Dhaka, Jan. 11 -- When you search "Kosovo" online, you get the usual: war, disputes, divided lands. But pedaling through this young nation for two weeks on a tandem bike with my partner revealed a different story-one of warm smiles, rugged mountains, and a spirit that hums with life. This isn't the Kosovo of headlines; it's a place of quiet beauty and big hearts, much like our own Bangladesh.

PRISTINA: A CITY BUZZING WITH YOUTH

We started in Pristina, Kosovo's capital, where the streets feel alive, like Dhaka on a good day. Cafes spill with chatter, and young faces-most under 30-carry a spark of hope. The city feels like it's still finding its feet, but it's got dreams. Loading our tandem bike, we rolled north to Mitrovica, a town often...