The Taka Museum located on the second floor of Bangladesh Bank Training Academy in Dhaka's Mirpur was opened on April 27, 2013.

A stamp show was organised at the national museum that drew visitors from all strata of society. During the five-day fair, starting from December 1, historic stamps, envelops, as well as old coins, dating back to 1971, were put on display every day from 10:00am to 7:00pm.

Attacks on BNP candidates in different areas have dampened the election festivities but the deployment of the army has revived the public's hopes to vote peacefully in the national election on Sunday.

A pick-up van with a stall-like structure fashioned in the back stands before a signboard which reads: “Plant illness! Come to the

The three-day International Flower Exhibition and Conference 2018 came to an end on December 8. The event, organised by Dhaka

With the national election set for December 30, polls fever is getting a grip on the country. The road to this point, however, had its ups

Winter means the promise of steaming pithas. And this is a promise that has never been broken. While previously one would have to wait

With two years of intensive preparation and rehearsals, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy premiered their third archaeological play Mahasthan at Vashubihar on November 23. The play sheds light on the 2,500-year old archaeological site with its distinctive socio-political and cultural change of courses. Written by Selim Mozahar and directed by renowned thespian and Director General of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy Liaquat Ali Lucky, Mahasthan is an artistic tale of transforming archaeological history into visual poetry. A unique compilation, ranging from the ancient history of Pundranagara to our glorious Liberation War, is portrayed in the play. It is an archaeological expressed in the form of Palagaan incorporating episodes and songs from the ancient Hunting Age to the Vedic Era; from indigenous stage to Ramayana Geet along with the different poetry, folk songs, Bratachari songs, Panchokabi'r Gaan, Kavyageet and historical flashbacks on the Anti-British Movement, Language Movement and Liberation War. Around 350 theatre artistes on four open-air stages captivated the audience.

Over late summer and autumn, farmers of Munshiganj had been busy on their vegetable fields. They have been hard at work for growing spinach, radish, carrots, tomato, bean, cauliflower, cabbage, papaya and different sorts of gourds for the winter.

Offices of different political parties around the city wear a festive look just before the 11th general election.

With the drying up of rivers, canals and other water bodies in Anandapara village of Tangail's Ghatail upazila, children, almost as a seasonal ritual, come out in numbers as the day progresses to catch whatever fish they may find in these spots. A common feature of rural Bangla during this season, the sheer delight on the children's faces, in their crumpled clothes with splashes of mud, is testimony to the joy of this ritual. They spend a couple of hours catching the fish, during which mud-fights and laughter are aplenty. The ritual is never complete without a refreshing dip in nearby ponds or rivers. They end the day with their catch-of-the-day in their hands, as they stroll together along the village paths, infected with the glees of youth, back to their families.

Beehives hanging from branches high up in trees used to be common in the capital even a few years ago.

Buffaloes grazing on lush green grass at the edges of the freshwater of Tanguar Haor, the second largest freshwater haor in the country, make for a picturesque sight.

The five-day Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival for Hindus ends today, with the immersion of the idols of Durga in rivers and water bodies across the country, marking 'Dashami'. During the celebrations, a large number of devotees were seen at the many pandals set up around the city, including in Ramkrishna Mission, Kalabagan, Banani, Dhanmondi and Khamarbari. The occasion was a social one as well as people from many backgrounds also took part in the colourful festivities. The ritual observance was punctuated by an array of mouth-watering traditional delicacies. Vibrant murals, depicting Durga's victory over the demon Mahishasura, brightened up neighbourhoods in the city.

Around 30 years ago, the ship-breaking industry in Chattogram began to take off. As ships from all over the world came for their last

The electoral symbol of the ruling Awami League, the boat, has become inescapable in the city right before election time. In defiance

The students took to the streets over the repeated road accidents taking lives.

Snaking through eye-soothing guava orchards is the Bhimruli Canal in Jhalakathi, a destination fast-becoming a tourist spot.

On rain-drenched days, a muddied path leads to Kaikkar Tek Haat, a makeshift bazar that has become synonymous with the rainy season.

The three-day Eid-ul-Azha holiday was enjoyed by people from all walks of life. Families took the opportunity to create great memories