Where Nazrul’s flute still echoes

In the quiet corners of Trishal, Mymensingh, the spirit of Kazi Nazrul Islam lingers -- not just in memory, but in rhythm of rustling leaves, in the dust-laden paths of Namapara and Kazir Shimla, and in the whispers of an old banyan tree beneath which a young boy once played his flute.
23 May 2025, 18:11 PM

The ‘Kingdom of Stones’ on Sangu banks

The Sangu river, winding through the hilly district of Bandarban, is an embodiment of nature’s beauty, its crystal-clear waters flowing serenely past steep hills and lush greenery.
7 February 2025, 18:00 PM

History of Madhur Canteen

The canteen was founded in 1921 by Aditya Chandra Dey, Madhuda’s father, who received permission from the university authorities to open a food business on the university grounds when Dhaka University was established.
20 December 2024, 18:00 PM

Madhur Canteen: The story of an eatery and Bangladesh

If one says Madhur Canteen and Bangladesh’s history is inextricably interlinked, will it be an exaggeration?
20 December 2024, 18:00 PM

Crown jewels of Bengal

Scattered across Bangladesh are countless archaeological treasures that reveal its prosperous past. While time has erased some, many remain hidden beneath the earth, awaiting discovery. Among the surviving remnants are ancient fortresses, temples, mosques, monasteries and so on -- testaments to the region’s rich history and cultural legacy.
13 December 2024, 18:00 PM

Durga Puja, a festival of faith and togetherness

As dawn breaks and the first rays of sunlight  streams through your window, you hear the rhythmic beat of drums and the joyful clanging of cymbals coming from a nearby temple.
11 October 2024, 18:00 PM

200-year-old twin temples continue to crumble

Standing tall since 1820, the Shree Shree Anandamoyee Shiva and Kali Mata Mandir, also known as “Dhaksinashar Mandir,” or “twin temple” in Mymensingh’s Muktagacha upazila were once revered for their architectural beauty and spiritual significance.
19 July 2023, 18:00 PM

A small step towards former glory

Restoration of Lalbagh Fort’s ‘Hammamkhana’ closes
22 March 2023, 13:31 PM

Panihar Public Library: A heritage in ruins

A library containing more than 7702 periodicals, encyclopedias and books on literature, religion, poetry, science and economics—all wasting away from neglect.
10 November 2022, 03:45 AM

Govt takes over 300-year-old building in Ctg

The government has decided to take over a 300-year-old building located on Nazu Miah Lane at port city’s Patharghata for preservation due to its archaeological importance.
10 July 2021, 18:00 PM

Reshaping life through Manipuri Dance

Manipuri exponent Warda Rihab is one of the most prominent classical dancers globally. While working towards her dream of becoming a dancer, she came across Sony Chowdhury nearly twelve years ago, who dreamt of becoming a Bharatanatyam dancer, just like she once wanted to.
2 July 2021, 18:00 PM

Nature Quest: NO PLACE LIKE HOME

Bulbous nests fashioned and clumped onto trees by weaverbirds used to be a part of the rural landscape not so long ago.
2 April 2020, 18:00 PM

SPECTACULAR STILTS

A pair of black-winged stilts foraging for insects in Charal Beel area of Chapainawabganj’s Gomostapur upazila. These migratory birds, known for their
5 March 2020, 18:00 PM

GRACEFUL IN FLIGHT

Seagulls chasing vessels carrying tourists on way to the Saint Martin’s Island from Teknaf is a feast for the eyes of the visitors.
27 February 2020, 18:00 PM

Nature quest: ETERNAL PURPLE PATCH

A male purple sunbird perches on a tree near Government Azizul Haque College in Bogura town recently. Their vibrant, almost electric
6 February 2020, 18:00 PM

THE TURQUOISE TWITTER

A verditer flycatcher rests on a twig in Donoil village in Naogaon’s Badalgachhi upazila. This species, found in different areas from the Himalayas
16 January 2020, 18:00 PM

OF RINGS AND WINGS

A little ringed plover, a common sight during the winter, in Chapainawabganj’s Namorajarampur. For some, it appears bespectacled, while it reminds others of old-timey bandits.
2 January 2020, 18:00 PM

A WINTER TREAT

As winter tightens its grip on the country, gulls swarm near the bank of the Karnaphuli river from the Bay looking for food.
26 December 2019, 18:00 PM

BLACK BEAUTY

A black stork with its juvenile spotted on a char in the Padma in Rajshahi. The stork (Ciconia nigra) is a large bird in Ciconiidae family.
12 December 2019, 18:00 PM

WINTER FRIEND

A flock of migratory birds takes flight above Laksar Dighi in Chattogram’s Kadalpur village in Raozan upazila. The birds are regular winter visitors and have endeared themselves with the locals so much that some of them actually guard the birds’ seasonal habitat against disturbances. The photo was taken recently.
5 December 2019, 18:00 PM