Fayeka Zabeen Siddiqua

Pristine, paper white walls. Monorail lightings fixed on the ceiling. And reverent silence.

Bangla folk literature has always celebrated a rich tapestry of themes, from heroic religious narratives depicted in ballads and dramas, to the mundane struggles of life reflected in witty proverbs and riddles. These folk tales, many of which have been passed down through generations orally, reflect the diversity of our different ethnic, linguistic and religious groups. This Pahela Baishakh, we invite you on a journey that takes us back to our roots.

The stigma surrounding depression

Silly rhymes, nonsensical verses, absurd characters - that's how Sukumar Ray introduced poetry in to my life with his book Abol Tabol (Rhymes without Reasons), an amazing collection of classic Bengali nonsense poetry.

Recently, the news of a Dhaka University (DU) teacher's suspension – following claims from some of his Masters students that he showed ...

Banksy is in the news again - this time because of the Walled Off Hotel that he designed and financed in the city of West Bank, in Bethlehem.

When breaking down this big idea of beginning a new healthier lifestyle to more doable mini goals, many are considering going organic,

A visit to Boimela invariably means strolling through the spot beside Burdwan House in Bangla Academy, a corner known to everyone as little magazine

The children's corner at the Boi mela, filled with books, is always a friendly, fun and happening area. In fact, this is the nook where you

The Ekushey Boi mela is a little more fun on the weekends when families and children crowd the popular stalls, not to mention the series

In 2015, Teach For Bangladesh, a partner organisation of Teach for All, a global network of organisations working towards educational

As February begins, book lovers in and outside Dhaka get excited about the Ekushey Boimela, a yearly congregation of Bengali literature, and an incredible reunion of readers with the intoxicating scent of new books.

Have you ever heard of Lilabati Nag? The first female student of University of Dhaka back in 1923, Lila attained 'first class first' in her Master’s from her department.

While owning a pet can be extremely rewarding, it is important to remember that pet ownership also comes with a huge responsibility.

I am the rickshaw puller who took you home safe last night. Or the security guard, sitting outside the ATM booth, making sure that you have a secure money transaction.

A mixed bouquet of lilies with fern leaves or a colourful assortment of orchids are undoubtedly magnificent. But let's face it, roses are classic! Who can ever underestimate the power of a bunch of red roses?

There are roses as far as the eyes can see in the Birulia union, under Savar Upazila, in the most vibrant, flaming shades of red.

Is art a personal expression or very public? How have artists used their bodies as vessels for expressing social and political views while presenting stimulating and thought provoking contemporary art?

All the world's a stage. That's the motto of every good actor; versatile actor Ziaul Faruq Apurba, popularly known as Apurba is

Do you know that our country, which has a predominant Muslim population, owns a number of significant age-old structures