Empty nest? More like an empty heart: How one family turned loneliness into love
A woman facing an empty nest found renewed purpose by taking in her house-help's daughter. Despite restrictive adoption laws in Bangladesh, her family secured guardianship, focusing on emotional support and building a fulfilling bond.
1w ago
Think you've seen it all? Wait till you visit this 8th-century gem in Bangladesh
Somapura Mahavihara — “the Great Monastery situated in the locality of the moon” — is one of the oldest monuments in the country, and a UNESCO heritage site. Located to the northwest of Bangladesh in the district of Naogaon, the ruins of the Buddhist vihara at Paharpur serves as a cue to what was once a flourishing Buddhist culture.
3w ago
A postcard from memory lane: Revisiting Dhaka’s GPO
My earliest recollections of the city’s General Post Office are linked to my late grandmother.
1m ago
Unveiling the goddess within
Durga Puja celebrates Goddess Durga, highlighting her strength, courage, and compassion. These divine traits are present in every woman, empowering them to face challenges and embrace their inner goddess during the festival and beyond.
1m ago
Sharat’s graceful homage
Fall brings a whole new meaning to Bengali fashion. In this day and age, we love taking cues from global trends and fusing them with our versatile styles the rest of the year, but come this season we still lean towards more traditional forms and hues.
1m ago
Kashful fields and starry nights: The magic of autumn in Bengal
Fall, in this part of the world, may not be marked by a profound stillness. Nevertheless, even in Bengal, the season brings about noticeable changes.
2m ago
Tourism in turmoil: How political unrest and floods crippled Bangladesh
Currently, the Bangladeshi tourism sector is witnessing unprecedented problems. While this was supposed to be one of the peak seasons, due to the recent political situation and the current flood that is sweeping many parts of the country, the hospitality industry seems to have come to a standstill.
2m ago
Cultural heritage in a bowl: The taste of Bogura’r doi
Bogura, once a quaint town, is now a bustling metropolis, but its legendary curd, Bogura’r doi, remains a symbol of tradition. This gourmet delight blends age-old recipes with the finest local ingredients. Artisans meticulously craft it, starting with fresh cow’s milk, boiled and reduced, then fermented in clay pots.
2m ago
October 28, 2024
Empty nest? More like an empty heart: How one family turned loneliness into love
A woman facing an empty nest found renewed purpose by taking in her house-help's daughter. Despite restrictive adoption laws in Bangladesh, her family secured guardianship, focusing on emotional support and building a fulfilling bond.
October 17, 2024
Think you've seen it all? Wait till you visit this 8th-century gem in Bangladesh
Somapura Mahavihara — “the Great Monastery situated in the locality of the moon” — is one of the oldest monuments in the country, and a UNESCO heritage site. Located to the northwest of Bangladesh in the district of Naogaon, the ruins of the Buddhist vihara at Paharpur serves as a cue to what was once a flourishing Buddhist culture.
October 9, 2024
A postcard from memory lane: Revisiting Dhaka’s GPO
My earliest recollections of the city’s General Post Office are linked to my late grandmother.
September 30, 2024
Unveiling the goddess within
Durga Puja celebrates Goddess Durga, highlighting her strength, courage, and compassion. These divine traits are present in every woman, empowering them to face challenges and embrace their inner goddess during the festival and beyond.
September 26, 2024
Sharat’s graceful homage
Fall brings a whole new meaning to Bengali fashion. In this day and age, we love taking cues from global trends and fusing them with our versatile styles the rest of the year, but come this season we still lean towards more traditional forms and hues.
September 8, 2024
Kashful fields and starry nights: The magic of autumn in Bengal
Fall, in this part of the world, may not be marked by a profound stillness. Nevertheless, even in Bengal, the season brings about noticeable changes.
August 22, 2024
Tourism in turmoil: How political unrest and floods crippled Bangladesh
Currently, the Bangladeshi tourism sector is witnessing unprecedented problems. While this was supposed to be one of the peak seasons, due to the recent political situation and the current flood that is sweeping many parts of the country, the hospitality industry seems to have come to a standstill.
August 12, 2024
Cultural heritage in a bowl: The taste of Bogura’r doi
Bogura, once a quaint town, is now a bustling metropolis, but its legendary curd, Bogura’r doi, remains a symbol of tradition. This gourmet delight blends age-old recipes with the finest local ingredients. Artisans meticulously craft it, starting with fresh cow’s milk, boiled and reduced, then fermented in clay pots.
July 28, 2024
Challenges and the way forward: Journalism in times of crisis
Without even realising it, we have witnessed a shift in how news is being consumed. Just like a change in our preference for morning beverages, from tea to coffee, our primary sources of information have also gone digital, a shift from conventional print media to the World Wide Web!
July 13, 2024
Evolving Identity: The changing face of Dhanmondi
The place has a chequered history. Compared to other areas of the city, Dhanmondi still retains its residential character to some extent, despite being home to commercial enterprises, educational institutes, restaurants, hospitals, diagnostic centres, and rising apartments.
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