The Endangered Shangri-La
Jaflong, one of the most beautiful natural spaces in Bangladesh, is becoming inhospitable for tourists due to a lack of adequate facilities.
20 August 2015, 18:00 PM
Mentoring the Future Leaders
Whenever there is a crisis, there is a challenge faced by the nation; the youth of Bangladesh have come forward.
13 August 2015, 18:00 PM
Durlov Kothok: Abul Mansur Ahmad
Edited by Emran Mahfuz, this voluminous book reflects on the life and works of one of our nation's great thought leaders.
13 August 2015, 18:00 PM
The Start Up Guru
After completing university education, most of the Bangladeshi youth rush to get jobs while very few of them take the risk of starting their own business.
6 August 2015, 18:00 PM
The Lost Kingdom of Jaintia
Some 40 kilometres away from Sylhet city, lies the small charming town of Jaintapur.
6 August 2015, 18:00 PM
The Zoo that is Not
Raja, the 21 years old Bengal Tiger is languishing in his cage with no medical care and little food. Flies are flying in circles around the wounds on his legs, but for his weakness the old tiger appears to be quite reluctant to drive the flies away. Lolling in his cage the helpless Raja gazes indifferently at the visitors who are trying to excite him by teasing him and sometimes throwing bottles and paper at him. However, Raja, on his deathbed, has lost all interest in the ragging he has been tolerating for years.
30 July 2015, 18:00 PM
A Right or a Commodity?
Sumaya Sarah has enrolled in an MBA programme in a private university. The tuition fee of the one-year-long MBA programme costs 300,000 takas. Sumaya, the daughter of a retired government officer does not want to impose this burden of tuition fee on her
16 July 2015, 18:00 PM
Spotted on the foot-over bridge!
As soon as the last rings of the bells are heard in the schools located in Tejgaon, Dhaka, 35-year-old Mosammat Aalo prepares for her peak hours of business with her basket full of fancy ornaments such as beaded earrings, necklaces, bangles etc.
16 July 2015, 18:00 PM
A Smart Solution for Public Safety
Saddam Hossain Shahin, a young computer programmer has developed a software programme which can be a milestone in ensuring public safety.
9 July 2015, 18:00 PM
#NO Vat on Education
Recently, the government has passed a bill imposing 7.5 percent VAT on all the private universities and private medical colleges.
9 July 2015, 18:00 PM
CAUGHT IN THE COLLEGE CONUNDRUM
Azman Rahman passed his Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examination this year with 80 percent marks in all subjects. Instead of being overjoyed with his astounding academic performance, which is popularly known as the golden A+, Azman and his parents are passing days with great anxiety.
9 July 2015, 18:00 PM
The Platform for Intellectual Bangladesh
I believe discussion is essential to change anything in democracy. Without discussion, nothing can change
2 July 2015, 18:00 PM
Reliving the Past at the Sona Mosque
We are surrounded by historic edifices that tell us the story of our rich civilisation and culture. Situated in the ancient confluence of Mahananda and Ganges, the district of Chapai-Nawabganj is full of historical artefacts, among which, one of the most prominent is Sona Mosque (golden mosque).
25 June 2015, 18:00 PM
Brave Men Campaign: ‘Real Men’ fight for equality
When we think about women's rights, a stereotypical image of protests, conferences and meetings led by women often come to mind.
19 June 2015, 18:00 PM
Championing the New Wave
From 2005 Sabir Has Been Working As The Editor Of Bbc Bengali Service. During His 15-year-long Career As The Head Of Bbc Bangla, He Has Come Up With A Wide Range Of Popular Programmes Such As Bbc Sanglap.
18 June 2015, 18:00 PM
THE QUIET REVOLUTION
Proper Implementation Of Zakat Has Changed The Fate Of Hundreds Of Destitute Families In Naogaon.
18 June 2015, 18:00 PM
IN WITH THE NEW
Bangladesh's development has always been thwarted by severe political turmoil.
11 June 2015, 18:00 PM
Visual Storytelling
The title 'photojournalist' or 'photographer' can barely describe Din Muhammad Shibly's versatile activism with his camera.
11 June 2015, 18:00 PM
THE ACTOR AND THE MENTOR
This year's 68th Cannes Film Festival was a very special occasion for Shaan Rahman, a young talented Bangladeshi actor trained in Canada.
4 June 2015, 18:00 PM
Dhaka's Caravansary
Once upon a time, Buriganga was a river of fresh, crystal clear water, bustling with trading vessels from different parts of the world.
4 June 2015, 18:00 PM