We cannot predict earthquakes beforehand but the idea of a technology to detect earthquakes fast enough for an alert to reach susceptible areas is no doubt good news for us; and more so when it is being designed by our own countrymen.

“Everyone wonders, “What is Lalon's Caste?” Lalon says, “I've never 'seen' the face of Caste with these eyes of mine!”

A few days back like many other motorists, I was stuck in Kakoli signal while trying to reach home on time for my iftar meal.

Astronomers using NASA's Hubble Space Telescope have discovered an immense cloud of hydrogen dubbed "The Behemoth" bleeding off a planet orbiting a nearby star. The enormous, comet-like feature is about 50 times the size of the parent star. The hydrogen is evaporating from a warm, Neptune-sized planet, because of the extreme radiation from the star.

Clancy Peiris, ACMA, CGMA, is Attorney at Law and Study Support & Learning Manager - CIMA, UK. With decades of experience in teaching and training students, teachers and learners, Peris feels that CIMA is probably one of the best ways to see the 'big picture'.

This Ramadan, Kaymu.com.bd, Bangladesh's leading online shopping community is joining hands with four notable charitable organisations to make the act of Zakat simpler for those who want to pledge. In partnership with Jaago Foundation, Teach for Bangladesh,

The independent sultanate of Bengal was 200 years (roughly 1338-1538) of glory. Trade and commerce flourished. Muslin enjoyed an immense fame. Travellers who visited Sonargaon, an extremely vital city during the period, were awed by its splendour. Arts and literature thrived.

“The sun was bright and the heat felt sweltering. Sweat collected on the face and the clefts of the forehead, and dripped down in tiny little droplets of salt-water. It was the first time when the tedious job of cleaning did not feel tiring, instead our hearts filled up with bliss.” This is how we, students of BRAC University, felt while cleaning our National Memorial.

At the heart of Dhaka's Ramadan festivities stands the timeless Chowk Bazaar. Its four hundred year long history began in the Mughal Era when King Maan Singh moved his head office in Bawal to the Dhaka Central Jail in the old town. Today, Chowk Bazaar has not only become a historical trademark but also a booming iftaar market.

Sabnam Faria is a household name today, thanks to her chirpy nature and trendy looks. She was first noticed on @18, a telefilm that attracted the youth back in 2013. Later on, Faria began working in ad-films, along with becoming a regular on television.

A dream doesn't become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work.

The story titled "Not Forgotten" published on June 26, 2015 about Kalpana Chakma abduction case was really well investigated. The proverb, “Procrastination is the thief of time” is very much applicable to our judiciary. Nineteen years have passed but there is no

I believe discussion is essential to change anything in democracy. Without discussion, nothing can change

With the start of the holy month of Ramadan, traffic congestions have intensified three times as usual, making it difficult for many people to reach home on time for iftar.

A major obstacle faced by city dwellers every other day is that of rainwater flooding the streets. Every year, the issue of water logging gets

During Ramadan, everyone is concerned about physical strain. Anything and everything can dehydrate you in Bangladesh, and people are full to an almost immobile state after Iftar.

“Books - check. Pens and pencils - check. Rain coat - check. Umbrella - check. Old knee boots - check." – a part of the daily check lists made by 21-year-old Fatimah Sifat. Studying final year BBA at a private university, Fatimah prepares herself for the worst,

They say 13 is an unlucky number.

Photographer Atish Saha is someone whose love for the arts led him to where he stands today. Today he is recognised at home and abroad for his fantastic work with photography and evident dedication to the art form.

The thought was reignited when recently the nepal earthquake spread all the way to our lands.