Gauhar Jaan was a songstress of Hindustani music who came into limelight in the last decade of 19th century and dominated the first...

To encourage more young women into community media and journalism, and to work for the development of rural communities...

Shumonn Patwary is a household name, mainly because of his comedy on television.

In ancient Rome, there was a king called Sextus Turquinus. The all powerful, self indulgent king fell in love with the beautiful wife of one of his courtiers.

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Beauty and the beast: In an Amazonian rain forest butterflies rest on a giant anaconda.

The number of women who were honored for the significant role that they played in the Liberation War and implementing its spirits...

People from all walks of life have again shown a great example of unity in favour of justice and of creating a society free of...

Climate change is the harsh reality of today, and its impacts are undeniable for nations such as ours. Global warming is leading to

In the last two decades, photography in our country has flourished and made a place for itself in the international area. Many

Before we get to know these exciting startups, their owners and their work, let's delve a little into how it all began.

One evening, I was going to Dhanmondi 32 by a Gazipur bound bus from Azimpur. There was unbearable traffic congestion on the

To Bangladeshis, the late Beatle, George Harrison is more than just a guitarist and singer. He is long remembered for his contribution

”What makes a leader?” This question was asked the lead instructor, Khaled Saifullah, to my class, on the first day of the Building Bridges through Leadership Training (BBLT) programme at BYLC. Each of us produced different answers.

The number of people who died of Tubercolosis (TB) in the country last year.

‘It could've been my sister, it could've been my mother, it could've been me'. Every time the media reports on a story of a woman's rape,

Shahzadi Begum sat on her bed, her eyes firmly on the recording device set before her. She wore a smile across her face, belying the apprehension evident in her eyes. “When they were asking people if they wanted to go to Pakistan, I wanted to go too.

Every time Tonu's face surfaces on your Facebook newsfeed, a torrent of mixed feelings hit you at the same time -- outrage, sorrow, helplessness and so much more. Nothing to do but scroll on and eventually run away from the atrocity that we allowed and continue to allow on the streets of Bangladesh.

Naveed Mahbub is one of the first Bangladeshi stand-up comedians. He is the founder of Naveed's Comedy Club (NCC). After completing

The 26th of March is a historic and glorious day for all Bangladeshis. In 1971, on this day, a new era began by declaring the