The Finest Work of Art

Practicing fine arts in an institutional manner was first established during the Renaissance period.
29 September 2016, 18:00 PM

Nature Quest: Save nesting grounds for birds

A few pieces of wasteland that happen to be the breeding grounds for three species of “globally threatened” birds have
29 September 2016, 18:00 PM

Bengal's Own Private Investigator

In the year 1965, a popular children's magazine named Shandesh published a story written by Satyajit Ray.
22 September 2016, 18:00 PM

Nature Quest: Secret life of the Slow Loris

As the final light of the day hid behind the canopy, the first bat of the night unfolded its wings and the last bird of the day
22 September 2016, 18:00 PM

Shahbaz Khan’s Legacy

Dhaka city has a specific identity of being called 'the City of Mosques'. According to a 2008 survey of Islamic Foundation, there are more than 2.5 million mosques in Bangladesh, whereas around six thousand of them are in Dhaka city alone.
8 September 2016, 18:00 PM

Nature Quest: The scented Sultanchampa

I first came across Sultanchampa around 17 years ago. I took a few snaps of the flowers on my manual camera, got it printed
8 September 2016, 18:00 PM

The Shankha Story

During the last decade, Dhaka has experienced enormous changes in terms of architecture, lifestyle, and also the job market.
1 September 2016, 18:00 PM

Nature Quest: The end of colourful peafowl

Karim mama used to display bird feathers just across our school gate. He only had feathers of one kind -- long and spatula-
1 September 2016, 18:00 PM

Nature Quest: Wildlife faces food crisis

The Madhupur National Park was once a large and dense forest, home to many wild animals, including tigers and bears.
25 August 2016, 18:00 PM

The Great Shahi Eidgah

Dhanmondi Shahi Eidgah' located at Dhanmondi 6/A, is one of the most ancient archaeological sites in Dhaka city.
18 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Nature Quest: Where vultures come to feast

It was the end of July and the scorching sun was up above at midday. While Dhaka was still reeling from the July 1 tragedy, I
18 August 2016, 18:00 PM

In Memory of the Three Leaders

Do you remember the famous quote by Napoleon Bonaparte? “A leader is a dealer in hope.” A.K. Fazlul Huq (1873-1962),
11 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Nature Quest: Rare 'Parul' spotted

After years of continuous search, I came to the conclusion that Parul no longer exists in our midst. “Will it remain untraced?” I
11 August 2016, 18:00 PM

A Montage of Young Scouts

Emil Erich Kästner was a German author of the 20th century. Around the time of the Nazis, Erich's writings were widely criticised by the then Hitler government.
4 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Nature Quest: The Hobby of the hills

It was midday when our small team finally found a barely visible footpath through the damp and cold labyrinth inside
4 August 2016, 18:00 PM

In garden of Roses

Around the early 1900's, Hrishikesh Das became one of the prominent zamindars in Dhaka. He had a knack for luxury, and was often complimented by his friends for his houses around the area which is now Tanti Bazar.
28 July 2016, 18:00 PM

Nature Quest: Feathered phantom of mangroves

It was still dark when I woke up and went to the roof of our boat, which was docked at the heart of Pashur river. The crows
28 July 2016, 18:00 PM

BAFA: A History

Rashid Ahmed Chowdhury, or more commonly known as Bulbul Chowdhury, was born in Chunatigram, Chittagong and grew up in Kolkata. “At that time, a muslim boy who dances was considered impossible!” says Hasanur Rahman Bacchu, guitar-guru and President, Bulbul Academy of Fine Arts.
21 July 2016, 18:00 PM

Nature Quest: The foxes of Dhaka

A few months ago, retired cardiologist and photographer Dr Mahboob Ali was playing golf at the city's Kurmitola Golf Club
21 July 2016, 18:00 PM

Tale of an Old Park

Enriched with wonderful architectural features, the historical 'Bahadur Shah Park' is located in Laxmibazar, Old Dhaka. During the first half of the 19th century, Nawab Khwaja Abdul Ghani, the first Nawab of Dhaka recognised by the British Raj, took the initiative of establishing this park.
14 July 2016, 18:00 PM