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First, I want to make it clear that this isn’t a generalization about all women in Bangladesh. I’ve had relationships, friendships, and worked with independent girls/women, so I know they exist.

As I was growing up as Gen Z, I thought so many things were changing because of the information age. But now that I’m in my 20s, I’m realizing that I might have been wrong about how much things have actually changed. I’m seeing many of the same patterns that existed in earlier generations.

I see Gen Z girls/women posting about marriage or looking for a financially independent partner while they’re not financially independent themselves. (There’s nothing wrong with that in theory.) But I’m genuinely confused about how that helps them. What I find more depressing is that some women don’t even seem to have the intention of becoming financially independent.

I don’t mean only financial independence. I also mean personal and emotional independence. And some women choosing to marry someone based primarily on their parents’ preferences. Why on earth would someone decide who they’re going to marry based on what their parents want? How can a relationship work when you can’t independently decide who you want as your life partner? Am I missing something?

This post is a personal observation, and I honestly don’t know whether this represents the majority of girls/women in Bangladesh. I hope it doesn’t. But seeing some women, especially within my generation, seemingly not wanting independence makes me question whether we’ve actually changed or whether we’re simply repeating many of the same patterns from the previous generation!

So I’m trying to get a real sense of the bigger picture regarding independence and dependency among today’s generation!!

I like Science but not math.

So this post is on behalf of my female colleague. We both are doing internship in different departments of the same company. Now ome of her colleague, with whom she has to work colsely with, has started asking her different type of personal questions for example, if she has boyfriend or not, constantly messaging her on the weekends and many more things. Which has made her uncomfortable. But she can't complain as she is an intern and he is in permanent post. Also she has to give them explanation every time she leaves her desk and those questions sometimes cross the professional boundaries. Also the other colleagues from her floor always tries to give "gyan" on personal topics without even asking. They want to know every part of her thing, like with whom she talks, with whom she is going out. She got depressed because of this culture. Is this normal in Bangladeshi corporates? What could she do?

Hello!

I am British, but ethnically Bangladeshi. I have been brought up in the UK for my whole life and this is all I know essentially. I have visited BD before, but don't really have much of a connection. I'm a law student and I have accepted my offer to train as a lawyer in the UK, but I would love to explore before settling down into my career...

Any tips? Is this even a good/safe idea as a woman. I have heard that Gulshan is a nice area. I also mostly speak English (and French though I doubt that's useful), but I understand Bangla of course

I’m looking for some advice and confirmation from people who live in Bangladesh, especially around Habiganj/Sylhet or Dhaka.

I have close relatives in Bangladesh, their children, who are both under 12 have their birthdays coming up this month. One girl and a boy. They live with their mother in a village near Habiganj, while their father works and lives in Dhaka.

Their father earns around 20,000 taka per month, so I know they don't have a huge budget for things like birthday celebrations.

I’m planning to send 10,000 taka specifically for the two children's birthdays. I’m wondering if that is enough to actually do something nice for both of them.

For people familiar with the cost of things in Bangladesh right now, what could you realistically do with 10,000 taka for two children?

Just trying to figure out how much 10,000 taka stretches in dhaka vs habiganj.

I want to send enough, I just want the kids to actually feel like they had a special birthday rather than the money disappearing into general household expenses.

I’m also being realistic here: I’m pretty sure their mother and father probably won’t spend the entire 10,000 taka exclusively on the children. I understand that money is tight, and I’m not trying to police how a family spends money. I’d just like to have an idea of what 10,000 taka can realistically provide for two children so I can decide whether that is a reasonable amount to send or whether I should send more.

If you’re from Habiganj, Sylhet, or Dhaka, I’d especially appreciate specific suggestions for places, activities, cakes, gifts, etc., and approximately how much they cost.

Thanks!

Ps. I would also like to know what jobs can a person get into that pays more than 20,000 taka, if they have no formal education or training ? only experience in retail environment. Thnx.

This might come off as bizarre, but imagine being alongside a DU student, getting admitted to some flexible degree offering uni such as..UoL? Is this possible? Do DU allow it cause UoL definitely does.

Hi everyone ! I'm a woman in mid 20s I’ve been struggling with depression and anxiety for many years, and it has become quite severe recently. I can’t seem to do anything outside my comfort zone, I’ve developed avoidant tendencies, constantly feel helpless, and often feel like a failure. I also have suicidal thoughts at times.

I really want to get out of this situation and start getting better. Could anyone please suggest a budget-friendly female psychologist in Dhaka whom I could consult?

If anyone has any information or personal recommendations, I would really appreciate it.

assalamualaikum,

i'm a final year student and aspiring software developer. i really need to hear from people working at software companies on-site, to decide whether i should buy an upgraded laptop or go for building a desktop.

so, does your company provide you with a laptop, or a desktop to work at the office? or are you expected to have your own device/laptop?

or is it something like, the company provides you with a laptop/desktop, but it is still convenient to have your own laptop?

your advice will help me make a crucial decision, cause this is going to be a very expensive one in the current market. so i'll be grateful.

thanks in advance:)

Anyone willing to tutor for a month? I'm looking for someone who's willing to teach physics, chemistry and higher maths for 5 times a week. If anyone's interested, dm me and I'll disclose the location to you. Salary and coaching time are negotiable.

Last time I was in BD was 2006, I'm born abroad, planning my trip, Have to go to barishal, syleht. Also want to spend some time in Cox's and Dhaka, I wanted to know would it be better/safer to hire a driver? if so, how much does that cost(driver + car)?

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আমার ব্র্যাক ব্যাংকে একটি এফডিআর আছে। এতদিন আমি ওদের ইন্টারেস্ট রেট নিয়ে মোটামুটি সন্তুষ্ট ছিলাম। কিন্তু এবার থেকে ওরা ইন্টারেস্ট রেট একদমই কমিয়ে দিয়েছে। জেটা আসলে মুদ্রাস্ফীতি তুলনায় আমার কাছে সাসটেইনেবল মনে হচ্ছে না। এইদিকে আমার মা গত দশ বছর ধরে ওয়ান ব্যাংক এ টাকা রাখতেসেন, এবং ওরা আমাকে অনেক আকর্ষণীয় ইন্টারেস্ট রেট অফার করেছে ওদের "মান্থলি মানি মেকার" স্কিম এ। আমি এখন কিছু তথ্য জানতে চাচ্ছি:

১. ওয়ান ব্যাংক কতটা নিরাপদ?

২. আমি চাচ্ছি এফডিআর ওয়ান ব্যাংক এ রেখে ইন্টারেস্ট আমার ব্র্যাক ব্যাংক অ্যাকাউন্ট এ নিতে (কারণ ব্রাক এর অনলাইন ব্যাংকিং অনেক ভালো আর আমার কার্ড এনডোর্স করা ব্র্যাক এ)। নতুন করে কার্ড করা, এনডোর্স করা ইত্যাদি চাচ্ছি না। তাছাড়া ক্রেডিট কার্ড ও ব্র্যাক এর।

৩. আমি তিন বছরের জন্য রাখতে চাচ্ছি।

৪. আমার এফডিআর এর পরিমাণ কোটি টাকার মতন না হলেও, যথেষ্ট বড়।

৫. আজ পর্যন্ত আমার মার কখনো টাকা তুলতে সমস্যা হয়নি। তারপরও আমি একটু নিশ্চিন্ত হয়ে নিতে চাচ্ছি কারণ ব্র্যাকের, সিটি ব্যাংক, ইত্যাদির একটা সুনাম আছে, ওরা অনেক নিষ্ঠার সাথে অনেক উপরে উঠেছে।

আপনাদের মতামতের জন্য ধন্যবাদ।

বিঃ দ্রঃ সুদ খাওয়া হারাম, ইত্যাদি বয়ান শুনতে চাচ্ছি না।

My wife recently joined a student consultancy agency in Dhaka as a Counselor/Receptionist, and I’m trying to understand what the actual labour law says about her situation.

Her normal working hours were 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM, and on some days management meetings would continue until around 9:30 PM. There was also no properly structured break time despite these long working hours.

Because of this, she decided that she could not continue working there.

She was still on probation. Her appointment letter says that if she wants to resign, she has to provide one month’s prior notice.

What I find strange is that the same appointment letter basically allows the employer to terminate the employment whenever they choose, while the employee is apparently expected to give them a full month’s notice.

My wife emailed HR explaining that she was having difficulty continuing because of the excessive working hours and lack of proper breaks, and she resigned with immediate effect.

Afterward, her Operations Manager and Team Lead gave her quite a lecture about leaving without notice. They also mildly hinted that the company could take action against her if they wanted to, although they eventually said they would “let it slide this time.”

This whole thing has left us wondering what the actual legal position is.

Does anyone here familiar with Bangladesh Labour Act/Labour Rules / HR law know:

1. Can a probationary employee legally be required to serve a full one-month notice period before resigning?
2. Can a company require one month’s notice from the employee while allowing itself to terminate a probationary employee immediately?
3. Is working 10 AM–8:30 PM regularly, sometimes until 9:30 PM, legally acceptable?
4. What are the legal requirements regarding daily working hours, breaks and overtime?
5. Since her role was Counselor/Receptionist, rather than management or a specialist position, would she normally fall under the definition of a “worker” under Bangladesh labour law?
6. Could the company realistically take any legal action against her for resigning immediately during probation?

I’m mainly looking for the legal/regulatory position, rather than whether resigning without notice was professionally ideal.

Would really appreciate input from anyone who works in HR, labour law, compliance, or has dealt with a similar situation in Bangladesh.

Want to buy a phone with a good camera and battery. Xiaomi 17T or Nothing 4a Pro (from Dazzle)? Or is there any better option in this price range?

I am planning on watching a movie in Bashundhara Star Cineplex. I intend to have a fulfilling yet cheap meal before entering for the movie. Any tasty food would work. Looking forward to suggestions.

I want to buy a M1 pro. Any trusted shop here in dhaka? Don't wanna get scammed.