March 8, 2021
50 years later, the fight goes on
When speaking about our Liberation War of 1971, we often commend our freedom fighters for their sacrifices and bravery and condemn the then Pakistan army for inflicting inhumane torture on our...
March 8, 2021
A warrior in the fight against the pandemic
“Having two young children and an elderly mother-in-law at home, it was dangerously risky for me to go out during the pandemic.
March 8, 2021
A mother to the entire community
“I was six months pregnant when the pandemic first hit Bangladesh, but I knew I had to go out and help my community,” shares Sajia Akter, a 29-year-old mother of two.
March 8, 2021
A beacon of resilience
“I had always dreamt of working to help marginalised communities, and I made sure my dream came true,” shares 23-year-old Beauti Rani Sikder, a woman who not only takes care of her family on her...
February 15, 2021
Chobi Mela (0): Redefining photo festivals for the post-COVID era
The Drik-Path building peeks into the sky in the middle of the busy commercial area of Panthapath, Dhaka. This is where Chobi Mela Shunno (0) is taking place this year.
March 26, 2020
Counting the days to independence
“The struggle this time is for emancipation. The struggle this time is for independence.” These historic words rang through the air
March 7, 2020
Road to March 7, 1971
Bangladesh is a country built on a foundation of struggle. The struggle for language, as our people sacrificed their lives to have our mother tongue be our state language in 1952.
February 23, 2020
Emperor for People
On May 10, 2019, Japan welcomed its 126th emperor, Naruhito (original name Hironomiya Naruhito), to the Chrysanthemum Throne after the abdication of his father, Akihito. Born on February 23, 1960,...
February 17, 2020
An unparalleled veteran in the world of publishing
Behind his big glasses and mischievous smile hid over 50 years of experience in publishing. Very few people would be able to claim the same kind of knowledge and understanding of the ins and outs...
February 4, 2020
Death need not be painful: Palliative care in Bangladesh
In November 2016, nine-year-old Asif was admitted to the only hospital which treats child cancer patients in the country. He was prematurely released from the hospital, with a few months of...