Nature Quest: Dhaira, the parasite shrub

I came across Dhaira for the first time on an old mango tree in my grandpa's place in my childhood. At that time I did not bother about
16 February 2017, 18:00 PM

Ghuddi: The Romantic Consciousness of Cinema

There are very few films made in our country that can be credited as alternative films. The last person to showcase this independent approach, both nationally and globally was Tarek Masud.
9 February 2017, 18:00 PM

Nature Quest: When frog feasts on bird!

Whenever I'm in Bogra, I can't resist myself going outside early in the morning and taking photos with our members of Bogra Photography Club. One fine morning, I was out just like other days.
9 February 2017, 18:00 PM

Dhaka's Brahma Samaj

If you are a regular reader of Bengali literature, you must be familiar with the term 'Brahma Samaj'. But if not, don't mix up the term 'Brahma' and 'Brahman'—they are very different concepts.
2 February 2017, 18:00 PM

Nature Quest: Rare frog spotted

A rare species of frog was spotted and identified for the first time in Bangladesh during a series of surveys carried out in areas of
2 February 2017, 18:00 PM

The Pioneer Behind Ekushey Book Fair

Muktodhara Prokashoni is the very first reason for us to be able to take part in and celebrate today's Ekushey Boi Mela. On 21st
19 January 2017, 18:00 PM

Nature Quest: Sea turtles in danger

During the breeding season, sea turtles come to the shore to lay eggs. But their journey is not risk free and many of them cannot make it back to the sea.
19 January 2017, 18:00 PM

Nature Quest: Dolphins evolving in the Bay

The Bay of Bengal, the largest bay in the world, veiled in mystery, home to sea gods and goddesses, and full of stories of many
12 January 2017, 18:00 PM

180 years of Chittagong Collegiate School

In 1835 the General Committee of Public Interaction submitted a proposal to Lord William Bentinck, asking to establish an institution which would teach English literature and science in major cities such as Dhaka, Patna, Chittagong and many more.
5 January 2017, 18:00 PM

Nature Quest: Villagers make safe haven for birds

Thousands of Shamuk Bhanga birds showed up at a village in Faridpur and the locals made it a safe haven for them.
5 January 2017, 18:00 PM

Dhaka's Pandora's Box

The definition of a market is an area or an arena in which commercial dealings are conducted. Now one can say that there's nothing remotely poetic about browsing through a market's shops— but what if a market gives the essence of the culture, the people and to some extent, the city as a whole?
29 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Nature Quest: Winter brings bird poaching frenzy to Chalan Beel

Winter in Bangladesh means hot pitha cakes, sweet date palm syrup and badminton matches underway in city laneway and village. It's
29 December 2016, 18:00 PM

An Evening in Laxmibazar Church

Do you know that our country, which has a predominant Muslim population, owns a number of significant age-old structures
22 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Nature Quest: Enchanting Swarnajhinti

While heading for Kakonhaat in the Barind region, we came across an eye-catching natural beauty just a few kilometres off Rajshahi city.
22 December 2016, 18:00 PM

A Tale of a Tragedy

It was December 11, 1971. A N M Golam Mostofa, Veteran journalist of the then daily Purba Desh was catering to family duties.
15 December 2016, 18:00 PM

The legend of Ma Thin and her Undying Love

It is said that in Bangladesh, nobody visits a police station until s/he is not forced to do so; however, the Teknaf police station has removed this stereotype with a very moving story.
8 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Nature Quest: False cobra found in Lawachhara

Moulvibazar's Lawachhara is widely known for its forest resources and wildlife. It is home to 167 species of trees, 246 species of birds, 39 rare species of snakes and 20 rare and endangered species of animals.
8 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Looking for Stories: A morning in Sadarghat

Ever thought of looking for stories in one of the oldest and busiest spots in Dhaka? A trip to the Sadarghat is what you need.
1 December 2016, 18:00 PM

The Kallol Era: A Glimpse into Bengali Modernism

From the early 19th century, Bengal witnessed a change in its socio – cultural norms as the British Raj came into ruling.
24 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Nature Quest: Rare bird seen in Rajshahi

An elusive bird of the rock is now a confirmed resident of Rajshahi. And the name of the bird is “White-tailed Stonechat”.
24 November 2016, 18:00 PM