Dhaka University renamed Mangal Shobhajatra to Barshabaran Ananda Shobhajatra, returning to its original 1989 title. The change raises questions about cultural identity, symbolism, and UNESCO heritage status, though the festive spirit of Pahela Baishakh remains unchanged.

Pahela Baishakh, celebrated on April 14, marks the Bengali New Year, rooted in Emperor Akbar’s reform aligning taxes with harvests. Today, it’s a vibrant cultural festival filled with music, processions, traditional food, and colourful attire.

Chef Pam Soontornyanakij becomes the first Thai and Asian woman to win World’s Best Female Chef 2025, revolutionizing Bangkok’s dining scene with Michelin-starred Potong, innovative ventures, and mentorship programs for future female culinary leaders.

Beat the summer heat in Bangladesh with stylish home décor tips like breathable bedding, light colours, LED lighting, and cooling verandas. These simple changes create a refreshing, energy-efficient sanctuary without relying solely on air conditioning.

At Wise Ghat, watermelons arrive in vibrant heaps, unloaded by laborers for distribution across Dhaka. This seasonal trade supports many, with watermelons sourced from Rangabali and neighbouring areas, spreading tradition and livelihoods throughout the city.

Purny Ayman made history as the first Bangladeshi woman in international motorsport, finishing fourth in UAE’s Time Attack. Her inspiring journey blends passion, virtual training, and perseverance, breaking barriers for women in global racing culture.

Cellato’s Byakuya is the world’s most expensive ice cream, blending rare white truffle, Parmigiano Reggiano, and sake lees into a $6,696 luxury dessert. This artisanal, East-meets-West creation redefines premium culinary indulgence and fine dining.

Bangladesh stands in solidarity with Palestine, but misguided protests harming local businesses weaken the cause. Strategic, peaceful resistance—not vandalism—builds real change. Channelling anger through smart, targeted action sustains justice without destroying local livelihoods or support.

The concept of stand-up comedy, an individual armed with a microphone and delivering witty and observational humour to a live audience, has been a foreign notion until relatively recently.

Even after all the vibrant Eid celebrations, your dining room remains an important place to spend time with family or friends. To help you fill your days with food and fun, you might want a room where everyone can sit back, relax, and enjoy conversations.

To me, birdsongs are the harbinger of spring. I know the season is about to arrive in Delaware because after a series of unusually frigid mornings, which lasted from December through February, cheerful chirping of red-breasted robins, blue jays, and chickadees has now filled the morning air.

What started as a niche form of entertainment, in recent years, has grown into a medium for storytelling, political satire, and everyday connection. Memes now serve as a mirror of society, and as Bangladesh continues to embrace digitalisation, they are now contributing to online conversations and sparking social change.

Dhaka has had many names over the years — City of Rickshaws, City of Mosques, City of Magic, and many more. Perhaps, calling it ‘Mini-Bangladesh’ is not a misnomer either. People from every nook and cranny of the country come together in this place, and each brings something that makes it what it is today.

As the new darling of Bangladesh’s digital content landscape, podcasts have quietly transformed how we consume information and engage with narratives. The COVID-19 pandemic acted as a catalyst and pushed creators to experiment with new formats, and thus, video podcasts emerged as a practical and appealing medium to discuss diverse topics from lifestyle and career tips to mental health and pop culture.

In Bangladesh, where motherhood is deeply woven into a woman’s identity, infertility is more than just a medical condition — it is a deeply entrenched social stigma. For many women, being unable to conceive means being treated as incomplete, facing emotional abuse, and even experiencing violence.

High interest return is always a temptation, but staying grounded in your investment principles will help you make more rational and less emotionally driven decisions. We have to thoroughly understand the product we are investing in and the background of the financial institution concerned.

DSCC has completed all preparations to facilitate the devotees to offer Eid prayers in peaceful and smooth manner.

An overview of the city's festive preparations and excitement.

As part of the festivities, Dhaka's important buildings and structures were decorated with colourful lights.

Eid in Dhaka is a time of vibrant celebrations, heartfelt reunions, and, for many, the perfect opportunity to capture and share the city’s festive spirit on Instagram.