SNAPSHOT

Imagine having a city full of things that no other city had.”– Bill Bryson, an Anglo-American author
22 September 2016

Caring for Special Children

Najifa Tabassum was a premature baby and the doctor called her Einstein at her birth. First recognised to be a special child when she was 18 months old...
22 September 2016

MAILBOX

Due to very limited media exposure, the profession of planning is not that familiar in Bangladesh.
22 September 2016

A Work in Progress - Beshi Joss Drums

While a touch of the strings and strokes on the black and white reeds speak thousands of words – of generations, people, nature, love and helps one to travel all over the world, the beating of the drums, however, brings you back to life.
8 September 2016

The new wave in Qurbani

We know that Eid-ul-Adha is the ultimate festival of sacrifice and gratitude for Muslims. Who doesn't remember roaming the crowded cattle market in search of the perfect cow or goat or camel or (add your cattle of choice here).
8 September 2016

STAR DIARY

Last week as I went to the hospital to collect data on the rate of infant mortality, I was a little shocked to hear the yelling of women in the maternity ward.
8 September 2016

Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima

Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima, commonly known as Ronaldo, is a retired Brazilian professional footballer who cemented the reputation as one of the greatest football players of all time.
8 September 2016

Small Bribe, Great Fault

I call them kingfishers for a reason. The way they perched on their bikes wearing their turquoise and blue attires waiting for their catch in the middle of the streets can only be compared to the majestic birds waiting on small fries.
8 September 2016

Leading a life of purpose

What are you taking on in your lives? Why are you here? What are the big things that you are going to tackle?
8 September 2016

NUMBERS 5,200,000

The amount of taka in fake notes that has been seized from a gang of currency counterfeiters during a raid in the capital. Like every year, money counterfeiters are active ahead of Eid-ul-Adha when people spend money for buying cattle.
8 September 2016

5 Acts of Kindness to Practice Regularly

In a capitalist world like today's, it may be hard to do something without expecting something else in return, but kindness shouldn't be one of them.
8 September 2016

The South China Sea Imbroglio

The prevailing tensions over South China Sea are the result of its prevailing aggressive-imperialist-expansionist foreign policy orientation in the entire Asia-Pacific or rechristened Indo-Pacific region for many years past, because riding over the crest of its own creation, Beijing had extended its claim over the entire South China Sea, few years ago, as its maritime territory while citing some historical evidences of it's choice.
8 September 2016

About Town

Dance Drama - Bhabna's Production
8 September 2016

SNAPSHOT

Perhaps there is a soul hidden in everything and it can always speak, without even making a sound, to another soul.” – Frances Hodgson Burnett
8 September 2016

Getting on the Local Bus!

Have you heard of the Local Bus? No, it's not one of those half-damaged, 35-year-old or more vehicles running on the streets of Dhaka.
8 September 2016

OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE DIFFERENTLY-ABLED

Mehedi Hasan, a visually impaired youth lost his sight at the age of four. However, due to his strong determination and relentless support from the family, Mehedi has achieved a Bachelor's degree from Dhaka University's Department of Political Science in 2014.
8 September 2016

Beautiful blend of history and fiction

Most of us come across a common problem when dealing with history books. One of the major complaints of teenagers or even young adults is that reading history is boring.
8 September 2016

MAILBOX

I would like to thank Naziba Basher for her article regarding why one should read published on August 26, 2016. Reading really is something that helps people achieve perfection.
8 September 2016

Shahbaz Khan’s Legacy

Dhaka city has a specific identity of being called 'the City of Mosques'. According to a 2008 survey of Islamic Foundation, there are more than 2.5 million mosques in Bangladesh, whereas around six thousand of them are in Dhaka city alone.
8 September 2016

Revolutionising Qurbani

With the onset of a generation of virtual reality users, and with online shops becoming an important part of our lives, Eid-ul-Adha - the festival of sacrifice - is enjoying a renaissance.
8 September 2016