In case of fire incidents, building collapse, road, railway or water transport accidents, and all kinds of emergency rescue operations, the Bangladesh Fire Service and Civil Defence is our first and last resort.

Bangladeshi rickshaws are a kaleidoscope of colours, interesting quotations and intricately painted stories.

I always go for morning walks as a part of my exercise regime. Last week, after finishing my walk I met someone very interesting.

This week’s Mad Genius is General Aladeen himself. Sasha Baron Cohen is the English actor, comedian and screenwriter widely known for creating and portraying four fictional characters: Ali G, Borat Sagdiyev, Brüno Gehard and Admiral General Aladeen.

"Art does not exist only to entertain, but also to challenge one to think, to provoke, even to disturb, in a constant search for truth."

Leprosy, a long term bacterial infection and one of the scariest diseases of the world, is completely curable with timely and proper treatment.

After an English Gentle Sir goes rogue, a victim to BenStokin, an English father writes this hard-hitting open letter that everyone will now read instead of just writing a simple, private letter which could have served the purpose easier. You won't believe paragraph 7, line 8.

We all know that riding bicycles has its perks, its fun and, of course, it's health benefits. But many of us still refuse to learn how to ride one.

Hillary Clinton is leading by 45 percent in the recent polls. The Upshot's elections model suggests that Hillary Clinton is favoured to win the presidency, based on the latest state and national polls.

I thought I never had a Morrie Shwartz. I thought I would never have one. Ever since I finished 'Tuesdays with Morrie', twice in a row if I might add, I was on the look out for my Morrie. What do I mean by that? Allow me to explain.

In the 1970, the world was shocked with news of the famous band, the Beatles, breaking up. The following year, while John Lennon and Paul McCartney were busy trading insults in the press, the quiet Beatle, George Harrison, was set out to make rock and roll history.

One of man's most favourite adventures is flying with balloons. The exceptional experience of tranquillity, non-movement and bird's eye view can never be found in the fast aeroplanes.

Here in Bangladesh, in terms of employment, women face great inequality, both in urban and rural areas. Breaking all barriers though, they are now stepping out of their cocoons and working side by side with men.

What was your first reaction when you saw this photo? Probably one of shock, hopefully accompanied by a dash of intrigue.

“Some beautiful paths can't be discovered without getting lost.”— Erol Ozan, writer and scientist

In the history and classical art section of Bangladesh National Museum, a photo of a beautiful mosque taken during the 60's can surprise audiences if noticed carefully.

I really appreciate the Star Weekend for its article titled 'The Joy of Eating Well' published on 14 October, 2016.

In a world post-Syria, 'refugee' has almost become a dirty word. It is no longer an individual seeking solace from a terrible monster or a family leaving everything they have known behind because a fire has come to consume them.

Mostly deemed as the common man's art, rickshaw art is unique and vibrant - partly because of the bold strokes of flashy enamel paint that the painters use, but mostly for the range of subjects and surreal images.

An international research team has developed an effective treatment strategy against the HIV-like Simian Immunodeficiency Virus (SIV) in rhesus macaques.