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Heritage site in cHittagong
The modest tin-shed facade of Kadhurkhil high school at Boalkhali upazila in Chittagong tells little about the rich past of its mud-structure.
9 July 2015, 18:00 PM
Stories from the Streets
This city is filled with people and their stories. While an old tale vanishes, a new one adds to the list. In the case of Dhaka, however, new stories are adding up faster than ever, especially when it comes to the month of Ramadan.
9 July 2015, 18:00 PM
A PUBLIC AFFAIR
With the start of the holy month of Ramadan, traffic congestions have intensified three times as usual, making it difficult for many people to reach home on time for iftar.
2 July 2015, 18:00 PM
Facing the Floods
A major obstacle faced by city dwellers every other day is that of rainwater flooding the streets. Every year, the issue of water logging gets
2 July 2015, 18:00 PM
STAY FIT WHILE FASTING
During Ramadan, everyone is concerned about physical strain. Anything and everything can dehydrate you in Bangladesh, and people are full to an almost immobile state after Iftar.
2 July 2015, 18:00 PM
LOOKING FOR A BETTER PLAN
“Books - check. Pens and pencils - check. Rain coat - check. Umbrella - check. Old knee boots - check." – a part of the daily check lists made by 21-year-old Fatimah Sifat. Studying final year BBA at a private university, Fatimah prepares herself for the worst,
2 July 2015, 18:00 PM
NUMBERS 13
They say 13 is an unlucky number.
2 July 2015, 18:00 PM
THE POWER OF THE LENS
Photographer Atish Saha is someone whose love for the arts led him to where he stands today. Today he is recognised at home and abroad for his fantastic work with photography and evident dedication to the art form.
2 July 2015, 18:00 PM
RESCUEBOT: THE FIRST STEP
The thought was reignited when recently the nepal earthquake spread all the way to our lands.
2 July 2015, 18:00 PM
WHEN THE CROWD GETS INVOLVED
Startup businesses have recently gained much popularity in our country. Youngsters are focusing more on creating jobs rather than finding one. One of the major obstacles for starting a startup organisation out of the ordinary is to get the proper funds.
2 July 2015, 18:00 PM
Charles Correa
Charles Correa popularly known as “India's greatest architect” was an Indian urban planner and activist.
2 July 2015, 18:00 PM
Human Above All Else
“Everyone wonders, “What is Lalon's Caste?”
Lalon says, “I've never 'seen' the face of Caste with these eyes of mine!”
2 July 2015, 18:00 PM
STAR DIARY
A few days back like many other motorists, I was stuck in Kakoli signal while trying to reach home on time for my iftar meal.
2 July 2015, 18:00 PM
Behemoth Bleeds
Astronomers using NASA's Hubble Space Telescope have discovered an immense cloud of hydrogen dubbed "The Behemoth" bleeding off a planet orbiting a nearby star. The enormous, comet-like feature is about 50 times the size of the parent star. The hydrogen is evaporating from a warm, Neptune-sized planet, because of the extreme radiation from the star.
2 July 2015, 18:00 PM
CIMA: The Global Passport
Clancy Peiris, ACMA, CGMA, is Attorney at Law and Study Support & Learning Manager - CIMA, UK. With decades of experience in teaching and training students, teachers and learners, Peris feels that CIMA is probably one of the best ways to see the 'big picture'.
2 July 2015, 18:00 PM
KAYMU MAKING ZAKAT EASIER
This Ramadan, Kaymu.com.bd, Bangladesh's leading online shopping community is joining hands with four notable charitable organisations to make the act of Zakat simpler for those who want to pledge. In partnership with Jaago Foundation, Teach for Bangladesh,
2 July 2015, 18:00 PM
The Persian candy
The independent sultanate of Bengal was 200 years (roughly 1338-1538) of glory. Trade and commerce flourished. Muslin enjoyed an immense fame. Travellers who visited Sonargaon, an extremely vital city during the period, were awed by its splendour. Arts and literature thrived.
2 July 2015, 18:00 PM
Cleaning our symbol of pride
“The sun was bright and the heat felt sweltering. Sweat collected on the face and the clefts of the forehead, and dripped down in tiny little droplets of salt-water. It was the first time when the tedious job of cleaning did not feel tiring, instead our hearts filled up with bliss.” This is how we, students of BRAC University, felt while cleaning our National Memorial.
2 July 2015, 18:00 PM
The Chowk Bazaar Rush
At the heart of Dhaka's Ramadan festivities stands the timeless Chowk Bazaar. Its four hundred year long history began in the Mughal Era when King Maan Singh moved his head office in Bawal to the Dhaka Central Jail in the old town. Today, Chowk Bazaar has not only become a historical trademark but also a booming iftaar market.
2 July 2015, 18:00 PM
1 MINUTE PLEASE!
Sabnam Faria is a household name today, thanks to her chirpy nature and trendy looks. She was first noticed on @18, a telefilm that attracted the youth back in 2013. Later on, Faria began working in ad-films, along with becoming a regular on television.
2 July 2015, 18:00 PM