From the archives / Memories and savouries of Shab-e-barat
7 March 2023
Shab-e-Barat is the night when our fate is said to be decided by the Almighty. It's a night of worship, forgiveness and rewards for devout Muslims all over the world
7 March 2023
Jamdani Palli: A village that weaves tradition
22 February 2023
Jamdani is a symbol of identity, dignity and elegance both at home and abroad for its fine and rich muslin fabric and its motifs.
22 February 2023
Jamdani Palli: A village that weaves tradition
22 February 2023
Jamdani Palli has a great role in bringing together weavers from across the country, and that has resulted in a rich diversity of weaving traditions
22 February 2023
What is “workation” and why is it gaining popularity worldwide?
29 August 2022
Tired of working from the office or home? Need a break? Want to take your work to a beach, a resort or maybe to another city? “Workation” could be the solution that can provide a much-needed break without making you miss that work deadline.
29 August 2022
Hajj: Chronicling the journey
10 August 2022
Every practicing Muslim wants to perform hajj – at least once in a lifetime since it’s obligatory. Those, who are eligible for performing this compulsory ritual of Islam, wait for a suitable opportunity to make this holy journey.
10 August 2022
Dental braces not only about aesthetics
17 September 2021
Proper alignment of teeth is not only important for appearance; it also contributes to oral health.
17 September 2021
How to protect your child from dengue
5 September 2021
Dengue has taken an alarming turn in Bangladesh this year amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Anyone from any age group can be infected by dengue, but children are most vulnerable to this mosquito-borne viral infection because of their comparatively weaker immune systems.
5 September 2021
Dos and don’ts after bypass surgery
2 September 2021
Coronary artery bypass surgery, commonly referred to as “bypass surgery”, is very common nowadays -- with thousands of patients undergoing this procedure every year in Bangladesh.
2 September 2021
Covid-19 vaccine and pregnancy: Addressing concerns
Health risks among pregnant women posed by Covid-19 have become a matter of concern as several expecting mothers died from the infection in Bangladesh in recent months.
26 August 2021
Uncontrolled diabetes: A threat to vision
There are several medical conditions that affect the eyes. But diabetes poses high risk of vision loss and even blindness.
18 August 2021
Cornea transplant: Crisis created by social taboo worsened by pandemic
Fifty-five-year-old Zamila Begum lost vision in her right eye three years ago. She has been experiencing pain, redness, watering in the other eye over the last six months. Her doctor has advised her to replace the cornea in the functioning eye as soon as possible. She has been waiting for the cornea transplantation for last six months.
20 July 2021
The Tumultuous Days Of 1971 With Tajuddin
He looked at the people on the boat—he didn't know any of them, but could see from their appearances that most of them were from the Hindu community, fleeing for their lives. It was as if that sad tale—of being forced to leave the land where they were born and brought up—was evident in their expressions.
22 March 2018
Thoughts on the childhood home
Often in conversations people bring up the difference between the words “home” and “house”, or in our case, the difference between “bari” and “basha”.
8 February 2018