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In conversation with Historian Perween Hasan
Although history was not her initial pursuit during her youth, she later wholeheartedly immersed herself in the field
Durga Puja: 65ft Kumbhakarna with 501 idols in Khulna
There is a 65-foot long sleeping idol of Kumbhakarna, along with 501 idols based on stories from the four ages of Hindu mythology. An array of activities are going on centring this year's Durga Puja at Shikdar Bari in Hakimpur village in Khulna
Jheel Kutum Café in Hatirjheel remains a burnt memory
Film cafe Jheel Kutum was a popular destination for those who visit Hatirjheel in the capital. Before being burnt down in fire, the café was decorated with posters of popular films from home and abroad and various related materials
Sufi saint Khan Jahan Ali's work in Bengal
The Sufi saint Khan Jahan Ali came to Bangla during the Sultanate period as a general. Later, he became known as an Islamic preacher and architect
CU campus: Music in the air
If you step inside Chittagong University's campus, the first thing that'll greet you is music. It's hard to miss music if you walk around the campus, from the iconic CU shuttle train station and academic buildings to the canteens, residential halls, roadside stalls, and streets. Music is everywhere!
Mario Pierre Romance: A selfless foreign friend of our Liberation War
In 1971, citizens from different countries came forward to help us without thinking about their own self. They helped us in many ways which includes forming public opinion and sympathy in favour of our Liberation War
The 'Green Pen' that grows into a tree
In an astonishing display of innovation, Nachima Akhter from Jashore has successfully developed an eco-friendly 'green pen' that defies conventional norms
In the words of Professor Niaz Zaman
The contributions of Professor Niaz Zaman to the English translation of modern Bengali literature are truly extraordinary. Born into a non-Bengali family, she has dedicated herself to bringing the captivating world of Bengali literature to the global audience through relentless translation efforts. She also stands as a witness to significant historical events like the Partition and the Liberation War
Gurupada Gupta, a prolific artiste
Gurupada Guptaan is an artiste and dotara player best known as a lyricist and music composer in the local dialects of Khulna and Jashore region. He wrote over 1,400 songs and is still going strong
Comrade, give me a cup!
Yet, the tiny, yellow-walled tea stall attracts customers like bees to flowers. “Comrade, give me a cup,” is how they ask for tea.
How a Bangladeshi teenager is making a name in academics
At the age of 15, Bangladesh's Maher Ali Rusho has shown remarkable success in mathematics and science olympiads
A festive Pahela Baishakh 1430 celebrated with colourful processions
With hopes of renewed vigour and good fortune, Bangladesh greeted the first sunrise of the Bengali year 1430
People of CHT welcome new year with floral rituals
People of the Chittagong Hill Tracts started their celebration of the new year by floating flowers in the river, hoping to wash away the sorrows of the past year and usher in happiness and prosperity. The festivities were marked by colourful cultural programmes in Bandarban and Rangamati districts
'Where calm and quiet has to be bought with money, the real meaning of life has disappeared'
Are we forgetting the true significance of human life in the fascination of the development of the state or the progress of mankind?
In a first, BSF denies permission for 'Kannakatir Mela'
On the occasion of Ganga Puja, a border-bond fair is held every year in the no man’s land on the Bangladesh-India border in Lalmonirhat
Baha Parab: The flower festival of Santals
In Gobindaganj of Gaibandha, the Santals celebrated the flower festival or Baha Parab by dancing and singing. The women, men and girls of Santal Palli in Gaibandha welcomed spring by wearing newly-blossomed flowers on their heads
Women share thoughts on their professions
March 8 is the International Women's Day. The purpose of International Women's Day is to recognise and honour women's achievements in the fields of business, politics, and society. Women from different walks of life, in different professions and places, became successful overcoming many obstacles of life
Ekushey's first poem penned in Chattogram
Chattogram was one of the main cities in the country that stirred up the Language Movement. Chattogramplayed a key role in two phases of the Language Movement. In 1948, the first phase of the language movement was manifested in Chattogram
