Living in a Dhaka apartment, the practical way.
Independent guides on furnishing, monsoon, load-shedding, west-facing heat, and everything else that catches renters and first-time buyers off guard.
- renting
Mirpur vs Uttara vs Bashundhara — a Realistic 2026 Cost-of-Living Comparison
Rent, utilities, groceries, transport and service charges for a working couple in Dhaka's three most-asked-about neighbourhoods. Mid-2026 numbers, not 2019 ones. · 28 Aug 2026
- renting
What Actually Gets Returned From a Dhaka Apartment Security Deposit
Dhaka rental deposits are 4 to 6 months of rent, and most tenants get less than half back. The pattern is predictable, and five things at signing shift the odds. · 25 Aug 2026
- reviews
Where Dhaka Homeowners Actually Buy Window Blinds in 2026
A frank look at the four routes Dhaka apartment owners take to buy window blinds — brand showrooms, catalogue specialists, general fabric shops and marketplace vendors — with the trade-offs of each. · 10 Jun 2026
- heat cooling
Bedroom Blackout Guide for Dhaka Shift Workers and Late Sleepers
How to build a genuinely dark bedroom in a Dhaka apartment — the layered blackout approach, what "blackout" fabric actually means, and how to handle streetlight leak. · 20 May 2026
- heat cooling
How to Cut Your AC Bill in a West-Facing Dhaka Apartment
Why west-facing rooms in Dhaka run hotter, how much a proper window treatment actually saves, and what to buy if you rent versus own. · 6 May 2026
- load shedding
Load-Shedding Survival Guide for Modern Dhaka Apartments
Practical fixes for load-shedding season in a modern flat: what an IPS actually powers, fan-first cooling, and the small things that make the outage tolerable. · 22 Apr 2026
- monsoon
Monsoon Preparation Checklist for Dhaka Renters (2026 Edition)
The 40-minute annual check that saves your deposit — window seals, drain grates, fabric, electricals and paperwork before Jyoishtho hits. · 15 Apr 2026
- furnishing
What ৳500,000 Actually Buys You When Furnishing a Dhaka 2-Bed in 2026
A room-by-room breakdown of realistic 2026 furnishing costs for a 900–1,100 sq ft Dhaka apartment, from mattresses to a working kitchen. · 8 Apr 2026