Feda Al Hossain

Azam Khan holds a significant place in Bangladeshi music history. He was one of the first local musicians to introduce western instruments and infuse them with compositions based on the Bangladeshi society of his time.

Let’s take a look at the top 6 inspirational books at this year’s Ekushey Boi Mela.

Youth Global Foundation, one of the largest organisations dedicated to the empowerment of the youth in Bangladesh, has recently announced its support to 14 arts and culture platforms.

It is a dream come true for many Bangladeshis, irrespective of their income. Buying an apartment offers several advantages, such as convenience and security, and most importantly, owning a place you can call home, and not having to pay rent.

The Sheikh Russell Shishu Chattar is located at the Suhrawardy Udyan portion of the Ekushey Boi Mela; around 111 stalls of 71 publications have been set up in the dedicated area. The zone has been colourfully decorated to make things attractive for children.

TAAGA is making strong statements in a society where women are frequently underrepresented in leadership roles and their achievements are frequently ignored. Young female professionals, under the age of 35, who are breaking down barriers in various fields are being recognised by the brand through the introduction of the TAAGA Outstanding Young Professionals Award.

The Brac Hope Festival was a celebration to remember. The event was a riot of colour, vigour, and enthusiasm that took place in the Bangladesh Army Stadium. The three-day ceremony marked the end of a yearlong commemoration of Brac's 50th anniversary as one of the biggest development organisations in the world. The celebration, which took place from February 9 to 11, brought together people from all occupations to celebrate Brac's remarkable achievements and to look forward to the future with anticipation.

Every year, thousands of Bangladeshi patients travel abroad in search of better medical treatment despite the availability of similar services within the country.

In recent years, the availability of exotic fruits and vegetables from local farms in Bangladesh has been on the rise.

Here is a list of the top 5 tourist attractions in Khulna division

Sara lifestyle, a concern of Snowtex group, introduced their new sub-brand, Dheu, at a launching event held at the Radisson Blu Water Garden Hotel in Dhaka. The event, which took place on 22 January, featured a fashion show highlighting western wears of Dheu that aims to be a premier destination for finding western clothes at affordable prices.

This ultimately brings out the question; is the Dhaka International Trade Fair still relevant, or has it become much more than just an annual fair?

Residents of Dhaka and beyond love spending their days at fairs enjoying the sights and sounds. That is why it's no surprise that Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) has become a must-see experience for everyone, being one of the most prominent trade fairs in the country. Bringing together businesses, manufacturers, and entrepreneurs from both inside and outside of the country to highlight their unique offerings. So, without further ado, let us look at the top 5 interesting things about the DITF this year.

A lively discussion centred on former national team cricketer Yousuf Babu's new book, ‘Eye on the ball,’ at Justice Shahabuddin Park in Gulshan, was full of fascinating tales about Bangladesh's cricket history. In an event that transported the audience back to the early days of Bangladesh cricket, Sir Gordon Greenidge, a West Indies icon and former national team coach, joined Babu. Other participants were former cricketers Shakil Kasem and Ishtiaque Ahmed.

The Dhaka Flow festival, a celebration of health, healing, and the environment took place on 13 January 2023 at the picturesque, Gulshan Society Lake Park. The event brought together vendors of wellness products, fitness teachers, healers, and individuals from all lifestyles to connect and build a community.

Bangladeshi people love going to fairs, be it the Ekushey Book Fair, Baishakhi Mela, or the Dhaka International Trade fair taking place right at the peak of winter. Even record low temperatures this time around is no hindrance as people crowded the Bangabandhu Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Centre at Purbachal and became part of the quintessential trade fair experience. So how is the fair going this year? Let us find out.

Bata Bangladesh has addressed these health concerns for school-going children’s shoes and has introduced the ‘Back to School’ line-up, with its life-natural technology integrated into the footwear that will control the odour by destroying 99 percent of the bacteria. The best thing about this technology is that in addition to its anti-micro bacterial protection, it’s made from peppermint plant oil, making it a completely natural process.

A winter evening with various kinds of pithas, a lively performance by a folk troupe singing traditional folk songs, and a live pitha making station where you can see how your favourite pithas are made from the scratch, all of these and more were at display at ‘Afroza’s Pitha Utshab’, held at the premises of Khazana restaurant situated at Gulshan 2 on 25 December. As we Bengalis love pithas of all kinds, let’s delve into the reasons why we love our pithas so much, especially in winter!

Lionel Messi, playing his last ever World Cup match is an everlasting inspiration with how he overcame repeated heartbreaks and obstacles to take the Argentine team to the path of their recent success. If there is one thing that we can learn from Messi, it is to tackle challenges head-on and come out as victors. His redemption story with the national team is a basis of how there is always a stage for a resurgence after you have been down with failures.

Most teams at this year’s FIFA World Cup have talked about being like family, and the Moroccan team has truly been one. With their commitment to togetherness, strong support from their family members, and mutual respect among teammates, they have performed at the highest levels achieving success that no one anticipated.