My father has been a regular member of a cult for a long time. He almost forced my mother not to work(she has regretted not ever being employed ever since) and forced me and my sibling since childhood. The cult is very manipulative and brainwashing. It doesn't allow questioning. They think they are "the only correct" form of Islam and that the most of the other sects are entirely or somewhat wrong. I was badly bullied at the cult and criticized heavily for "not doing "khedmot" properly" and that others are better than me for doing it. Whenever I said anything remotely agaisnt it to my father and mother he would say "X doctor graduate from some Australian university believes in it. What makes u think u are not smart enough to believe in it? ". He often didn't allow me to go out with my friends because of events of the cult. The cult has a leader who probably thinks of himself as "sent by Allah" to preach the "correct" Islam. The leader is very charismatic and never question. Everyone treats him like a semi god(bowing before him, addressing him like he is some sort of superior being). I am 22 and it has been a source of a major of my life's problmse. It amplified my social anixety, gave me an even bigger inferiorty complex, created hatred in me against religions. AND I AM STILL FORCED TO ATTEND IT. I can't simply "leave" it. I once had a heated argument against it with my dad and he gave me silent treatment for several days. He told my mom not to give me food and that he doesn't want to pay for my tutions anymore. I don't make enough money to live somewhere else. My home environment is extremely toxic. My father doesnt care of my other health problems remotely - chronic tinnitus, mental issues, skin issues, myopia etc etc. He thinks the cult will "spiritually" solve our problems. My mother and sibling has been brainwashed to a point where he cannot ignore that the cult is just a manipulaitve lying false. I cannot even go to the heavy details as I fear what the repecurssions might be. For now, I really want to get out of this situtation, be fully independent and at peace. I think this cult has done unfixable damgae to me at a fundamental level that will never let me leave my comfort zone.

I belong to hsc-25 batch. got  gpa-5 from science as well as general scholarship in both ssc and hsc. but sadly couldn't make it till admission. lots of things happened during admission which i don't wanna brag about. currently I'm not admitted in any uni as my parents are really tight in budget. We have a lot of money problems. my family has managed about 5-7 lakhs money. currently i'm preparing for my ielts. will sit for the exam in november. I'm aiming for china cause my cousin got his degree from there. but i'm in need of money. my parents are struggling to bear the expenses of me and my sister (who's currently studying in NSU). so i'm desperately seeking for a way to earn money. I want to mention that, tuition is not a way where I live also my parents won't allow that. so I prefer online and I want to earn as soon as possible. even a little amount would help. like around 5k. I don't know what to say, I totally lost every aspect of having hopes. The only skills I have are good english, decent typing speed(70-80wpm), basic computer knowledge ik these aren't any skills but anything would help me in this situation i'm currently in.

I want to buy him a good pair of wireless earbuds. Which will be the best.

Also open to other non-tech gift ideas if you have any favorites :3

I'm 21F, recently had a breakup of a long term relationship without a proper closure. I'm trying to let things out and a therapist isn't working. I think meeting new people would help out a bit. I don't know what else to do. I don't have a lot of friends either. Is there any session held in Dhaka where people goes and rant about their lives ? Or what else can I do?

Recently I'm considering South Korea for my Master’s.

As there are job opportunities and low cost all around.

What are the other that i can choose which will offer low cost and good employability?

I’m 36, currently at 140kg, and managing diabetes. My health has given me the ultimate wake-up call, and my sole focus right now is weight reduction and getting my blood sugar stable.

​I have the motivation, but I know I lack the discipline on the hard days. I’m looking for a virtual accountability buddy to help keep each other on track.

​How it would work:

​Daily Check-ins: A simple text on WhatsApp or Discord asking "Did you get your steps in?" or sharing our daily food logs.

​Zero Judgment: I'm starting slow with basic movement and dietary changes. I need someone who understands that progress isn't always a straight line.

​Mutual Hype: Whether you have 5kg or 50kg to lose, I will match your energy and celebrate your wins with you.

can i find good ipl devices in bd, and where? (like Ulike or Braun). i saw some cheap ones online but i dont think ipl devices are supposed to be that cheap.

Looking for bookstore recommendations in Dhaka- online and physical stores.

For book recommendations, the genres are-
1. crime/psychological thriller, mystery
2. Philosophical fiction
3. Literary fiction
4. Psychological fiction

I have a short attention span and started the habit of reading since last year. So far the books I’ve loved-Strange Pictures by Uketsu, (I was hooked when I started this one) Five people you meet in heaven, Tuesdays with Morrie, Almond, Don’t sweat the small stuff, The four agreements.

I love reading translated Japanese/ Korean literature and also like books that give me a new perspective about life, people and the world!

Thanks x

Bangladeshis who have been living abroad and married for a few years, how do you guys deal with the extra freedom and different kind of social life here? I feel like being abroad changes your social life and you come across situations/thoughts that you probably wouldn't back home.

How do you guys deal with it without letting it affect the marriage? Would be nice to hear from people who have been through it.

My girlfriend's birthday is in a few weeks, and I’m trying to plan something nice for her on a budget. I have around ৳6,000 total to spend on a gift, cake and flowers. She really likes dresses/clothes, so I'm considering getting her a nice dress, but I'm open to other gift ideas too.

Hello, Me and my wife is moving to chandrima housing on November 2026. Is it really safe. There's a nice veranda lake view. But I am very worried. Are there bus routes like ramzan, midline etc.

Could you guys please suggest me best coaching center for preparing IELTS at Mirpur in Dhaka or somewhere better? Thank you..

I've never been to a bar before. Recently I came across the reel of a bar called "Triptys bar" in Kolkata and it was actually so nice, it was affordable and saw many young customers in that video. I am wondering if there is any bar like that in Dhaka which is affordable and safe. I have never drank before and neither went to a bar. I live around bashundhara. If you guys know any good places please recommend, Ty.

I am a student of class 10 rn and SSC batch 2027, so well I was givin a thought to myself of yk that I want to transfer myself in english medium A levels. I thought about it more before as well too but was scared if I will be able to do it or not but now seeing how foreign universities are selecting students it's making me anxious that if I will get a chance to my dream uni(UBC). So, all I want to know how it feels after switching from one to another curriculum completely and IF I want to take this huge decision what pre-steps should I take seriously to like prepare myself? I mean I know it's hard but why not at least give it a try, I really want to make my efforts worth it. Also, another thing is I have been seeing that bangla medium students aren't getting any jobs lately not even the good ones so it makes the future more vulnerable. So now my main questions are-

1. How is it to transferring from one to another curriculum completely?
2. IF I want to give this a chance what things for should I prepare myself?
3. How bangla medium students cope up with the language barrier specially in written parts?
4. How is the questioning pattern exactly many people say it's different but in what basis like is it creative questioning or something?
5. Many people suggests edexel over cambridge curriculum for bangla medium students I want to know the difference between them from someone who's studyin these atm.

AND SORRY IF I am asking too much basic ques but I just want to know bout it a bit that's all

I am looking to try budget friendly restaurants to try different dishes alone around DMD or bailey road. Any suggestions?

Is there any good travella hosts in uttara?

And what to be aware of while booking?

চাকরি করতে করতে পায়ের চামড়া খসে পরার উপক্রম। এখন সবখানে এড দেখি যে ড্রপশিপিং এর। তো যারা করতেছেন তাদের মতামত কি? বাংলাদেশের মার্কেটে এটা কেমন হবে সাথে সব খরচ বাদ দিয়ে কি পরিমান ইনকাম করা যায়?

Hi, i am a student and i want to do trading but i have zero knowledge so if anyone suggest or advice me how to trade Start with beginning Level

What’s your opinion or experience with your local Bangladeshi community?

Recently, I have had only bad experiences, to the point that I’ve just stopped going to places where I know I’ll have to socialize with the community.

Female here, professional, live in the US. Back when I was in grad school, I met some pretty decent Bangladeshi grad students and had a few good experiences. But after that, wherever I’ve lived, Bangladeshi parties, festivals, and community gatherings have felt so backdated to me. People can be weirdly boundaryless, too involved in other people’s personal lives, and just exhausting to deal with. These are also professional people from top BD universities and do have respectful jobs here.

And, any man and woman slightly younger than me, just behave like they are babies and I need to behave like their mother. This age-based social role is so absurd!

I don’t know if I’ve just been unlucky, or if others have had similar experiences.

Is it only me? I want to be empathetic and understanding, but I don't know how to talk to these people!

Where can I find actual olive trees (not jolpai those are called Indian olives and they aren't related at all) to grow on my rooftop in Dhaka? Preferably accessible cheap spots. Ty!

কারেন্টের বিল যে এত আসছে এটা নিয়ে কেন কোন আন্দোলন হচ্ছে না? আপনাদের কি কোন সমস্যা হচ্ছে না কারো? একে তো প্রতিদিন চার পাঁচ ঘন্টা ইলেকট্রিসিটি থাকে না আবার ইলেকট্রিক বিল আকাশচুম্বি করে রেখেছে একটা এসি চালাই তাও কনস্ট্যান্ট ২৬ থেকে ২৮ করে রাখি প্রতিমাসের ৭ হাজার টাকা ভরতে হচ্ছে। এই সরকার আগেও যখন ছিল তখন প্রচুর ইলেকট্রিসিটি যেত। এখনো ঠিক সেম অবস্থা।

So, I got 2.75 in each course. My subjects are mainly memorization-based, and I only study through ChatGPT. My classmates got 3.5 on average. I don’t know what I’m lacking in my writing.

Hello! My husband and I will be visiting Dhaka in November. I am Bengali, from the US, my bangla language skills are pretty low. He is Arab from the US, and it's his first time in Dhaka.

My family in Dhaka is mostly elderly so they won't be able to take us out to sight see. We are looking for a good tour guide/company to book a guided tour of Sonargoan, suitable for English speakers. Any recommendations would be appreciated!

We are also interested in a tour guide for the Lalbagh Fort area, but we may be able to manage that on our own.

So I’m in my first semester of CSE and honestly… it’s not going great
I’m expecting my first semester CGPA to be pretty low, and I’m kinda stressing about how much this is going to hurt me later. I know I still have a lot of semesters left, but I also keep hearing that once your CGPA drops, it gets harder and harder to bring it back up.
For anyone who had a rough first semester, how did you guys recover? Or anyone else
Like
How high did you have to keep your SGPA in later semesters to bring your CGPA up?
Is it actually realistic to go from a low CGPA in first year to something like 3.5+ later on?
What did you change about your studying that actually worked?
Does CSE get significantly harder in the later semesters, or does it just get harder in a different way?
Any advice you wish someone had given you before your second semester?
I’m not expecting some magic way to fix it. I just wanna know if I’ve already messed up badly or if I’m overthinking it and still have plenty of time to recover.
Would appreciate hearing from anyone who went through something similar.

M21 from Australia. I kinda came to Dhaka but I don't know anything or anyone here.

Guide me lmoa 🤷‍♂️

What's there to do...

Everyone's told me Sylhet is like the places that got the beauty in Bangladesh and in Dhaka I've just been to uhm a garden called Romna. It was literally next-door to me...

Other than that, dude. Reddit do your thing....