The mantas: A life adrift
17 October 2025, 18:57 PM
Echoes of grandeur linger in Haturia’s fading palaces
10 October 2025, 19:09 PM
The struggle against concrete invasion
3 October 2025, 19:24 PM
Durga Puja: A symphony of faith and festivity
26 September 2025, 19:06 PM
Hunger and hardship behind every leaf
19 September 2025, 19:10 PM
In bamboo shelters, Rohingya women stitch new futures
12 September 2025, 19:00 PM
Motijheel holiday market / A shopper’s paradise on a budget in the heart of Dhaka
5 September 2025, 19:01 PM
Sapahar: The heartland of mango trade
29 August 2025, 19:55 PM
Of bookstores & reading clubs
22 August 2025, 18:26 PM
From Dhaka to Kunming for a cure
15 August 2025, 19:19 PM
Graffiti vs Regime
The early stages of the quota reform movement in Bangladesh saw the use of a subtle yet powerful language of protest: graffiti.
23 August 2024, 18:00 PM
Women’s role in toppling the govt
A female student, her face streaked with blood, pleads with Chhatra League activists to stop the relentless beatings.
16 August 2024, 18:00 PM
‘We will safeguard our freedom’
“Shadhinata orjoner cheye rokkha kora kathin”
9 August 2024, 18:00 PM
Barishal, a serene escape amid nature’s bounty
Surrounded by tall coconut and betel nut trees, picturesque ponds, and lagoons -- the green countryside makes Barishal a great city for local tourism.
2 August 2024, 18:00 PM
A first-hand look into devastation
Is it a vast river, or a habitable land?
19 July 2024, 18:00 PM
Evolving Identity: The changing face of Dhanmondi
The place has a chequered history. Compared to other areas of the city, Dhanmondi still retains its residential character to some extent, despite being home to commercial enterprises, educational institutes, restaurants, hospitals, diagnostic centres, and rising apartments.
12 July 2024, 18:00 PM
Embracing the old-world charm, one antique at a time
There is a certain drama in being mystified with all things retro and vintage.
5 July 2024, 18:00 PM
Coastal women and their woeful walk for water
At the break of dawn, women of all ages -- daughters, mothers, homemakers -- set out in search for safe drinking water.
28 June 2024, 18:00 PM
In Dhaka’s secret alleys, lone arcades hint at a bygone era
Dhaka's fading gaming arcades struggle against modern technology and economic challenges, yet remain nostalgic escapes for many.
21 June 2024, 18:00 PM
The forgotten female footballers of Khulna
Wearing shorts and playing football -- these reasons were enough for some locals to attack under-17 female footballers of Super Queen Football Academy at Tentultala village in Khulna in July last year.
14 June 2024, 18:00 PM
Our dying Chalan beel
Imagine vast, shimmering water reflecting a clear blue sky. Boats glide across the surface, carrying villagers through a network of rivers and canals teeming with life. Schools of fish, like silver flashes, dart beneath the water.
7 June 2024, 18:00 PM
Moshar Machine promising a solution to mosquito menace
When the entire country is grappling with mosquito menace, a Bangladeshi entrepreneur and his team have come up with an ingenious solution that promises to be an effective tool in mosquito control.
31 May 2024, 18:00 PM
Is it a forest? Is it a garden? No, it’s a factory!
From a distance, it appears as a forest. But as one gets closer, it becomes evident that it’s in fact a seven-story factory building covered with vines and leaves. After entering the premises, one will see a 30-foot-tall white sculpture of a woman.
24 May 2024, 18:00 PM
From fringe hobby to national pride
For years, gaming in Bangladesh was seen as a waste of time -- often dismissed as a frivolous activity or a distraction from more “serious” pursuits. Traditional societal norms placed little value on gaming, perceiving it as an endeavour devoid of any real-world benefits.
17 May 2024, 18:00 PM
A love affair with tea
I wonder what it is in a cup of tea that makes it so invigorating. The obvious answer would be the stimulant, caffeine, or the particular flavour of the leaves seeping into the hot water and the aroma that takes over your senses.
10 May 2024, 18:00 PM
Hats off to our green heroes!
The first time I fell in love with plants was when I saw my mother’s glossy green pothos arranged in old porcelain bowls that were slightly chipped off.
3 May 2024, 18:00 PM
How a rickshaw-puller changed the course of Dr Zafrullah’s life
“Should I go back to the UK? If I can’t serve my countrymen, I might as well go back.”
26 April 2024, 18:00 PM
Mangoes and litchis taking a hit from the heat
It’s painful for Tajul Islam to see what has happened to his beloved mango orchard in Rajshahi city’s Borobongram Namopara.
19 April 2024, 18:00 PM
For the love of computers
Buying a computer, for most people, is a fairly mundane activity. It involves going to a vendor with a budget, a list of requirements, and the hope that the salespeople are trustworthy and knowledgeable enough about the products to find the best possible deal.
5 April 2024, 18:00 PM
The dying art of Qasida
This is a loose translation of a melodious Urdu poem that once used to reverberate through the empty lanes of old Dhaka deep into the Ramadan night.
29 March 2024, 18:00 PM