Fayeka Zabeen Siddiqua

Whenever we are on the streets of Dhaka, we live the tagline “expect the unexpected”. We come out on the streets with a number of possibilities - dealing with a significant amount of gridlock and congestion, inhaling smoke-filled air.

Arafat Karim's venture into the world of art began, at an early age. Currently a Masters student at the Department of Fine Arts of Dhaka University, the promising artist has already bagged quite a few achievements, as his artworks travelled a number of exhibitions in the country.

Once upon a time - when Facebook was not yet born, when people would actually depend on handwriting more than keyboards, when finding a new friend was not just a click away - there used to be a way through which people would make friends: pen pals.

Having your own digital media agency no easy feat, especially the kind of agency that aims to help other organisations use unconventional, creative and data-driven marketing strategies to take their businesses up a notch.

You have an itchy tingling sensation. You see a hint of redness around your lips. Get ready to welcome a cluster of fluid filled pockets on your lips in the next 24 hours!

What would have happened if Yamin Khan remained trapped in the role of a banker, typing away on his computer? The country would have missed out on his comedic genius, exhibited through his shows – that's what would have happened.

Locals have different names for this place. Some call it the Natore Rajbari, others call it the Rani Bhabani Palace. This place is also known as Pagla Raja's Palace and Natore Palace. Whatever you want to call it, this Rajbari is one of the most beautiful royal palaces in Bangladesh which used to be the residence and seat of the Rajshahi Raj family of zamindars.

People who have the urge to get back home during the Eid break, especially by train, have one more thing to worry about. With less than a week left for Eid-ul-Fitr, while the rest of the world is busy buying last-minute necessities, all we care about is buying a train ticket – a

When we say we are going home for Eid, it simply does not mean buying a ticket, boarding a train and reaching the destination.

We cannot predict earthquakes beforehand but the idea of a technology to detect earthquakes fast enough for an alert to reach susceptible areas is no doubt good news for us; and more so when it is being designed by our own countrymen.

With the start of the holy month of Ramadan, traffic congestions have intensified three times as usual, making it difficult for many people to reach home on time for iftar.

Neatly brushed hair, dressed in bell-bottoms, paired with straight pointed collar shirts, and a bright, wide smile.

Not too many people are aware of a small village that is rich in historical relics, called Bhabanipur. If you go a few kilometres south-west from Bogra, you will get to enjoy a historically significant, yet relatively unknown, landmark of our country – the Bhabanipur temple.

Those who live away from your mothers must be familiar with their concern regarding your appetite and food intake.

While the country tries to move forward on every front, there are some major problems in our system holding us back.

While social media has facilitated people's right of expressing their opinions on different issues, at times users' personal opinions, or extreme views on issues like sexism, racism, religion, politics, even cricket, also stir controversy leading to a conflict.

One moment she is seen in an apron, shoes and hat, climbing a ladder to check whether the machineries are working right, the next moment she is seen supervising a team of male workers in the manufacturing wing.

How many of you remember the eight scalloped, wavy 10 poisha coin with a symbolic happy family image in the middle? What about the octagonal shaped 50 poisha with a bunch of food items like fish, hen, pineapple and banana on it?

The recent Pahela Baisakh incident has left everyone angry, disgusted, upset, shocked, and scared. The question arises - will our law ...

Whats not to love about a layered, thin crunchy bunch of Bakarkhanis? Beside its taste, the history of this traditional snack made of white flour and mawa of Old Dhaka, as stated in “Kingbadantir Dhaka” by Nazir Hossain, makes this even more of a favourite to everyone.