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Hi everyone,

I live in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Even in the city, the utility water supply contains a lot of iron. The water looks clear at first, but if it sits for a while, iron particles settle at the bottom.

We use filters for drinking water, but that still leaves untreated water coming through the taps used for brushing teeth, showering, washing, etc.

Commercial inline iron filters for the main water supply do exist, but they are expensive and often do not provide enough flow for a building with 15+ people.

So I am wondering: is it possible to build a low-cost DIY system that can remove most of the iron from the main water supply before it reaches the rooftop tank, using simple and affordable materials, even if the filtration is not perfect? I only need the iron gone.

Hi there,

I’m a 35-year-old man from Bangladesh. About 3 years ago, I developed post-COVID cough-variant asthma. When I play sports like table tennis, I sometimes get coughing, shortness of breath, and a burning sensation in my chest.

The last time I swam was 10 years ago, and I could swim for a 1km in the pool without feet touching the bottom of the pool.

I’ve recently become interested in freediving, but I’m concerned whether it could be dangerous for someone with my condition. I was considering freediving to only about 20-30 feet or so given my condition. But I know breath-hold diving can put stress on the lungs, so I don’t want to take too much of a risk.

Would freediving generally be considered unsafe for someone with cough-variant asthma or exercise-induced symptoms? If it’s too risky, I’d rather avoid it completely.

I’d really appreciate insights from anyone with medical knowledge or personal experience.

Hi everyone,

I live in Bangladesh and I am out for work from 8:00 AM until 9:30 PM, five days a week (Sunday through Thursday). My plan is to build a side business creating AI chatbots for small businesses in the USA. I can only work on this during Fridays and Saturdays, which are weekends here in Bangladesh.

Once the business earns around USD 700 per month, I plan to leave my current job, which is worsening my health condition, and focus on the business full time.

My goal is to reach USD 700/month before the end of this year while working only on weekends. Also, PayPal and Stripe are not available in my country, so the only way I can receive international payments is through Payoneer. Also I have an MBA but I dont have a CS degree and I cannot code.

My questions are:

• Is earning USD 700/month from AI chatbot services realistic before the end of this year?
• Is there actually a market for creating AI chatbots for businesses right now?
• What are the best ways to get customers in the USA as someone starting from Bangladesh?
• What type of customers should I target?
• How much should I realistically charge if I want a steady monthly income?

I would really appreciate honest advice from people here.

Thank you.

Hi everyone,

I live in Bangladesh and I am out for work from 8:00 AM until 9:30 PM, five days a week (Sunday through Thursday). My plan is to build a side business creating AI chatbots for small businesses in the USA. I can only work on this during Fridays and Saturdays, which are weekends here in Bangladesh.

Once the business earns around USD 700 per month, I plan to leave my current job, which is worsening my health condition, and focus on the business full time.

My goal is to reach USD 700/month before the end of this year while working only on weekends. Also, PayPal and Stripe are not available in my country, so the only way I can receive international payments is through Payoneer. Also I have an MBA but I dont have a CS degree and I cannot code.

My questions are:

• Is earning USD 700/month from AI chatbot services realistic before the end of this year?
• Is there actually a market for creating AI chatbots for businesses right now?
• What are the best ways to get customers in the USA as someone starting from Bangladesh?
• What type of customers should I target?
• How much should I realistically charge if I want a steady monthly income?

I would really appreciate honest advice from people here.

Thank you.

Hi everyone,

I live in Bangladesh and I am out for work from 8:00 AM until 9:30 PM, five days a week (Sunday through Thursday). My plan is to build a side business creating AI chatbots for small businesses in the USA. I can only work on this during Fridays and Saturdays, which are weekends here in Bangladesh.

Once the business earns around USD 700 per month, I plan to leave my current job, which is worsening my health condition, and focus on the business full time.

My goal is to reach USD 700/month before the end of this year while working only on weekends. Also, PayPal and Stripe are not available in my country, so the only way I can receive international payments is through Payoneer. Also I have an MBA but I dont have a CS degree and I cannot code.

My questions are:

• Is earning USD 700/month from AI chatbot services realistic before the end of this year?
• Is there actually a market for creating AI chatbots for businesses right now?
• What are the best ways to get customers in the USA as someone starting from Bangladesh?
• What type of customers should I target?
• How much should I realistically charge if I want a steady monthly income?

I would really appreciate honest advice from people here.

Thank you.

Hi there,

I want to become confident that I can survive in ANY aquatic environment. Including but not limited to: falling overboard, falling from a surfboard on a wave, falling in rapids or floods, shipwrecks, swimming underwater, swimming against heavy waves and choppy water and storms — and also rescuing people in all such situations. Basically, I want to learn everything from basic survival to advanced water confidence and rescue skills.

Can someone suggest good resources online?
Books, YouTube channels, online courses, training programs, etc. are all welcome.

Something preferably free would be great, but paid resources are fine too if they are worth it.

Thanks!

EDIT: Please suggest a single resource: whether its a book, YouTube playlist, course etc. Also, I can swim for about 1 km at the pool without feet touching the ground. I can do all the four strokes and the sidestroke as well.

Hi,

If a client came to you and said that they suspect spyware on their mobile phone and computer, would you avoid or drop the client?

I’m asking because, on Reddit, I’ve seen people in cybersecurity forums tend to avoid journalists, activists, etc. who say they suspect spyware on their devices. Once someone says that, people in those forums often tell others not to associate with them because they might also somehow get affected by the spyware.

Hi everyone,

I am a guy in my mid 30s from Bangladesh. I work as a clerk at a bank. I leave home at 8am and usually return around 9:30pm, five days a week. Friday and Saturday are my weekends and the only free time I have.

I have cervical spondylosis and chronic neck pain, and the job is making it worse. On the outside I look fine, but physically I cannot do heavy lifting, sports, or gym workouts anymore.

The problem is that I may lose this job by the end of this year, and I support my family. I need to build an income stream that can earn at least USD 700 per month steadily before that happens.

My idea was to use weekends to build an online business slowly, then eventually leave the job and focus on it full time once the income becomes stable.

I was considering learning WordPress website building for small businesses in the USA. But after the rise of AI tools, I keep hearing that it has become extremely difficult to find work in this area.

So I wanted honest advice from people who are actually in online business or freelancing:

1. Is WordPress website building for US small businesses still worth pursuing in 2026? Can someone realistically build that into a stable USD 700/month income?
2. If not, what other online business or freelancing path would you recommend that can realistically be built during weekends only?

Thank you.

Hi everyone,

I am a guy in my mid 30s from Bangladesh. I work as a clerk at a bank. I leave home at 8am and usually return around 9:30pm, five days a week. Friday and Saturday are my weekends and the only free time I have.

I have cervical spondylosis and chronic neck pain, and the job is making it worse. On the outside I look fine, but physically I cannot do heavy lifting, sports, or gym workouts anymore.

The problem is that I may lose this job by the end of this year, and I support my family. I need to build an income stream that can earn at least USD 700 per month steadily before that happens.

My idea was to use weekends to build an online business slowly, then eventually leave the job and focus on it full time once the income becomes stable.

I was considering learning WordPress website building for small businesses in the USA. But after the rise of AI tools, I keep hearing that it has become extremely difficult to find work in this area.

So I wanted honest advice from people who are actually in online business or freelancing:

1. Is WordPress website building for US small businesses still worth pursuing in 2026? Can someone realistically build that into a stable USD 700/month income?
2. If not, what other online business or freelancing path would you recommend that can realistically be built during weekends only?

Thank you.

Hi everyone,

I am a guy in my mid 30s from Bangladesh. I work as a clerk at a bank. I leave home at 8am and usually return around 9:30pm, five days a week. Friday and Saturday are my weekends and the only free time I have.

I have cervical spondylosis and chronic neck pain, and the job is making it worse. On the outside I look fine, but physically I cannot do heavy lifting, sports, or gym workouts anymore.

The problem is that I may lose this job by the end of this year, and I support my family. I need to build an income stream that can earn at least USD 700 per month steadily before that happens.

My idea was to use weekends to build an online business slowly, then eventually leave the job and focus on it full time once the income becomes stable.

I was considering learning WordPress website building for small businesses in the USA. But after the rise of AI tools, I keep hearing that it has become extremely difficult to find work in this area.

So I wanted honest advice from people who are actually in online business or freelancing:

1. Is WordPress website building for US small businesses still worth pursuing in 2026? Can someone realistically build that into a stable USD 700/month income?
2. If not, what other online business or freelancing path would you recommend that can realistically be built during weekends only?

Thank you.

Hi everyone,

I am a guy in my mid 30s from Bangladesh. I work as a clerk at a bank. I leave home at 8am and usually return around 9:30pm, five days a week. Friday and Saturday are my weekends and the only free time I have.

I have cervical spondylosis and chronic neck pain, and the job is making it worse. On the outside I look fine, but physically I cannot do heavy lifting, sports, or gym workouts anymore.

The problem is that I may lose this job by the end of this year, and I support my family. I need to build an income stream that can earn at least USD 700 per month steadily before that happens.

My idea was to use weekends to build an online business slowly, then eventually leave the job and focus on it full time once the income becomes stable.

I was considering learning WordPress website building for small businesses in the USA. But after the rise of AI tools, I keep hearing that it has become extremely difficult to find work in this area.

So I wanted honest advice from people who are actually in online business or freelancing:

1. Is WordPress website building for US small businesses still worth pursuing in 2026? Can someone realistically build that into a stable USD 700/month income?
2. If not, what other online business or freelancing path would you recommend that can realistically be built during weekends only?

Thank you.

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Hi everyone,

I am a guy in my mid 30s from Bangladesh. I work as a clerk at a bank. I leave home at 8am and usually return around 9:30pm, five days a week. Friday and Saturday are my weekends and the only free time I have.

I have cervical spondylosis and chronic neck pain, and the job is making it worse. On the outside I look fine, but physically I cannot do heavy lifting, sports, or gym workouts anymore.

The problem is that I may lose this job by the end of this year, and I support my family. I need to build an income stream that can earn at least USD 700 per month steadily before that happens.

My idea was to use weekends to build an online business slowly, then eventually leave the job and focus on it full time once the income becomes stable.

I was considering learning WordPress website building for small businesses in the USA. But after the rise of AI tools, I keep hearing that it has become extremely difficult to find work in this area.

So I wanted honest advice from people who are actually in online business or freelancing:

1. Is WordPress website building for US small businesses still worth pursuing in 2026? Can someone realistically build that into a stable USD 700/month income?
2. If not, what other online business or freelancing path would you recommend that can realistically be built during weekends only?

Thank you.

Hi everyone,

I am a guy in my mid 30s from Bangladesh. I work as a clerk at a bank. I leave home at 8am and usually return around 9:30pm, five days a week. Friday and Saturday are my weekends and the only free time I have.

I have cervical spondylosis and chronic neck pain, and the job is making it worse. On the outside I look fine, but physically I cannot do heavy lifting, sports, or gym workouts anymore.

The problem is that I may lose this job by the end of this year, and I support my family. I need to build an income stream that can earn at least USD 700 per month steadily before that happens.

My idea was to use weekends to build an online business slowly, then eventually leave the job and focus on it full time once the income becomes stable.

I was considering learning WordPress website building for small businesses in the USA. But after the rise of AI tools, I keep hearing that it has become extremely difficult to find work in this area.

So I wanted honest advice from people who are actually in online business or freelancing:

1. Is WordPress website building for US small businesses still worth pursuing in 2026? Can someone realistically build that into a stable USD 700/month income?
2. If not, what other online business or freelancing path would you recommend that can realistically be built during weekends only?

Thank you.

Hi everyone,

I am a guy in my mid 30s from Bangladesh. I work as a clerk at a bank. I leave home at 8am and usually return around 9:30pm, five days a week. Friday and Saturday are my weekends and the only free time I have.

I have cervical spondylosis and chronic neck pain, and the job is making it worse. On the outside I look fine, but physically I cannot do heavy lifting, sports, or gym workouts anymore.

The problem is that I may lose this job by the end of this year, and I support my family. I need to build an income stream that can earn at least USD 700 per month steadily before that happens.

My idea was to use weekends to build an online business slowly, then eventually leave the job and focus on it full time once the income becomes stable.

I was considering learning WordPress website building for small businesses in the USA. But after the rise of AI tools, I keep hearing that it has become extremely difficult to find work in this area.

So I wanted honest advice from people who are actually in online business or freelancing:

1. Is WordPress website building for US small businesses still worth pursuing in 2026? Can someone realistically build that into a stable USD 700/month income?
2. If not, what other online business or freelancing path would you recommend that can realistically be built during weekends only?

Thank you.

Hi everyone,

I am a guy in my mid 30s from Bangladesh. I work as a clerk at a bank. I leave home at 8am and usually return around 9:30pm, five days a week. Friday and Saturday are my weekends and the only free time I have.

I have cervical spondylosis and chronic neck pain, and the job is making it worse. On the outside I look fine, but physically I cannot do heavy lifting, sports, or gym workouts anymore.

The problem is that I may lose this job by the end of this year, and I support my family. I need to build an income stream that can earn at least USD 700 per month steadily before that happens.

My idea was to use weekends to build an online business slowly, then eventually leave the job and focus on it full time once the income becomes stable.

I was considering learning WordPress website building for small businesses in the USA. But after the rise of AI tools, I keep hearing that it has become extremely difficult to find work in this area.

So I wanted honest advice from people who are actually in online business or freelancing:

1. Is WordPress website building for US small businesses still worth pursuing in 2026? Can someone realistically build that into a stable USD 700/month income?
2. If not, what other online business or freelancing path would you recommend that can realistically be built during weekends only?

Thank you.

Hi everyone,

I live in Dhaka and I’m dealing with a complex human rights case.

I’m trying to understand the typical fee structure for a mid-level lawyer in Dhaka (not very senior since they are expensive, and not junior because juniors won't be able to handle the complexity of the case).

Could anyone share an approximate schedule of charges for such a mid-level lawyer?

In addition, I’d like to know the typical costs such a mid-level lawyer would charge for:

• Accompanying a client to a police station to file a case
• Accompanying the client and police to a potential crime scene or case-related location

Any insights, personal experiences, or rough estimates would be really helpful.

Thanks in advance.

From what I understand, if someone finds a covert device such as a hidden camera or microphone inside their house, the usual advice is to immediately call local law enforcement so they can take it into evidence.

But the problem is that in many countries—and even in some developed countries with generally good rule of law—law enforcement cannot always be trusted. They themselves may have placed the device despite it being unlawful and a human rights violation. Or even if law enforcement authorities take it into evidence, they may later claim the evidence was lost or accidentally destroyed, falsely attribute it to someone else, or otherwise cover up the crime. Furthermore, in most countries forensic services and experts provide their services to the state and not to civilians.

In such situations, handing the device over immediately may mean the victim loses access to the evidence entirely.

So there seems to be a real need for victims to document the device thoroughly through photos/videos such that, even if law enforcement later says they lost or accidentally damaged it, the victim still has enough proof to win their case in court. The victim would also be able to share the evidence with international media, human rights organizations, and UN human rights mechanisms.

Also, there needs to be a way to store the device, possibly for months, before it can be handed over to a court.

The situation is similar to countries where torture, police brutality, or similar abuses by state officials are common. In such situations, human rights organizations train people to document evidence independently through photos and videos so that authorities cannot cover up their crimes and later claim that evidence was lost or accidentally destroyed.

I understand laws of evidence vary by jurisdiction, and lawyers/forensic experts may hesitate to give specific advice that could later affect admissibility. Also, a court is likely to throw out evidence that has been taken in by a party to the case who is not a neutral party. But still, there must be some recognized way for victims to preserve such evidence in places where authorities cannot be fully trusted.

So my questions are:

• How can victims document evidence of covert microphones and cameras found inside their home in a way that allows the evidence to later be used in court even if law enforcement tries to cover it up?
• How can such covert devices be stored for months before handing them over to the court?

From what I understand, if someone finds a covert device such as a hidden camera or microphone inside their house, the usual advice is to immediately call local law enforcement so they can take it into evidence.

But the problem is that the law enforcement cannot always be trusted. They themselves may have placed the device despite it being unlawful and a human rights violation. Or even if law enforcement authorities take it into evidence, they may later claim the evidence was lost or accidentally destroyed, falsely attribute it to someone else, or otherwise cover up the crime. Furthermore, forensic services and experts provide their services to the state and not to civilians.

In such situations, handing the device over immediately may mean the victim loses access to the evidence entirely.

So there seems to be a real need for victims to document the device thoroughly through photos/videos such that, even if law enforcement later says they lost or accidentally damaged it, the victim still has enough proof to win their case in court. The victim would also be able to share the evidence with international media, human rights organizations, and UN human rights mechanisms.

Also, there needs to be a way to store the device, possibly for months, before it can be handed over to a court.

The situation is similar to countries where torture, police brutality, or similar abuses by state officials are common. In such situations, human rights organizations train people to document evidence independently through photos and videos so that authorities cannot cover up their crimes and later claim that evidence was lost or accidentally destroyed.

I understand laws of evidence vary by state, and lawyers/forensic experts may hesitate to give specific advice that could later affect admissibility. Also, a court is likely to throw out evidence that has been taken in by a party to the case who is not a neutral party. But still, there must be some recognized way for victims to preserve such evidence in places where authorities cannot be fully trusted.

So my questions are:

• How can victims document evidence of covert microphones and cameras found inside their home in a way that allows the evidence to later be used in court even if law enforcement tries to cover it up later?
• How can such covert devices be stored for months before handing them over to the court?