Must-try monsoon mango recipes
Mangoes are simply irresistible. Some can devour five of them in the time it takes you to count to four. And they are just as irresistible once you involve them in recipes, some of which has become iconic enough to be considered a staple monsoon dish. Here are just some ways you can take advantage of this delicious fruit in some recipes for this monsoon.
8 July 2022, 20:48 PM
Keeping mangoes for after summer — Aamshotto
This is how sun-dried, semi-hard Bengali treat loosely translated as mango leather, more commonly known by the local names of aamshotto or aamta, became part of our childhood stories — a way of carrying the sweet bounties of summer into the following months. The entire process appeals to all the human senses like the sight of the leather drying, glistening in the sun, aroma wafting while it cooked and dried, and the instant punch of the sweet smell of a ripe mango whenever one ate it.
7 July 2022, 11:34 AM
More to mango than the himsagar: 300 varieties and counting
Small, fragrant and completely yellow when ripe, the Ranipasand mango was named such after being excessively liked by a visiting British royal during the colonial time, local Chapai Nawabganj folklore says.
17 June 2022, 18:00 PM
Where the mangoes thrive: Rajshahi to Chapai Nawabganj
Mangoes might feel like just another fruit, but to the people of Rajshahi and its environs, they are a way of life. It is no wonder that the love for mango permeates Bengali culture, as witnessed by literature that is replete with references to magnificent mango trees and the sweet, cool and deep shade under the bountiful boughs, enticing the weary travellers to stop a while. For people like me, enjoying the fruits of nature are an act of devotion.
16 June 2022, 06:53 AM
Evolving mosques in Bangladesh
In Bangladesh, many new mosques with their edgy architecture are reflecting changes in the populace’s changing mores.
30 May 2022, 10:42 AM
VR avatar’s sexual assault in Metaverse: What to blame now?
The incident of sexual assault on the virtual avatar of a female Betatester for Meta’s Horizon World might be baffling to some, and difficult to grasp for others, but for many others, it is a simple demonstration of what social scientists and activists have been saying for years. Sexual assault is never a survivor’s fault, only the perpetrators.
26 May 2022, 15:18 PM
What’s the “Dhaka” magic?
There is no doubt that in terms of the public conscious of Bangladesh, being the capital of the country for 50 years, and the administrative headquarters of the region for much longer,
13 April 2022, 18:00 PM
Shorno Chef: TV cooking competition for children between 12 and 17
Budding young chefs from across Bangladesh are flexing their cooking skills on Shorno Chef, a new television show jointly created by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and UNICEF.
21 March 2022, 18:00 PM
Cox’s Bazar: Ready and waiting for more tourists
Bangladesh’s domestic tourism arguably was born as the beach town of Cox’s Bazar started to be recognised as a holiday destination, and it has been a bustling hub for tourists for many years now.
19 February 2022, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh’s well-known haats
“Haat-baar” or the weekly/fortnightly bazaars aka market day are a concept enshrined in the fabric of traditional rural Bengal. In the olden times, artisans and traders of various wares would travel from one region to another,
19 February 2022, 18:00 PM
The Ekushey spirit
One spring day, on February 21, 1952, a number of precious lives were lost to a government’s brutal reaction to a simple demand, for the right to include Bangla as an official and national language in a country where the majority of population spoke it as their native tongue.
14 February 2022, 18:00 PM
Bay One: the first luxury liner on Chattogram-St Martin’s route
On the road by the river, over a bridge right before the approach to the BIWTA jetty no 15, the glimmering lights around the typical silhouette of a ship comes into view.
7 February 2022, 18:00 PM
Tufan and his art
Art is the original language, and is perhaps one of the more visceral ways of expressing emotions and ideas, after all, ancient mankind chose to paint and draw on caves much before they developed language or scripts.
17 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Wonders of the Doja Market
A bright red lipstick, or a deep kajol to add drama to the eyes is often a go-to for many of us girls. Another sure shot way to lift the mood is to dress up pretty. A flair there a wish here, some shimmer or a snug bold t-shirt with a lovely lace wrap?
3 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Tis the time for Christmas
The easiest thing to do to bring the joy home is to do a thorough clean up of the house and bring in fresh flower blooms.
20 December 2021, 18:00 PM
Bangladeshi traits
There is a long and proud history of each nation (mostly) and we as Bangladeshis are strangers to taking pride in ours. Nothing wrong in that. But there are also some quintessentially Bangladeshi character traits that could be seen with a touch of humour or inquiry, if I may.
13 December 2021, 18:00 PM
Colours of Bangladesh
“Green. If you don’t mean Dhaka, but the whole country, I can’t think of anything other than vast lush fields of green crops almost everywhere.” – Mehraz Hossain
13 December 2021, 18:00 PM
The back to school business
As schools the world over gear up to reopen after periodic shutdowns due to the coronavirus pandemic, Bangladesh has kept educational institutes closed for over a year and a half, since March last year. In light of the country’s insufficient health infrastructure, it seems like a sensible decision, even if a bit overcautious.
12 September 2021, 09:18 AM
How not to steal somebody’s work: Plagiarism
In today’s world of free flowing ideas and open content on the web, plagiarism is often a matter of concern, across all industries with a creative element.
26 July 2021, 18:00 PM
The “REAL” alumni debate
It is natural to feel possessive about things we love, and the sentiment applies to people, things and universities, and everything in between.
28 June 2021, 18:00 PM