No one left for Nasiruddin Shah to idealise

A few months back Nasiruddin Shah was denounced over his remarks on late Rajesh Khanna. The same Nasir was eulogising late Om
19 January 2017

MAILBOX

And The City Stopped Moving
19 January 2017

The Pioneer Behind Ekushey Book Fair

Muktodhara Prokashoni is the very first reason for us to be able to take part in and celebrate today's Ekushey Boi Mela. On 21st
19 January 2017

SNAPSHOT

“The world isn't just the way it is. It is how we understand it, no?
19 January 2017

MIB SPIRIT

MIB Spirit is a line of lifestyle products unlike the rest. What makes MIB Spirit stand out amongst all other brands is their open declaration of using industrial waste products and up-cycle them to create magic. A wide range of environment friendly products such as bags, wallets, scarves, natural soap bars, key-rings, etc. are made to help give the users their identity. Khaled Mahmud, the originator of MIB Spirit, feels that through his work, honesty and truth are delivered.
19 January 2017

Rocket Steamers

Amongst the few paddle steamers that exist around the world used for tourism, Bangladesh has six of them, popularly known as 'Rocket
19 January 2017

When Heroin was a Medicine

Heroin is considered to be one of the most addictive substances in the world. Currently, its usage is highly controlled as it can cause
19 January 2017

QUIRKY SCIENCE

Feeding is paramount to the survival of almost every animal, and just about every living organism is eaten by another.
19 January 2017

Snow: A Melancholic Journey

“Pamuk knows that as well as anybody and dramatises it in a raucous scene in which a group of leftists, Kurds and Islamists gather in a hotel room to write a letter to the Frankfurter Rundschau.”
19 January 2017

In all Fairness

A few weeks ago, a pop music video went viral online, showcasing, surprisingly enough, Saudi teenage girls dancing, singing and expressing themselves, for a change.
19 January 2017

Sailing on Antiques

When the Rocket Steamers service was introduced almost a century ago, it was used mostly by the elite classes and considered the fastest mode of water transport; thus, many believe that it is the reason behind the name.
19 January 2017

A few observations and my suggestions

I have stayed 2 long weeks in Dhaka, a week in Rajshahi, and 2 nights in Sylhet - at The Palace Resort, and am returning to Sydney
19 January 2017

About Town

AN EXHIBIT BY IMRUL & APURBO
12 January 2017

NCTB's Textbook Blunder: A Loss Hard to Recover

A major success that the Bangladesh government can boast about is the distribution of millions of copies of textbooks to school children on the first day of every New Year.
12 January 2017

Poking Conscience through Photography

On the evening of 5th January, 2017, a two-week long photography exhibition titled “16” was launched at the EMK Center located at the heart of Dhaka, Dhanmondi 27.The exhibition is a joint collaboration of two renowned and vibrant Bangladeshi photographers, Kazi Tahsin Agaz Apurbo and Imrul Islam.
12 January 2017

MAILBOX

Last week's spotlight titled “Roses, Everywhere” (published in January 6, 2017) was one of the most amazing articles I have ever read in recent months.
12 January 2017

Working with the Live Mannequins

While checking out an elegant dress in a fashion store, suddenly you notice the mannequin blinking.
12 January 2017

SNAPSHOT

“The robbed that smiles steals something from the thief.”
12 January 2017

SINGS - the perfect musical!

If you are up for old songs and some up beat performances, make sure that you book a ticket to watch the highly acclaimed movie 'Sing' at the Star Cineplex at Bashundhara City Mall!
12 January 2017

Marrying off too early?

A law drafted more than two years ago, stating that a girl at the age of 16 will be able to marry as a non-minor with the consent of her parents, still holds its ground in the midst of major criticism. Turn to pages 8-9 to read thoughts and opinions on this draft law.
12 January 2017