For the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha, livestock from all over the country have begun their journey to cattle markets in the city. Cows, fat-tailed

The National Tree Fair held at Agargaon has thousands of nature lovers throughout the month-long event. This year, the plants showcased were mostly those that catered to the new-breed of gardeners: rooftop gardeners.

A day of Protest, Attack

Like mythical harbingers of change, thousands of students from different schools and colleges descended on the streets of the capital,

As part of the National Fisheries week which began on July 22, a five day fish fair is being held at the Krishibid Institution Bangladesh in Khamarbari.

Nazma has been working in the capital's Shahbagh area as a flower-seller for around 18 years.

The man and the parrot, partners from a time lost, together chart the trajectory of passerby's future. This ancient art of parrot astrology originates from South India, but has made its way into the almost the entirety of South Asia and some parts in the west. Remnants of the past, tasked with predicting the future using tarot cards, parrot astrologers have dwindled in numbers but the sight of them still evokes fond memories. It is believed that ancient Indians found and fostered a connection with nature, a relic of which are these astrologers. They can still be found in around Mirpur, Farmgate and other areas, selling futures for Tk 10. For this small charge, the parrot will tell you what the future holds for you. Parrot astrologers were also often used before making important decisions or finding auspicious dates for weddings.

Bonsai lovers in Dhaka were treated with a viewing of an expansive bonsai-tree collection -- Solo Bonsai Exhibition -- by Laila Ahmed. The

Overloaded trains carrying passengers on the roof is a sight often seen in the country.

Markets around the capital wear a festive look before the upcoming Eid festival. Shoppers in their thousands throng to the many

Upholding the spirit of Ramadan, places around the city transform into settings for open-for-all iftars. In large congregations, people

Summer brings with her a bounty of flavours and colours. Trees and plants bask in the glory of the beating sun while being nourished by

Just like the year before, early rains have put farmers across the country in trouble. As they were getting ready to reap the benefits of

The unprecedented Rohingya crisis shows little sign of abating almost eight months later.

With only a few days until May Day, it is prudent to get an overview of what the situation is for the many workers toiling away in the far,

The railway slums were immortalised and romanticised by the famous words of the legendary Azam Khan. The bleak picture he painted

Bangladesh is a country rich in biodiversity. This is easy to forget if one grows up in an urban setting where the only vista outsides

Thousands of Hindu devotees gather at Rani Rashmoni Ghat to observe the three-day Baruni Snan.

For a country that thrives on meat-based food, and with our thriving agriculture, Bangladesh can be a hotspot not only for turkey rearing

“SPRING, the sweet spring, is the year's pleasant king.” Thomas Nash's poem sums up the most colourful season of the year. Coming on the heels of a dreary winter, spring means blossoming flowers and the return of nature's hues. In and around Dhaka, the re-birth takes place at full pace as trees come back to life, sprouting fruits, flowers and leaves. Fascinating blooms juxtaposed against the concrete slab that is Dhaka city, add a soothing vibrancy. The mango and lychee trees embellish themselves in full preparation for a bountiful summer. Light breeze rustles newborn leaves, ushering in a music long unheard. This is the re-incarnation of Mother Earth; this is her wake-up call.