The eco-warriors of Bangladesh

Estiak Ahmed Sajit is currently a third-year student at Khulna University. In 2007, his family was forcibly displaced from Rajbari to Keraniganj due to river erosion.
1 November 2024, 18:00 PM

Restoring vision, restoring lives

Imagine a world where everything looks faded. The colours around you do not seem as enchanting as they once appeared; your children no longer ask you to sew that hemline or help with the accounts. Memories fade fast along with your eyesight and you slowly begin to feel useless.
25 October 2024, 18:00 PM

A compartment of their own

I remember the first time I stepped into the female compartment in the metro, I knew this marked a significant difference in the commute experience of women.
18 October 2024, 18:00 PM

Durga Puja, a festival of faith and togetherness

As dawn breaks and the first rays of sunlight  streams through your window, you hear the rhythmic beat of drums and the joyful clanging of cymbals coming from a nearby temple.
11 October 2024, 18:00 PM

From earth to elegance: The allure of artisanal terracotta

A charcoal black druid’s bowl with a rough and aged look, caught my attention while surfing social media. Initially, I thought it must be an antique piece of medieval pottery up for sale on some transcontinental site, but instead, I found it to be a local product from the brand Boho Bangladesh, promoting a sustainable natural lifestyle; it blew my mind.
4 October 2024, 18:00 PM

How Bangladeshi freelancers are rebuilding after July’s internet shutdown

Sudiptta Apu, a graphic designer based in Khulna, was on the verge of completing a $600 project when everything went dark -- literally.
27 September 2024, 18:00 PM

Capturing the avian wonders of northern Bangladesh

If journalism is my profession, wildlife photography is my passion. For me, it’s not just about snapping a picture -- it’s a form of meditation, a way to escape from the everyday noise and stress.
20 September 2024, 18:00 PM

The thriving world of Bangladeshi ceramics

Bangladesh’s booming ceramic industry is as thriving as our readymade garment (RMG) sector, which I say from my many shopping exploits.
13 September 2024, 18:00 PM

A battleground of change: Role of DU in social movements

The pulsating energy of Dhaka University campus works as a catalyst to inspire students and shape their conscience.
6 September 2024, 18:00 PM

When floods came, students rose to challenge

Hundreds of students from Dhaka, Chattogram and districts in between were seen marching towards Feni on August 22. They travelled in trucks, with speedboats and life jackets, on a mission to rescue those stranded by the unprecedented floods that swept through the region.
30 August 2024, 18:00 PM

Graffiti vs Regime

The early stages of the quota reform movement in Bangladesh saw the use of a subtle yet powerful language of protest: graffiti.
23 August 2024, 18:00 PM

Women’s role in toppling the govt

A female student, her face streaked with blood, pleads with Chhatra League activists to stop the relentless beatings.
16 August 2024, 18:00 PM

‘We will safeguard our freedom’

“Shadhinata orjoner cheye rokkha kora kathin”
9 August 2024, 18:00 PM

Barishal, a serene escape amid nature’s bounty

Surrounded by tall coconut and betel nut trees, picturesque ponds, and lagoons -- the green countryside makes Barishal a great city for local tourism.
2 August 2024, 18:00 PM

A first-hand look into devastation

Is it a vast river, or a habitable land?
19 July 2024, 18:00 PM

Evolving Identity: The changing face of Dhanmondi

The place has a chequered history. Compared to other areas of the city, Dhanmondi still retains its residential character to some extent, despite being home to commercial enterprises, educational institutes, restaurants, hospitals, diagnostic centres, and rising apartments.
12 July 2024, 18:00 PM

Embracing the old-world charm, one antique at a time

There is a certain drama in being mystified with all things retro and vintage.
5 July 2024, 18:00 PM

Coastal women and their woeful walk for water

At the break of dawn, women of all ages -- daughters, mothers, homemakers -- set out in search for safe drinking water.
28 June 2024, 18:00 PM

In Dhaka’s secret alleys, lone arcades hint at a bygone era

Dhaka's fading gaming arcades struggle against modern technology and economic challenges, yet remain nostalgic escapes for many.
21 June 2024, 18:00 PM

The forgotten female footballers of Khulna

Wearing shorts and playing football -- these reasons were enough for some locals to attack under-17 female footballers of Super Queen Football Academy at Tentultala village in Khulna in July last year.
14 June 2024, 18:00 PM