Fayeka Zabeen Siddiqua

A glimpse into Zahir Raihan's Films

Zahir Raihan, having done some noteworthy works in Benglali literature and film died an untimely death before he had a chance to explore his full potential.

9m ago

My cats, my safe space

In each other's company, in silence and conversation – we make sure we are perfectly functional.

2y ago

In memory of Sayeeda Khanam: The girl with a Rolleicord

Imagine women entering the field of photography, historically dominated by men, during a time when they were even more strictly confined to certain socially constructed roles.

4y ago

My memory from a time in the past

They say, rereading a beloved childhood book, much later in your life, helps you rediscover yourself. The day afterpoet Al Mahmud's death, I reopened one of his poetry books, Pakhir Kachhe, Phooler Kachhe, the only collection of the poet I have ever read and owned.

6y ago

Eishob Dinraatri

Every cat is a great teacher. I live with five and I know for a fact that they are.

6y ago

Dhaka needs more trees, but…

While a liveable city should contain 25 percent greenery of its total area, the capital has barely five percent greenery for lack of regular plantation, and no maintenance of the existing ones.

7y ago

Remembering Syed Abdullah Khalid

A long haired young sculptor was regularly seen near the arts faculty of Dhaka University, with a hammer and chisel in his hands, working day and night on a life-size structure.

8y ago

Thinking outside the (white) box

Pristine, paper white walls. Monorail lightings fixed on the ceiling. And reverent silence.

8y ago
January 22, 2016
January 22, 2016

Another Feather in the Cap

This year we can proudly say that Bangladesh has reached the stars.

January 15, 2016
January 15, 2016

Yet Again!

Taimur Islam, along with his team of Urban Study Group (USG), an organisation that campaigns for the conservation of architectural...

January 8, 2016
January 8, 2016

1 Minute Please!

This week's artist does not require any introduction. She was born in a family of music melody. Born to singer parents, “I believe music

January 8, 2016
January 8, 2016

The Sad Life of a Turtle

Do you know the arduous journey a baby turtle has to go through to survive to its adulthood under natural conditions?

January 1, 2016
January 1, 2016

SHE AIMS SHOOTS SCORES!

History was made at the Nepal Army Physical Training Centre in Kathmandu when the referee blew the final whistle, hands indicated towards the mighty team of red and green.

January 1, 2016
January 1, 2016

Many Hearts One Love Football

Krishna, Marzia, Swapna, Nargis- these names might not sound familiar to many of us. But they play integral roles in the young

December 25, 2015
December 25, 2015

CHRISTMAS TALES

Every Christmas, little children all over the world wait patiently to catch a glimpse of Santa Claus, laying out cookies and milk for the

December 25, 2015
December 25, 2015

A Festival of Warmth and Love

No matter how Christmas is celebrated, the spirit of love and tolerance inspired by this festival is felt universally. This week's spotlight

December 18, 2015
December 18, 2015

The man who raised the flag first

"March 2, 1971. There was a huge number of people who came ignoring the curfew in the historic Bot tola of Arts Faculty, Dhaka

December 18, 2015
December 18, 2015

Finding Beauty in Difference

Curiosity doesn't quite capture one's imagination as it does during childhood. It is the time when children make candid observations,