • 1h ago

Seeking advice/পরামর্শ Where to buy reliable Ps4 pro or slim??

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Hi guys can anyone drop some advice whether i should buy ps4 from bashundhara city or shimanto square, which one of these two places are more reliable??


r/Dhaka • • 1h ago

Seeking advice/পরামর্শ How do i get into RUMC?

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I (13M) am currently studying at Milestone School and College in class 6 (English version). I really wanna get into RUMC and it has always been a goal for me. Ager year lottery te amar nam select hoy nai unfortunately. And tarpore admission test eo try korechilam. But seat er amount onk kom eijonno select hoi nai. I'm just a regular average student. I particularly wanna get into EMDS and that makes it even more harder cz emds e seat aro kom.

Ei year er end e class 7 er admission test e seat onk kom thakbe. Most probably 7-9 seats in emds. I haven’t started my preparation yet and I'm kinda stressed tbh. Idk what to do and i would really appreciate some much needed advice rn.


r/Dhaka • • 1h ago

Seeking advice/পরামর্শ What app you use for Live channels in Your smart TV?

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So I used HDstreamz app and it's stopped working for some reason right after the protest incident in India. I don't really watch any channels but my family watches Zee bangla,

so i was wondering if you can suggest some free apps to see Zee bangla or other live channels


r/Dhaka • • 1h ago

Seeking advice/পরামর্শ Can we do savings like people do in India?

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Salam friends! I have seen a lot of YouTube videos on Indian financial channels, such as Ankur Warikoo's. They talk about how investing monthly in mutual funds through SIPs can turn small amounts into significant wealth over time.

I am interested in learning more about this. Can we do similar investing in Bangladesh? Also, are there any Bangladeshi finfluencers or finance channels I should look at?


r/Dhaka • • 1h ago

Seeking advice/পরামর্শ I'm 18 and my goal is to live and work in the US someday...

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It’s the kind of life I grew up seeing in movies and TV shows, and I’m sure some of you can relate. Gas stations, 7-11, Manhattan, Tacobell, cozy wooden houses with cute little frontyards, Walmart… American culture has always felt familiar to me because I grew up watching it on screen. Even today, so much of what we see on social media revolves around the US.

I’ve always dreamed of living and working in America someday. But as a guy who doesn’t come from a wealthy family, I can’t help but wonder... How do I make that dream a reality?


r/Dhaka • • 1h ago

Discussion/আলোচনা Why do Bangladeshi people tend to whitewash a person's character the moment they die?

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I have seen this scenario happen quite a few times; the moment someone dies, the people seem to forget all the bad stuff they did in life and keep saying they were a good person. One incident that I experienced was when a school classmate(let's call him Kartik) of mine died unexpectedly around the age of 14-15. He was the definition of a typical delinquent guy every school has. One of my close female friends used to be friends with this guy, as we all attended the same tuition classes, until the guy asked her out and she turned him down. The guy made her life living hell after that. He spread nasty rumors, harassed her in tuition, followed her home even though she was always accompanied by her guardian, and cyberbullied her with his friends. Then suddenly he caught a virus and passed away within days. This was shocking for most of us classmates, as it was the first time we were dealing with the death of someone who was our age. But the shocking part is that everyone started acting like he was an angel on earth while alive. Even the girl he harassed and bullied. I understand feeling sad about a person's death; grieving the person he could've become if he had the chance to mature and grow up. I was sad too, even though we hardly had any contact. But I never understood why his death had to erase all the pain and hurt he did cause. People always argue that it's because we shouldn't "speak ill" of the dead. But is it really speaking ill of them when we're just talking about the stuff they did while alive, without embellishment?


r/Dhaka • • 2h ago

Events/ঘটনা তথ্য ও সম্প্রচার মন্ত্রণালয়ের বেতার-১ শাখায় ফাইল নিষ্পত্তিতে দীর্ঘসূত্রতা ও সম্ভাব্য দুর্নীতির অভিযোগ তদন্তের দাবি

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I would like to draw the attention of the relevant authorities to allegations of prolonged delays and possible irregularities in the Betar-1 Branch of Bangladesh’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, which handles various service-related matters of Information Cadre officers posted to Bangladesh Betar.
Reportedly, files concerning leave, higher education, foreign study permissions, changes to institutional names, loan-related correspondence, and other routine administrative matters remain pending for weeks or even months without clear explanations.
More concerning are allegations that some files move faster when unofficial payments are made, potentially through intermediaries. These allegations require impartial investigation and should not be treated as proven without evidence.
The problem reportedly persists at both the Administrative Officer and Deputy Secretary levels. Applicants may receive repeated assurances that their files will be processed, only to discover later that no action has been taken. In some cases, files reportedly begin moving only after intervention by senior officials.
A records-based investigation could establish the facts. The authorities should examine:
When each application or official letter was received.
When the relevant file was initiated and forwarded at each administrative level.
How long each stage took and what reasons were recorded for delays.
Whether there is credible evidence of unofficial payments or the use of intermediaries.
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and other competent authorities could examine relevant financial transactions through lawful procedures if sufficient grounds exist.
Why should routine administrative matters require repeated visits to the Secretariat or intervention by senior officials? Government employees are responsible for providing timely, transparent, and accountable services, not leaving files unattended indefinitely.
I urge the Ministry’s senior leadership and the ACC to conduct an impartial investigation. If misconduct is established, appropriate action should follow. The objective is accountability and better public service, not accusations without evidence.
The truth should be established through official records, reliable evidence, and a fair investigation. The rest is in the hands of the competent authorities and Almighty Allah.

তথ্য ও সম্প্রচার মন্ত্রণালয়ের বেতার-১ শাখায় বাংলাদেশ বেতারে পদায়নকৃত তথ্য ক্যাডারের কর্মকর্তাদের ছুটি, উচ্চশিক্ষা, বিদেশে পড়াশোনার অনুমতি, প্রতিষ্ঠানের নাম পরিবর্তন, ঋণসংক্রান্ত চিঠিপত্রসহ বিভিন্ন প্রশাসনিক কাজ নিষ্পত্তিতে দীর্ঘসূত্রতার অভিযোগ রয়েছে।
অভিযোগ অনুযায়ী, সাধারণ প্রশাসনিক কাজের ফাইলও দিনের পর দিন, এমনকি মাসের পর মাস পড়ে থাকে। আবেদনকারী বারবার যোগাযোগ করেও যথাযথ তথ্য পান না। প্রশাসনিক কর্মকর্তা ও উপসচিব পর্যায়ে ফাইল আটকে থাকার অভিযোগও রয়েছে। কোনো কোনো ক্ষেত্রে ঊর্ধ্বতন কর্মকর্তাদের হস্তক্ষেপের পরই ফাইলের অগ্রগতি হয় বলে অভিযোগ পাওয়া যায়।
আরও গুরুতর অভিযোগ হলো, অনানুষ্ঠানিক আর্থিক লেনদেনের মাধ্যমে কিছু ফাইল দ্রুত নিষ্পত্তি করা হয় এবং কোনো কোনো ক্ষেত্রে মধ্যস্থতাকারী ব্যবহৃত হতে পারে। এসব অভিযোগের সত্যতা অবশ্যই নিরপেক্ষ তদন্তের মাধ্যমে যাচাই করা উচিত।
তদন্তের জন্য যেসব বিষয় যাচাই করা প্রয়োজন:
১. প্রতিটি আবেদন ও চিঠি গ্রহণের তারিখ।
২. ফাইল খোলা, উপস্থাপন ও পরবর্তী পর্যায়ে পাঠানোর তারিখ।
৩. প্রতিটি পর্যায়ে ফাইল কত দিন আটকে ছিল এবং বিলম্বের কারণ।
৪. অনানুষ্ঠানিক অর্থ লেনদেন বা মধ্যস্থতাকারীর সংশ্লিষ্টতার বিশ্বাসযোগ্য প্রমাণ।
প্রয়োজনে দুর্নীতি দমন কমিশন (দুদক) আইনানুগ প্রক্রিয়ায় সংশ্লিষ্ট আর্থিক লেনদেনও তদন্ত করতে পারে।
প্রশ্ন হলো, একটি সাধারণ ছুটির আবেদন, উচ্চশিক্ষার অনুমতি কিংবা ঋণসংক্রান্ত চিঠি নিষ্পত্তির জন্য কেন বারবার সচিবালয়ে যেতে হবে? কেন যুগ্ম সচিব, অতিরিক্ত সচিব বা সচিব পর্যায়ে হস্তক্ষেপের প্রয়োজন হবে?
সরকারি কর্মকর্তাদের দায়িত্ব হলো নির্ধারিত বিধিবিধান অনুসরণ করে সময়মতো সেবা নিশ্চিত করা। সরকারি ফাইল অনির্দিষ্টকাল আটকে রাখা বা সেবাপ্রার্থীকে অযথা হয়রানি করা গ্রহণযোগ্য নয়।
তাই তথ্য ও সম্প্রচার মন্ত্রণালয়ের ঊর্ধ্বতন কর্তৃপক্ষ ও দুর্নীতি দমন কমিশনের কাছে দাবি, অভিযোগগুলোর নিরপেক্ষ ও নথিভিত্তিক তদন্ত করা হোক। অনিয়ম প্রমাণিত হলে দায়ীদের বিরুদ্ধে যথাযথ ব্যবস্থা নেওয়া হোক।
উদ্দেশ্য কাউকে প্রমাণ ছাড়া অভিযুক্ত করা নয়; বরং সত্য উদ্‌ঘাটন, প্রশাসনিক জবাবদিহি নিশ্চিত করা এবং জনসেবার মান উন্নত করা। বাকি বিষয়টি সংশ্লিষ্ট কর্তৃপক্ষ ও মহান আল্লাহর ওপর ছেড়ে দিলাম।


r/Dhaka • • 2h ago

Seeking advice/পরামর্শ What do companies actually look for in websites? Need advice for a uni project

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I have to build a website with 20 features for a uni course, and my group is trying to figure out what kind of project would actually impress people in the industry.

At the end of the semester, the best 6 projects out of all the sections will be selected for a showcase. Apparently, people from top companies, including heads of operations, will be attending.

Our faculty told us to ask people who actually work in the industry about what companies want and what they look for in websites, instead of just coming up with ideas based on what students think is impressive.

So we're trying to make something that's business-minded, efficient, cost-effective, and innovative.

For anyone who works in tech or has experience with businesses, what would you suggest? What do companies actually care about when it comes to websites? What problems do businesses have that a student project could realistically solve? What would make you look at a university project and think that it has actual potential?

Any advice would be appreciated, even if it's just a small suggestion.


r/Dhaka • • 2h ago

Seeking advice/পরামর্শ 3D Printing cost in Dhaka

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Has anyone done 3D printing in Dhaka? How much would it cost? i.e. PLA, 27 g, 0.4 mm thickness. Also, any place that is good and close to Mirpur 12?


r/Dhaka • • 3h ago

Seeking advice/পরামর্শ For Cat Parents: Dryfood Brand

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I just got a Persian male kitten (9 wks approx age). He does not eat anything except boiled chicken we make at home. We got the SmartHeart dryfood. He does not even sniff it at times. 🥴

Can anyone please recommend me some good brands of dryfood that kittens might like. He is quite a picky brat. But making homemade food everytime is a hassle since I am quite busy with exams 🥲.


r/Dhaka • • 3h ago

Seeking advice/পরামর্শ Need a good iphone battery replacement

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I have an iphone 14 pro and im looking for places that have the best quality authentic battery replacement, cost is not an issue im just trying to find a quality replacement. Help me out anyone pls


r/Dhaka • • 3h ago

Seeking advice/পরামর্শ uniqlo

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Is there anyone applied for uniqlo mto progrom in previous year? Need some advice or suggestion.


r/Dhaka • • 5h ago

Seeking advice/পরামর্শ Need a mentor in mohammadpur

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Need a mentor for engineering and university A unit admission candidate.

BUT

The criteria is the mentor has to help like a study partner.

Doesn't need to be very qualified, familiarity with the admission tests will be enough. He/she has to give enough time and support . The main thing is to help and accompany a very distracted student.

We're looking for someone who'll sincere and caring. Again qualification, gender, experience doesn't matter.

The salary will be 15k a month for 6 days a week.


r/Dhaka • • 5h ago

Seeking advice/পরামর্শ Need suggestions for buying a phone around 30k.

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I want to buy a new phone with a budget of around 30k. I'm looking for a phone with a good camera and a smooth, reliable user experience.

I'm considering the Google Pixel 6a, but I've heard that it has some issues. so i want some honest reviews about this phone.

and you guys can suggest me other phones around this price range


r/Dhaka • • 6h ago

Discussion/আলোচনা [Dhaka] One teammate needed. You do the energy maths, I do everything else.

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**National competition, two-person team, deadline 25 October.**

I bring: the idea, the research, the writing, the design, the video, the pitch.

You bring: load calculation, kWh saved, payback period. Excel is fine.

I need one person for the engineering half: load estimates, kWh saved, payback period. Excel is enough. Applied Physics, EEE, Nuclear, Mechanical, Environmental Science, whatever, as long as you can model it.

If that's you, DM me and I'll send the rest.

Three conditions:

  1. You're in Dhaka now, since we both appear in a three-minute video

  2. You can give real hours between now and the 25th

  3. You can clean up my English on a technical document.


r/Dhaka • • 6h ago

Discussion/আলোচনা Dengue is not something to take lightly. Stay safe, stay informed, and keep each other in your duas

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With the recent dengue situation in Bangladesh becoming increasingly concerning, please everyone stay safe and take care of yourselves and your loved ones.

I also wanted to ask if there are any scientifically proven methods, foods, fruits, or medically recommended treatments that can actually help support platelet recovery during dengue. If you have reliable, evidence based information or findings, please share them below so others can benefit as well.

Please avoid sharing unverified remedies or medicines, especially when it comes to dengue. Reliable information can genuinely help someone make better decisions.

May Allah keep everyone safe, protect us from this illness, and grant a quick and complete recovery to all those currently suffering. Please keep the patients and their families in your prayers. Ameen.


r/Dhaka • • 7h ago

Discussion/আলোচনা I'll go to nsu soon

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If you from nsu or know about it. Can you tell me about the environment, admission and everything.


r/Dhaka • • 9h ago

Seeking advice/পরামর্শ Online course

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Hello, My name is Rafi, im students of Hsc 28 batch so my group is Humanities, Im thinking of buying a online course like academic to admission. I JUST saw hulkstien Academic to admission course which value is around 3900 tk (promo code apply) is that good? did anyone buy this courses??


r/Dhaka • • 9h ago

Seeking advice/পরামর্শ Picard wallet

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Where can I get Picard wallet in bd??or other brands wallet with similar design and quality??? Budget is upto 2500


r/Dhaka • • 9h ago

Seeking advice/পরামর্শ Can anyone tell me where should i go to find glass strap.

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ফূটবল খেলতে গিয়ে বা এক্সারসাইজ করতে গেলে চশমা পড়ে যায়। এটা অনলাইনে পাওয়া যায় কিন্তু অনেকগুলো কিনতে হয়। অফলাইনে কোথায় পাওয়া যায়?


r/Dhaka • • 9h ago

Seeking advice/পরামর্শ F 27 Bachelor Shifting to Dhaka

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What are your top 5 suggestions for a bachelor girl who is moving to Dhaka alone?