How does one define culture, and essentially 'pop culture'? Never mind the academicians as there is no true consensus.

Who does not want a piece of unadulterated farm-fresh produce served right on the table? Today, due to increased awareness

In this short article, I humbly attempt to engage the readers and equip them with some facts about olden Bangladesh that once were

You get up in the morning, brush your teeth, and gargle with your mouth wash, all the while thinking about the lunch meeting and

The Europeans may have lauded masterpieces of tapestry, but the iconic 'Nakshi Kantha' is a canvas indigenous to Bengal that holds a

The origin and development of Bengali literature for children can be dated back to the times when colonial modernity began to

Over the decades, children's fairy tales and stories have evolved significantly. From Hans Christian Anderson's classics to the Grimm's

Long before he became a 'darwan' at Viqarunnisa Noon School and College, he used to work as an apprentice under one Muslim Miah,

It was the usual hangout. And of course a heated debate began out of the blue. The topic of discussion – is fish tastier when fried

Our identity is our truth. But the search for one's identity is anything but easy. It's because identity itself is not as straightforward a

“When they sell, copper turns to gold but when we do, that very same gold becomes dust…”

The cuckoo's call is ushering Spring, our favourite season. Once again, the premises of Charukola will fill with activities; cheerful women with garlands around their necks and gerbera blooms neatly tucked behind their ears will become a common sight.

I was introduced to Jibanananda in 1999. In December of the penultimate year of the last millennium, I became 18; Jibanananda Das had just turned 100 in February.

Melody is part of the Bangladeshi DNA, and no melody is complete without an instrument to go with it. Words often do not need a place as the sound of the bamboo flute mingles into the moonlight.

A peacock blue katan with paisley motifs, a blushing girl in her pony tails, and a black teep —that about sums up one of my favourite