Our very own mango revolution
3 October 2026
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A valley buried in mud and grief
26 September 2026
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Sundarbans: The forest that protects, feeds and sustains
19 September 2026
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The Santals who made the hills their home
12 September 2026
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Rajshahi: The story behind Bangladesh’s cleanest city
5 September 2026
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Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute / Bringing endangered fish back from the brink
29 August 2026
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How haor women found self-reliance through duck farming
22 August 2026
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Once a forest now a landscape of loss
15 August 2026
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A campus alive with biodiversity
8 August 2026
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The plunder that never stopped
1 August 2026
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Mangoes, memories and the magic of Rajshahi
When you grow old, you slow down your pace and seek calm. You want to be away from the hubbub of city life and live for yourself; toying with this realisation, I am in search of a quiet place to drop my anchor. I am twiddling between Rajshahi, Faridpur, and Barishal.
20 June 2025
Where birds still find refuge
The sky hung low over Dhaka, wrapped in winter smog that blurred the sun and muffled the city's sounds. A heavy silence lingered as we made our way through the chaos of Sadarghat, boarding an overnight ferry bound for the coast. We were escaping the choking haze in search of open skies and tidal
13 June 2025
Rajshahi University: A haven for biodiversity amid urban sprawl
Spread across 753 acres, the campus teems with lush greenery, tranquil water bodies, and a surprising richness of wildlife.
30 May 2025
Where Nazrul’s flute still echoes
In the quiet corners of Trishal, Mymensingh, the spirit of Kazi Nazrul Islam lingers -- not just in memory, but in rhythm of rustling leaves, in the dust-laden paths of Namapara and Kazir Shimla, and in the whispers of an old banyan tree beneath which a young boy once played his flute.
23 May 2025
The organic shift
When Farzana Karim, a Dhaka-based HR professional, developed chronic acidity, she tried everything from antacids to Ayurvedic concoctions.
16 May 2025
JU in full bloom
On the campus of Jahangirnagar University, the season sings a different song.
9 May 2025
The rickshaw debate
For some, the battery-run vehicles are a time-efficient and cost-effective blessing; for others, they are a dangerous disruption to the already precarious traffic system.
2 May 2025
The art of the fix: How luggage repairers save your travel companion
There is something comforting about that familiar zip, the reassuring click of a sturdy wheel rolling across a polished airport floor, the reassuring heft of your suitcase as you navigate new cities and distant horizons.
25 April 2025
A Bangladeshi scientist's visit to Antarctica
A researcher, Fairuz Ishraque spends 69 days in the icy continent
18 April 2025
Exploring the wonders around Cox’s Bazar
For city dwellers yearning for an escape from their mechanical lives, Cox’s Bazar stands as a beacon of natural beauty and serenity. Famous for its sun-kissed beaches and rolling waves, this coastal gem captivates the hearts of travelers.
11 April 2025
From struggle to success the Nujiang story
On March 12, the 10-member journalist delegation from Bangladesh, of which I was a part, held a seminar with academicians and professors at the Yunnan Academy of Social Sciences in China’s Kunming city.
4 April 2025
Eid retail rush: A shopper’s guide to Dhaka
Who is crazy enough to go window shopping at this time of the year? I mean during the month of Ramadan, and that too in a cosmopolitan like Dhaka.
28 March 2025
Chengdu: A Blend of History and Modern Charm
Yet beneath its leisurely charm, Chengdu is a powerhouse of technology and industry, home to a rapidly growing high-tech sector. The city’s vibrant nightlife, neon-lit skyline, and thriving music and art scenes stand in stark contrast to its ancient roots, where the Wuhou Shrine whispers tales of the Three Kingdoms era, and the Thatched Cottage of Du Fu keeps the spirit of China’s most celebrated poet alive.
21 March 2025
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
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
Poisoning land and lives
Illegal brick kilns take a toxic toll on Brahmanbaria
28 February 2025
Decaying in silence
The ancient terracotta temples of Munshiganj need urgent conservation
21 February 2025
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
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
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