BOOK REVIEW: FICTION / Let the queen rest in peace

Yukito Ayatsuji’s debut novel The Decagon House Murders was first published in Japan in 1978 and translated into English in 2020.
23 October 2025, 14:55 PM

18 women out of 121 Nobel literature prize laureates

Women make up half of mankind, but only 18 of the 121 Nobel literature prize laureates
10 October 2024, 15:27 PM

Katiadi's Dhaker Haat

A celebration of rhythm and ritual
10 October 2024, 13:19 PM

Bangladeshi Immigrant Day and Trade Fair 2024 to take place Sept 23-24 in NY

With an aim to promote Bangladeshi products and services in the US, the Bangladeshi Immigrant Day and Trade Fair 2024 will be held on September 23 and 24 in New York..It will take place at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square
15 August 2024, 12:18 PM

The less-trodden Isa Khan’s mausoleum in Gazipur

Just outside Dhaka, amid the serenity of Bakhtarpur village under Gazipur’s Kaliganj upazila lies in his eternal rest one of the most notable historic figures of Bengal -- Isa Khan
17 June 2024, 08:37 AM

‘Joy Bangla Marathon’ held at Hatirjheel

Bangladesh Police Athletics and Cycling Club organised “Joy Bangla Marathon 2024”, a half marathon, in Dhaka's Hatirjheel area this morning
7 June 2024, 16:26 PM

2-day artefact exhibition begins in Bogura today

The Department of Archaeology (DoA) organised a two-day exhibition of antiquities found in Bogura and Gaibandha in recent archaeological excavations at the Mohasthangarh Museum this evening
31 May 2024, 16:15 PM

President, PM pay tributes to Nazrul on eve of birth anniversary

In separate messages, they prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul of the poet
24 May 2024, 13:31 PM

Construction begins for Rajshahi’s first Central Shaheed Minar

The Rajshahi Zilla Parishad has begun the construction work of the city’s first Central Shaheed Minar on its own land in Sonadighi area
18 May 2024, 14:09 PM

Gallery Cosmos to host Sheikh Mohammad Rokonuzzaman's exclusive art workshop

Gallery Cosmos, the artistic wing and printmaking studio of Cosmos Foundation, is set to host a unique Printmaking Workshop titled "On the Trail of Planography" at Cosmos Atelier71, Cosmos Centre in Malibagh, Dhaka, from Friday to Monday (10:00am to 5:00pm)
9 May 2024, 17:58 PM

Jahanara Imam Memorial Museum handed over to National Museum

The Shaheed Janani Jahanara Imam Memorial Museum has officially become a branch of the Bangladesh National Museum from today
4 May 2024, 15:16 PM

5 get 'Amra Notun Changemakers Award'

To celebrate the enterprising spirit of the young people, five projects, initiated and run by young changemakers, were awarded the Amra Notun Young Changemakers Award today
27 April 2024, 15:28 PM

Jabbarer Boli Khela kicks off in Ctg amid scorching heat

The 115th edition of "Jabbarer Boli Khela" (wrestling competition) kicked off at the historic Laldighi ground in Chattogram this afternoon amid a heatwave
25 April 2024, 13:13 PM

Dhanmondi Shahi Eidgah: A Mughal relic that has withstood time

People have been offering Eid prayers at the Eidgah for almost 400 years
11 April 2024, 06:20 AM

Shab-e-Qadr to be observed tomorrow night

The holy Shab-e-Qadr, also known as Lailatul Qadr, when the first verses of the holy Quran were revealed to Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH), will be observed across the country tomorrow night
5 April 2024, 14:34 PM

Tejgaon AL leader’s free sehri programme helping the poor

Since the start of Ramadan, Tejgaon Thana Awami League leader Safi Muddaser Khan-Joty has been distributing sehri among the homeless, floating and poor people at Farmgate, Kawran Bazar, Pantapath and Khamarbari intersections.
3 April 2024, 19:20 PM

British Bangladeshi Nazia honoured with Freedom of Luton

British Bangladeshi Dr Nazia Khanum, Chair of the United Nations Association Luton Branch, was honoured with the Freedom of Luton, the highest and rarest recognition bestowed by the Luton Borough Council
31 March 2024, 14:36 PM

Celebrations must end by 6pm; 'vuvuzela', lanterns, fireworks banned

The home ministry today issued a 13-point directive to ensure a congenial atmosphere during the celebrations of the Bangla New Year
27 March 2024, 15:20 PM

Summit on empowering youth held

A Stakeholders Summit titled “Empowered Youth Through Informed Opinions” was held in a Dhaka hotel yesterday, marking the conclusion of the “Informed Opinions for Better Decisions: Empowering Youth Voices”.
6 March 2024, 18:00 PM

4 Dhaka journos get Democracy International Awards for gender sensitive political reporting

Democracy International awarded five journalists in print, online, and television for the best gender-sensitive political reporting. .The awardees are Kamrun Nahar Sumi (New Age), Farhana Taher Tithi (Daily Newspaper), Ismail Hossain Russel (Jagonews24.com), Abdul Halim Aditya Rimon (Dhaka
28 February 2024, 19:57 PM

Boi Mela extended by 2 days

The duration of this year's Amar Ekushey Book Fair has been extended by two days
27 February 2024, 15:37 PM