The Royal Palace of Puthia
The palace of Puthia is one of the most renowned archaeological sites of Bangladesh. The palace, for its magnificent ancient Greek
26 November 2015, 18:00 PM
The Legacy of the Great War
The Chittagong Commonwealth War Cemetery is a historic burial place where hundreds of brave soldiers from all over the world were laid to rest in
19 November 2015, 18:00 PM
Pioneering a New Art
Shimul Saha's innovative visual arts have always been one of the major attractions in any art exhibition. Saha has introduced a new dimension of visual art by using entirely unique materials to depict day to day struggles of human life, philosophical ideas and
19 November 2015, 18:00 PM
Life in the Abyss of Civilisation
Their faces have been marred by dust and sweat. Every day, they go through the never ending struggle of finding sustenance in the heap of dirt,
12 November 2015, 18:00 PM
The Grand Mosque of Bagha
Bagha, now a serene, small upazila town located some 40 kilometers away from Rajshahi city, was once upon a time, a thriving trading
12 November 2015, 18:00 PM
Feel the Vibe with Fanta Band
Do you have a flair for trendy, pop music and you have buddies who like the same? You are about to experience one of the most
12 November 2015, 18:00 PM
Sharing the Dignity
"I am Shakibul Hasan Bappi from Gaibandha. My father is a landless farmer. He works in the rice field of rich land owners. However, he
6 November 2015, 11:50 AM
The Hands of Fate
People say, “Your fate is in your own hands; work hard and you can get whatever you want.” However, in reality, things are different.
6 November 2015, 10:15 AM
The First Museum of Bangladesh
A century old single storey building, situated in the heart of the quaint Rajshahi city of Bangladesh, has been preserving some of the most precious artefacts of the world.
29 October 2015, 18:00 PM
Polluting A Possibility
Bangladesh's leather industry is one of the very few industries if not the only one for which Bangladesh does not have to import the main raw materials. Cheap labour, top quality raw materials that is hides of Bangladeshi cattle and global demand for luxury leather products has made it one of the most productive industries and foreign currency earners of Bangladesh. In 2014, Bangladesh's leather industry set a record for increasing exports up to 32.12 percent; for the first time it reached the US$1 billion mark for annual export.
23 October 2015, 18:00 PM
The Looming Threat
On October 4, 2015, more than a half month ago, two Bangladeshi tourists along with their local guides were abducted by members of a separatist militant group of Myanmar.
22 October 2015, 18:00 PM
Screaming......HAZARIBAGH
It is a very small and one of the most neglected parts of Dhaka; not only neglected but also hated. Most people refuse to go there if not
8 October 2015, 18:00 PM
The Victims of Impunity
Throughout this year Bangladesh has been in a spell of targeted killings and assassinations, one after the other, has shocked its people
8 October 2015, 18:00 PM
A Deadly Luxury
Fine leather products from Bangladesh are admired in the luxury markets throughout the world. However, these leathers are manufactured
8 October 2015, 18:00 PM
In search of Art, Humanity and Beauty
Unlike many other art festivals, the International Art Biennale Cox's Bazaar 2015 became the platform for the young and revolutionary artists from all over the country and abroad.
17 September 2015, 18:00 PM
A Humanitarian Appeal
Shamim (not his real name) was searching frantically for a donor with O negative blood. Without a donor, his mother's life would be at risk after a major surgical operation in her stomach. After an exhaustive search, Shamim finally got a donor from Dhaka University's voluntary blood donor group called Badhon.
10 September 2015, 18:00 PM
Our Future at stake
A few weeks ago, the nation witnessed a shocking incident. Some youths, so called members of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), assaulted some of the most reputed scholars of our country in the premises of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST).
10 September 2015, 18:00 PM
Rotting Behind Bars
“Hey, people, welcome to your new home. Now you are the dwellers of one of Bangladesh's most famous buildings. Here, we have two packages for you. If you can pay 5000 Taka you will be allotted to a cell where you can get 'homely' comfort.
3 September 2015, 18:00 PM
The Iron Gates of Injustice
Prisons are supposed to be reformatory centres. However, in Bangladesh, they are nothing less than torturous, punitive concentration camps.
3 September 2015, 18:00 PM
Capturing Life
From early childhood, Salahuddin was passionate about light and camera. However, at that time he never thought that his love would turn towards photography.
27 August 2015, 18:00 PM