Netrakona a gateway to nature

During the cooler months, Netrakona attracts tourists eager to explore its landscapes and immerse themselves in its rich cultural diversity.
14 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Footwork, fitness and fearlessness

There was a time when doctors told her there was no cure. A time when the world seemed to close in, whispering that this might be the end. But she refused to listen. She chose to fight -- not just with fists and footwork, but with the unyielding will of a warrior.
7 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Poisoning land and lives

Illegal brick kilns take a toxic toll on Brahmanbaria
28 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Decaying in silence

The ancient terracotta temples of Munshiganj need urgent conservation
21 February 2025, 18:00 PM

The ‘Kingdom of Stones’ on Sangu banks

The Sangu river, winding through the hilly district of Bandarban, is an embodiment of nature’s beauty, its crystal-clear waters flowing serenely past steep hills and lush greenery.
7 February 2025, 18:00 PM

The art and appeal of thrifting

It’s a typical Friday evening in Gausia Market. The narrow alleyways are alive with the voices of vendors calling out prices and shoppers haggling over deals -- piles of clothes sit atop each other.
31 January 2025, 18:00 PM

A new era in elderly care

Dr Asha Islam Nayeem, a professor in the Department of History at the Dhaka University, has a heart-wrenching story.
24 January 2025, 18:00 PM

Reimagining Dhaka’s parks: Rasulbagh shows the way

Tucked into the narrow confusing lanes of Lalbagh is Rasulbagh Children’s Park -- a rare slice of serenity in a city that often forgets to breathe.
17 January 2025, 18:00 PM

Shopping in Dhaka: A trip down memory lane

I heard a friend say that no matter where she goes shopping, be it on 5th Avenue in New York, in old Delhi, or even at Chatuchak Weekend Market in Bangkok, nothing beats the pleasure she finds shopping in Dhaka’s shopping districts: Chandni Chawk, Hawker’s, and New Market.
10 January 2025, 18:00 PM

Affordable audiophilia - a growing love for high-fidelity audio

For decades, Bangladesh has been home to a devoted group of people passionate about high-fidelity sound reproduction.
3 January 2025, 18:00 PM

Pitha: the heart of winter celebrations

In Bangladesh, winter is more than a season -- it’s a celebration. It’s the time for weddings, marked by steaming plates of biryani, fragrant with ghee and tender, flavourful potatoes.
27 December 2024, 18:00 PM

History of Madhur Canteen

The canteen was founded in 1921 by Aditya Chandra Dey, Madhuda’s father, who received permission from the university authorities to open a food business on the university grounds when Dhaka University was established.
20 December 2024, 18:00 PM

Madhur Canteen: The story of an eatery and Bangladesh

If one says Madhur Canteen and Bangladesh’s history is inextricably interlinked, will it be an exaggeration?
20 December 2024, 18:00 PM

Crown jewels of Bengal

Scattered across Bangladesh are countless archaeological treasures that reveal its prosperous past. While time has erased some, many remain hidden beneath the earth, awaiting discovery. Among the surviving remnants are ancient fortresses, temples, mosques, monasteries and so on -- testaments to the region’s rich history and cultural legacy.
13 December 2024, 18:00 PM

The Impact of Remittance Warriors

Remittances remain a lifeline for Bangladesh’s economy, contributing around 6-7 percent to GDP, according to financial reports.
6 December 2024, 18:00 PM

A dignified welcome

Dhaka airport finally opens lounges dedicated to migrant workers and their families
6 December 2024, 18:00 PM

Rethinking your weekend plans

“What do I do during the weekend?”
29 November 2024, 18:00 PM

Lease land, grow your own veggies, grains

It all began with a surprise addition to lunch -- long bean mash.
22 November 2024, 18:00 PM

‘Sidelined and forgotten’

Female activists of the July uprising fight for recognition
15 November 2024, 18:00 PM

How Bangladesh can reduce lightning deaths

As the sky darkens and the familiar rumble of thunder echoes across the horizon, farmers and fishermen working in open fields and water bodies sense the imminent danger of lightning. In Bangladesh, lightning is one of the deadliest natural disasters, claiming hundreds of lives each year.
8 November 2024, 18:00 PM