A Visit to the Hawaiian Islands

The island state of Hawai'i has been called a paradise in this world. Its multifarious scenic beauty, magnificent beaches, active volcanoes, flora-fauna, and its vast distance from nearest land, have made it a very attractive spot to visit.
8 December 2016

The legend of Ma Thin and her Undying Love

It is said that in Bangladesh, nobody visits a police station until s/he is not forced to do so; however, the Teknaf police station has removed this stereotype with a very moving story.
8 December 2016

5 Bangla Dance Songs for the Biyebari!

A Holud night is incomplete without the folk queen! Along with her classics, the new hit number – Local Bus – would definitely be one of the top songs on the Holud playlist!
8 December 2016

The European Witch-Hunt

In medieval Europe, being a magician was considered a major crime and if a person was suspected of possessing magical powers the only penalty waiting for him/her was burning to death.
8 December 2016

QUIRKY SCIENCE

When we are in a deep slumber our brain's activity ebbs and flows in big, obvious waves, like watching a tide of human bodies rise up and sit down around a sports stadium. It's hard to miss.
8 December 2016

To walk alone, but strong

In the year 1905 Lord Curzon, the viceroy of India announced the partition of Bengal. The provincial state of Bengal had an area of 189,000 square miles and a population of nearly 80 million.
8 December 2016

A Platform for Cartoon Lovers

Cartoon People is a community that is testament to the adage that you can find your inner artist at any age.
8 December 2016

Sexist jokes are not funny

These days breaking into a male dominated is not impossible, but staying in it is the real challenge. Gender biases and negative attitudes toward women make it difficult for us to break into male-dominated fields.
8 December 2016

Diego Rivera

Diego Rivera was the most visible figure in Mexican muralism, a large-scale public-art initiative that emerged in the 1920s in the wake of the Mexican Revolution.
8 December 2016

NUMBERS 21,000

Is the number of Rohingyas who have been fled to Bangladesh in recent weeks to escape violence in neighbouring Myanmar, an official of the International Organisation for Migration said on Tuesday.
8 December 2016

Mr. Forest, Environment, Minerals and Energy

The Forest Minister at a recent event declared that the tigers could not be kept alive forever.
8 December 2016

A Journey to the Centre of Art

A surrealist reflection of oneself, a Hybrid Foundation for a forceful image creation, the play of good and evil, the absurdity of contemporary childhood...
8 December 2016

Together, we can save our pride – the tigers of the Sundarbans

Sleek and graceful, powerful and exotic, the tiger is the very definition of “Bangladeshi mega fauna.”
8 December 2016

MAILBOX

Shishu Park, although in a dilapidated condition, is still one of the most visited children's theme parks in Bangladesh.
8 December 2016

About Town

Turkey Bangla Cultural Fest 2016
8 December 2016

SNAPSHOT

No winter lasts forever, no spring skips it turn.— Hal Borland, American author, journalist and naturalist
8 December 2016

Bangladesh youth delegation calls on Indian president

A 100-member youth delegation from Bangladesh calls upon President of India Pranab Mukherjee at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in the Indian capital New Delhi.
6 December 2016

Trump's America 101 for the Developing World

It was nearly midnight when we finally conceded to the fact that Donald Trump is the President-elect of the United States.
1 December 2016

Professional Line-Standers

During the release of the new iPhone 7 and sales offers on the occasions like Black Friday and Christmas, people are seen standing in long queues, days before the opening hour of the sales.
1 December 2016

QUIRKY SCIENCE

As Zika spreads throughout the world, the call for rapid development of therapeutics to treat Zika rings loud and clear.
1 December 2016