Breaking stereotypes: a female automobile mechanic
Poverty could not stop Rabeya Sultana Rabbi from becoming an expert automobile mechanic, in a society where women are stereotyped in every aspect of life.
4y ago
Brikkho Mela sees good response from gardening enthusiasts
The ongoing month-long Brikkho Mela (Tree Fair) in Dhaka is receiving a good response from gardening enthusiasts in the capital.
4y ago
Love for the Strays
One who has love for the strays never bothers any risk or danger to do something for them.
4y ago
Buddhist monastery distributes iftar in Ramadan
The Dhammarajika Buddhist Monastery in the capital’s Bashabo Sabujbagh area distributes iftar and drinking-water to poor fasting Muslims.
5y ago
For the love of strays
During the early hours of an April day, as remnants of a storm from the night before formed into a drizzle, small “meows” could be heard from a fourth-storey sunshade of a building in Khilgaon.
5y ago
Labu Miah: A master flute maker
Watch the video to know about Labu Miah, a passionate and master flute maker who has been making bamboo flutes with the finest sound quality and perfect tune, which can be compared to any flute instrument of international standard in the world.
5y ago
Big Bull, Big Price: Tk 28 lakh for ‘Bazarer Raja’
Cattle traders charge high price in the cattle markets of Dhaka ahead of the Eid-ul-Azha, while supply of cattle is still moderate.
5y ago
Celebrating International Day of Yoga
The 4th International Day of Yoga is celebrated in Dhaka, Rajshahi, and Chittagong cities of Bangladesh. The High Commission of India in Dhaka and Assistant High Commissions of India in Rajshahi and Chittagong organised events to observe the day.
5y ago
November 3, 2016
Pigeon lovers of Dhaka
Who would pay one lakh taka for a pair of exotic and rare pigeons? You may find it unbelievable, but there are some pigeon
October 19, 2016
Garo rock concert
Early October, a different type of rock concert took place in National Public Auditorium in Agargaon, Dhaka where almost a dozen rock groups of Bangladesh’s indigenous community performed tens of songs in four languages -- Garo, Chakma, Bangla and English. Watch the video to get a glimpse of the concert.
October 9, 2016
[WATCH] Village that makes Bangladeshi imitation jewellery
If you are buying an imitation jewellery from anywhere in Bangladesh, it’s most likely to have been made in a small village named Bhakurta in Savar.
September 8, 2016
Sundarban-10, most luxurious launch of Bangladesh
It is a 300-foot by 50-foot three-storey behemoth with a lift and a coronary care unit (CCU). Yes, we are talking about none other than the biggest and most luxurious launch on Dhaka-Barisal route in Bangladesh -- the Sundarban 10.
August 11, 2016
Only a few community rickshaws in Gulshan-Banani
Dhaka North City Corporation introduces ‘community rickshaw’ services aiming much publicity, however only a few were seen plying on the streets of Niketon area today.
May 26, 2016
Tk 30 per day hotel rent? Welcome to floating hotels of Dhaka
Is it possible to stay in a hotel in Dhaka for one night for just 30 taka? You may think it’s impossible, but there are at least four hotels in the city that offers you such a low rate.
May 5, 2016
Tisha, Arifin talk about film Ostitto
Popular stars Arifin Shuvoo and Nusrat Imrose Tisha join hands for the first time as a romantic couple in Ostitto, a film that would hit the theatres across the country on Friday.
March 27, 2016
VLCC’s Vandana talks about men-women grooming
Founder of VLCC Health Care Ltd Vandana Luthra recently visits Dhaka to see her beauty and wellness establishments here.
March 24, 2016
Colours of Holi in Dhaka
The colourful festival of Holi in Dhaka, takes place across the country as well as at the thousand-year old Dhakeswari Mandir.
March 16, 2016
Dhaka’s risky streets with kids driving buses, human hauliers
In any country, one has to be an adult to qualify as a driver. But in Bangladesh, one does not have to obey that law to become a driver – and that literally means it is “allowed”.
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