Of course, there is a deep meaning and a solid history behind this holy festival. We all know the story of Prophet Ibrahim (A.S). He was ready to sacrifice his own son when Allah tested him. That willingness and faith, it’s so powerful. It reminds us that real sacrifice isn’t just about losing something. It’s about submitting to something greater. That’s the real meaning of Eid-ul-Adha. But still, where I live, there’s something else that brings this festival a real thing. Yes, I am talking about the cow market.

This year, I went with my family to one of the bigger markets in the city. And let me tell you, it was totally crazy. First of all, the cow market was super noisy. There were cows everywhere. They are mooing, running from here and there. It was literally crazy for me being among all those cows for the first time. The market scenario was like something like this, people shouting prices, kids running around trying to pet every calf they saw. It was loud, messy, and kind of crazy for me at first. But honestly that’s part of the fun, the real fun.

And the prices of cows were really high. One seller tried to convince us that his bull was worth 3 lakhs. It's just because it had a shiny coat. We didn’t even ask for the weight. But after about two hours of walking, comparing, and most importantly bargaining, we finally saw our cow. It wasn’t massive, but it was a calm, steady look, I was really looking for something like this. It wasn’t scared of all the chaos around it. The seller asked for 1.15 lakh, but my uncle, who’s kind of a pro at this, got him down to exactly 1 lakh taka. The handshake was really satisfying. We were exhausted, but happy at the same time.

Bringing the cow home was its different celebration. The kids were really happy and came out to look. Someone next door took a photo. And of course, the classic question came from everywhere, “Koto porse?” (What's the price?). It something a tradition now.

Our 1 lakh taka cow isn’t just about price or size. It’s about effort, about care. And above all, it’s about the joy we feel when we give, not just to Allah, but to others too.

I saw little villages pass by one after another. Small houses made of tin or mud. Old men sitting outside on wooden stools. Women carrying water in pitchers on their heads. Children waving at the train like we were their friends.

There’s something beautiful about these villages. They’re quiet, simple, and full of life. You see goats tied under trees, cows resting beside ponds, smoke rising slowly from a kitchen fire. You see green fields stretching far and wide, and little canals where people wash clothes or bathe. It feels like time has stopped there — or maybe it just moves slower, in a better way.

Inside the train, everything has its own rhythm. The people are gossiping softly, someone doing their work on the laptop, someone's listening to songs and watching movies. The tea sellers are doing their things. And honestly, that little cup of hot tea tastes better on a moving train than anywhere else.

I didn’t even touch my phone for most of the ride. I just looked out, thought about life, and felt calm. There’s a kind of therapy in watching the world go by without doing anything. You don’t have to be anywhere fast. You don’t have to stress. You’re just there. Sitting. Moving. Watching.

One thing I noticed during the journey is how different train travel feels from other ways of moving. Buses get noisy and bumpy. Cars get stuck in traffic. But trains? They glide. And you don’t feel trapped. You can walk around, stretch your legs, stand near the door and feel the breeze if the window’s open. It gives you space — not just physical space, but mental space too.

Everyone’s going somewhere, carrying their own stories, their own reasons for traveling. But for those few hours, you all share the same track, the same view, the same moment.

Train journeys also remind me of how beautiful my country is. Not the city buildings or shopping malls — but the real beauty. The kind you find in fields of yellow mustard flowers, or in a kid playing with a tire on a dirt road, or in the way an old couple sits quietly under a tree watching the sunset.

And it’s cheap. That’s another thing. You can travel long distances without spending a lot. But the value isn’t just in saving money — it’s in gaining moments. You come back from a train ride with more than just photos. You come back with little stories, little feelings, and a clearer mind.

I think everyone should take a train ride once in a while, just to feel grounded again. Sit by the window. Don’t bring books or headphones. Just look. Think. Breathe. Let the villages pass by like pages in a storybook.

Next time if you are planning to travel by bus my recommendation will be to skip the bus and take the train just once. Let it slow you down in the best way possible. You’ll see more. Feel more. And maybe, just maybe, remember who you are again.

Let's talk about my experience with nature. Well, I am an introverted guy. I don't talk too much. Honesty, I am afraid to talk to people. I don't know why I can't communicate with people so easily. I think it's because of my parents. They never let me talk to people or be with people when I was a kid or young. Now, I am 20 and suffer much to go and talk to people. Even when I need to communicate with someone for important proposes, I get so nervous.

Right now it's my free time. You can take a break from everything for months. As an introverted guy, I always prefer to stay at home and spend time with my best friend. You may wonder how an introverted guy could have a best friend. Ok, let me clear this. My best friend is my phone. Don't get me wrong, I am not a phone addict. However, I use my phone for good and productive purposes, like blogging and learning skills from various resources. Again, when I need entertainment, my best friend (phone) is also there. I Watch movies and series; this helps me learn English.

But sometimes, I don't want to be at home anymore. Then what do I do? I went outside. Not for communication or meeting people. I got very close to nature. In the open field, when the air blows slowly, there are fewer people and less noise. It is just me and nature. I loved spending this type of quality time with myself and nature.

So next time you see an open field, don’t just walk past it. Stop. Feel the air. Listen to the sounds. Let nature do its work on you. What’s your favorite thing about nature? The silence, the fresh air, or the green view? Let me know in the comments!

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It was a usual day. I was helping my mom with some of her work. Right now, it's all my free time for months. Because recently I finished the admission exam and after a month the classes will be held. So, this is my free time. I don't waste my free time like others. I always try to convert my free time to productive time.

I was helping my mom, and she wanted me to go to the market and bring some necessary items. She also told me to buy something for me. Anything I like to eat. I went to the market and bought the item that my mom told me to buy. Then I was thinking about what should I buy for myself.

As it's summertime, it is hot outside. But this Summer isn’t like other summers. This summer I can feel the temperature isn’t that hot like other summers. Again, this summer, I can enjoy my free time as myself. Including all, I am enjoying this summer. To increase my enjoyment, I decided to buy ice cream. As planned, I brought two ice cream. One is for me, and another one is for my mom.

This ice cream is like a treat to me. Because I usually don't buy expensive food items for me. But this time, I felt I deserved it after all that. So, I finally bought two ice cream. The total cost was around 100 taka (1$).

About the taste of the ice cream? It was pretty enjoyable. Really, I was enjoying having it. There was a mix of many flavors. As it was a cone ice cream, it had a few layers of taste. At the top, it was chocolate and then vanilla.

This is how I treat myself with small things when I feel proud of myself. I think you should also try this. You will feel good. Thanks for reading.

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To participate in various public universities, we have to go to various parts of our country. As there are many public universities all over the country. I sat for 14 public university exams and became successful in my 14th exam. Thanks for that. I was so depressed. However, that is not our topic today. I was talking about the train journey. Yes, it is cheaper than the bus journey. So, it was preferable for me. But as I never ever journey by a train. I was very excited for my first train journey

But now, the train journey is a normal thing for me. I traveled by train just for 4-5 months, and it's normal for me. Now, think about how much time I traveled by train in 4-5 months that it became a daily thing to me. Actually, I forgot that. Maybe 10-15 times. Yeah, it's pretty much for a 4-5 months timespan.

As I told you, I got a chance to attend a public university after trying 13 th times; it was time to go to the university again and complete the admission process. The University is situated in Dinajpur, and its name is Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University. So, I needed to go from Pabna to Dinajpur.

This time, I also preferred the train journey. Believe me, the train journey is one of the most comfortable journeys in our country. Three friends of ours from the same school got a chance at the University and wanted to go together. So, we bought the ticket online. Unfortunately, there were no seats in the Non-Ac chair. So, I bought the AC-S Chairs ticket. I had no other option if I wanted to go with my friend on the same train.

In the video, you can see us waiting in the train station for our train. The train you can see right now, it's not a passenger train. This train is used for transport various types of goods. I think this train is from India as I could see the Hindi language outside the train.

However, it's all about my experience with the train journey. In, my next post I will share a video from the train. Do you know how it feels to see outside from the train? Let's find out it in my next video.

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I remember the time when I was really into freelance design. I was so passionate. I was always down to learning new skills, creating cool stuff, staying up late watching YouTube tutorials. But after a few months where clients ghosted me. I found it tough for me. Then, I totally gave up. It was a mixed feeling of embarrassment and also heartbroken. I told myself I wasn't good enough. So, I quit my passion.

But now when I remember my decision, I regret it. It is not because I was the best designer in the world. It is because I didn't even give myself a chance to grow. If I tried more with it, who knows I could be a successful freelancer. Or, Maybe I’d have a small design studio or a portfolio. I would be proud of myself and my decisions. That thought still gives me pain sometimes. But it also taught me a valuable lesson. Quitting over something doesn’t always bring relief. Sometimes it brings a long-term regret.

But my story doesn’t ends like this.
A few years later, I dived into the crypto world. Crypto world is like a rollercoaster. One day you're up 20%, the next day you're losing all you had. I lost money. Yes, many times. Sometimes I felt like a fool. But for some reason, I kept learning, I read books,and I joined communities. I failed again and again, but every time I came back with a bit more wisdom.

I know I am not even the best cryto trader. But I try. This time I don't want to quit. I am making myself. I am improving myself. At least I try. I don't want to give up this time. I also started writing here in hive. Want to be a regular writer. In crypto market, I usually don't take risk. I spend that much money which I can afford. Which won't get me upset next time.

Now, let’s talk about Hive:
One thing I’ve always wanted to try here is vlogging. But I’m scared of how I sound. What if no one watches? That fear of rejection doesn't give me a chance to make Video content. Yeah, I know if I never try, I’ll never grow. Maybe that’s something I’ll try this time. So, I also shared video content along with this blog.

So what have I learned?
Now, I try to not fear about failure. Now, I know it's a big part of our life. We need to face the failure and work on it, instead of fearing and running from it.

Tell me what did you give up on? What did you stick with even when it was tough? And what are you still afraid to try?

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During the corona virus pandemic, everything was shut down. People can't go to their work, students can't go to their school or colleges. So, we needed an alternative way for the communication. The only way was online. The office workers could connect to their work by using zoom meetings or other online tools. As so for the students.

For the students, it was challenging at the very first point. Because it was tough for them to concentrate at the class through their little mobile screen. Even, some teachers were not that up to date with the online devices. So, there were always chances of technical issues.

But there was a group of teachers who were very talented in this sector. So, they could easily teach through online. Guess what! It was more interactive than a offline classroom. They were highy educated and professional.

Over the time online education became really famous in our country. As it was more beneficial and Cheaper than the offline education.

But online education is not for everyone. Those students who are very conscious and serious about their study, do well in online education.

However, my journey from a regular school to my dream University was also like this. I educated myself through the online education. I wanted to survive in the competition to get a good University for my higher studies and it helped.

At the beginning, it was also a challenge for me to use a mobile phone for the online class. Moreover my mobile phone becomes a distraction sometimes So, I decided to have a bigger screen.

First of all, I can't afford a Computer (PC). So, I was looking for the alternative way and I hit upon a plan. I only brought the monitor and used a old Android Tv Box to run it. And from then my new online education journey started. This is how I ended up to my dream University by the help of online education.

Right now I have a plan for buying a PC. Because I always wanted to have a PC from my childhood. I guess, it's not late yet. Now, I have to make my dream come true. I have a plan of buying my first PC from the hive money. Wish me luck.