Popular cosmetics brand Nior’s Summer Fest held
In order to market the cosmetics products of globally popular brand Nior on a larger scale in Bangladesh, Nior Summerfest was recently held in a hotel in Dhaka.
Why are we so scared of the LUNGI?
Lungi is an everyday attire worn by millions of men for generations, one which originated from the Indian subcontinent. It is not only a sign of comfort but also donned by men as a fashion statement even to this day. Aside from providing comfort and protection, from the scorching summer, it has become a symbol of pride and identity for many.
Road Safety in Bangladesh: Demanded, yet Undelivered
On this week, 4 years ago, school and college students protested to ensure road safety for all.
How to read a nutrition label (without being tricked)
Try spending a few minutes reading the underappreciated label at the back.
Types of people in a Rich-kid Friend group
You've watched F.R.I.E.N.D.S, now brace yourselves for its deranged gulab-jamun and jalebi eating North Dhaka version.
Schneider Electric hosts ‘Innovation Day'
Schneider Electric's Innovation Day event showcased the latest products, technological trends and IT solutions featured by the company
Our picks for motorcycles under Tk.1 lakh
Here is our newest compilation of motorcycles that you can currently find in the local market under the Tk. 1 lakh price range.
The ‘not-so-little’ things you need in your modern kitchen
If you are looking for a hassle-free kitchen environment, check out the following recommendations on appliances you should have in your modern kitchen.
'Hawa' is an unmatched commitment to filmmaking
The most impeccable features are its cinematography, production design and colour grading.
Kurdish Massacres One of Britain’s Many Original Sins
For those who believe in the fairy tale of original sin, Adam and Eve, so goes the narrative, partook of the forbidden fruit, fell from grace, and were forever banished from the garden.
The Politics of Indigeneity and the Jumma struggle for land and recognition
In May 2011, Iqbal Ahmed—first secretary of the Bangladesh Mission in New York—stated at the 10th session of the United Nations
Four Challenges to Governance in South Asia
Although there is no universally accepted definition of the term governance, it has become a buzzword since the 1980s.
Fazlur Rahman Babu in two new films
National Film Award winner Fazlur Rahman Babu has been a revered name on the silver screen and television for decades. He is now gearing up for two films— “Dui Diner Duniya'' directed by Anam Biswas, and “Jamdani'', by Anirudho Rasel.
‘Uunchai’ first look: Amitabh, Anupam, Boman Irani's film celebrates bond of friendship
The first look of the film "Uunchai”, starring veteran actors of Bollywood -- Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher and Boman Irani, was unveiled on the occasion of International Friendship Day 2022. Directed by Sooraj Barjatya, the movie celebrates friendship.
Netflix’s ‘The Sandman’ re-creates Neil Gaiman’s world in its own image
If you didn’t read The Sandman, watch The Sandman. If you read The Sandman, don’t expect the same magic as in the pages.
Following in her father’s footsteps
Fauzia Beethi is not a political figure in her area, but everybody knows her in Bogura’s Dhunat upazila for her philanthropic works.
For the love of a language
In a country where people laid down their lives about seventy years ago to uphold the dignity of their mother tongue, Bangla, the struggle is still on to preserve mother tongues of smaller ethnic communities.
The pursuit of a dignified life
Giving away her hard-earned income to the destitute, Dil Afroze Khuki of Rajshahi chose a life of constant battles. In her 60s now, she has been a newspaper hawker in the northern city for 30 years.
No Covid-19 death, 216 cases reported in 24 hours
At least 216 new Covid-19 cases were recorded in 24 hours till 8:00 am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Chakma resistance to British rule
The Battle of Plassey and the Battle of Boxar were the imperial wars between the East India Company and the Mughal authority, which in turn gave the Company a legal status in Bengal.
In memory of my teacher
It is, indeed, a great pleasure for me to avail myself the opportunity to say a few words on the occasion of the 100th birthday of the late Professor A. K. Nazmul Karim, who was my teacher, supervisor and colleague at the Department of Sociology,
Memories of my father
A child’s memory of her parent is often difficult to narrate. There is no single narrative, no linear structure. There are so many stories, so many events that fold into each other.
Police declare all cases solved and shift focus to bad singers
Daha Mrittu Politan Police (DMPP), in a press conference this week, announced a radical shift in policy as all pending murder cases were declared solved.
Club senior says he discovered debating
A senior from Bangladesh Debate Union called a press conference at National Press Club today to “celebrate his part” in winning the World Universities Debating Championship.
B,CB outlaws retirement; players can only be rested
The country’s apex cricket governing body has ruled that henceforth, no cricketer will be allowed to retire.
World Powerlifting Championship 2022
Raiyan Rahman, an 18-year-old youth studying at Mangrove school is set to compete in the World Powerlifting Championship 2022, in the sub-junior category (59kg weight limit) this August. This will be the first time someone from Bangladesh will represent the country in the international stage of powerlifting.
DLA Piper Global Scholarship paves the way for young Bangladeshi scholars
DLA Piper is a global law firm with lawyers bestrewed throughout 40 countries across the globe, with the goal of catering to the legal needs of their clients all over the world.
With Monash and UCB, the keyword is “partnership”
In conversation with Andrew Walker, Pro Vice-Chancellor and President of Monash University Malaysia, about the quality of higher education, opportunities of Bangladeshi students to pursue higher education abroad and also the impact of the pandemic on exploring the opportunities.
