Living the dream
Born in Lalmonirhat, Jesy did her schooling till class 7. “I was very adamant about playing cricket. When I was aspiring to be a cricketer, we didn't have a national women's team.
14 May 2015, 18:00 PM
LOVE IS A FOUR-LEGGED WORD!
A week ago, on 8th May 2015, Obhoyaronno Animal Welfare Foundation hosted a 'Doggy and Kitty Day Out' for the first time, at Ladies Club, Gulshan.
14 May 2015, 18:00 PM
BANNING NOT A SOLUTION
The main thing to establish is not that the freedom of expression is being controlled but that the culture of impunity is to be removed from the said 'expression'.
7 May 2015, 18:00 PM
For the Love of Food
Anika Ahmed is a young entrepreneur who has entered the restaurant business recently, and has already reached great heights with The Glasshouse Brasserie.
7 May 2015, 18:00 PM
Right to Vote!
As citizens of Bangladesh, one of the few privileges we have is to vote. Every election morning, people all across the nation get ready to make a difference. We get ready to finally matter in a country where political wars cloud our presence all year around. On this day,
30 April 2015, 18:00 PM
LAWS FOR ANIMALS
Recently, there has been a rise in animal trading, in the country, where many people bring in foreign breeds and sell them. The traders,
30 April 2015, 18:00 PM
At the Root of the Matter
Sexual harassment, thankfully enough, has now become a topic of discussion amongst peers.
30 April 2015, 18:00 PM
BEGINNING A NEW CHAPTER
Supriti Dhar is a journalist by profession, activist by choice and editor of an award winning blog - Women Chapter.
23 April 2015, 18:00 PM
CERVICAL CANCER TREATMENT AND PREVENTION
With all the unhealthy food, unhealthy air that we breathe, and a chaotic lifestyle in a country like Bangladesh, a woman needs to keep
23 April 2015, 18:00 PM
LEADING WITH PASSION
History was created when a young, vibrant, and determined Bangladeshi HR professional, Mohammad Nazrul Islam, was selected as one of the 100 Most Talented Global HR Leaders, at the 23rd World HRD Congress, this year.
16 April 2015, 18:00 PM
1 MINUTE PLEASE!
Dance, as an art form, is on the rise in Bangladesh. While there are youths showing interest in dance everyday, there are some making a name on an international scale and acting as an inspiration for those who are new in the arena.
9 April 2015, 18:00 PM
Fat, Skinny, or Beautiful?
JK Rowling once asked, “Is 'fat' really the worst thing a human being can be? Is 'fat' worse than 'vindictive', 'jealous', 'shallow', 'vain', 'boring' or 'cruel'? Not to me.”
9 April 2015, 18:00 PM
DREAMING OF A BETTER LIFE
In a family of eight brothers, three brothers- Mohammad Aftab, Mohammad Samsad, and Mohammad Nausad, owners of Fayzany Madina Biryani House, grew up struggling for basic rights.
9 April 2015, 18:00 PM
ADVOCATING FOR THE VOICELESS
Lawyer Nadia Chowdhury has always wanted to do something for stray animals in Bangladesh; and making use of the Cruelty to Animals Act 1920 was her chance to contribute.
2 April 2015, 18:00 PM
CHALLENGING THE ODDS
Joya Sikder has led a life full of challenges, discrimination, and sorrow.
26 March 2015, 18:00 PM
THROUGH WITH THE FLU
With the weather having a mind of its own, the transition from winter to summer or vice versa, usually takes quite a toll on us.
26 March 2015, 18:00 PM
SHUTTERSTORIES
Through intimate meetings, and rendezvous,
26 March 2015, 18:00 PM
MUJIB MORE THAN JUST A SUPERHERO
With the initiative of CRI (Center for Research and Information), two talented cartoonists, Syed Rashad Imam Tanmoy and ABM Salahuddin Shuvo, started 'Mujib' – the first ever graphic novel series in Bangladesh.
26 March 2015, 18:00 PM
Exhibiting the Importance of Water
ActionAid Bangladesh has taken the initiative of opening the first Water Museum in Asia.
19 March 2015, 18:00 PM
Daring to Dream
“I studied in a Madrasa, in Narsingdi- Jami Quasemia Quamil Madrasa- where my father was a teacher,” says Jabir.
19 March 2015, 18:00 PM