April 14, 2017
Folkloric Bangladesh
Bangla folk literature has always celebrated a rich tapestry of themes, from heroic religious narratives depicted in ballads and dramas, to the mundane struggles of life reflected in witty proverbs...
April 7, 2017
March 24, 2017
Sukumar's Myth and Magic
Silly rhymes, nonsensical verses, absurd characters - that's how Sukumar Ray introduced poetry in to my life with his book Abol Tabol (Rhymes without Reasons), an amazing collection of classic...
March 17, 2017
Who Defines Obscenity?
Recently, the news of a Dhaka University (DU) teacher's suspension – following claims from some of his Masters students that he showed ...
March 10, 2017
Hotel with the worst view in the world
Banksy is in the news again - this time because of the Walled Off Hotel that he designed and financed in the city of West Bank, in Bethlehem.
February 24, 2017
Going Organic: Challenges and Possibilities
When breaking down this big idea of beginning a new healthier lifestyle to more doable mini goals, many are considering going organic,
February 24, 2017
Looking back at theatre
A visit to Boimela invariably means strolling through the spot beside Burdwan House in Bangla Academy, a corner known to everyone as little magazine
February 17, 2017
In Conversation with Wendy Kopp
In 2015, Teach For Bangladesh, a partner organisation of Teach for All, a global network of organisations working towards educational
February 17, 2017
Where have all the stories gone?
The children's corner at the Boi mela, filled with books, is always a friendly, fun and happening area. In fact, this is the nook where you
February 17, 2017
WORDS FOR THE YOUNG
The Ekushey Boi mela is a little more fun on the weekends when families and children crowd the popular stalls, not to mention the series