Hadudu game for above 60-year-olds
A friendly match of Hadudu took place in Manikganj. Interestingly, all those who participated in this competition were 60-years-old or above.
Calls to preserve house of Poet Nazrul’s wife Pramila in Manikganj
Teota village of Shibalaya upazila of Manikganj. The memories of national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam and his wife Pramila are scattered in this village which is located on the bank of Jamuna river. But as time passes, memories are also fading.
Gayatri Kundu finds her childhood home after 76 years
Gayatri Kundu was four-five years old when she left Dhaka with her family and moved to Kolkata.
How was the Amar Ekushey Book Fair this year?
Since independence, the Amar Ekushey Book Fair has been organised every year to honour the glorious legacy of the 1952 Language Movement.
Transgender poet Shova tells her story at Boi Mela
Some say she is the first transgender poet in Bangladesh. Overcoming many adversities, she recently published her second book "Ami Shova Bolchi". Even though her book was published, she couldn’t get a stall to carry her book. That’s when Shova decided to personally sell her book at the fair premises, and went viral on social media.
International Kolkata Book Fair kicks off with country theme 'Bangladesh'
The 45th International Kolkata Book Fair has begun. Hosted at Central Park of Salt Lake City, the fair features the country theme as “Bangladesh” this year. The birth centenary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and 75th independence day of India elevated this year’s book fair to a new dimension.
Hadudu game for above 60-year-olds
A friendly match of Hadudu took place in Manikganj. Interestingly, all those who participated in this competition were 60-years-old or above.
Calls to preserve house of Poet Nazrul’s wife Pramila in Manikganj
Teota village of Shibalaya upazila of Manikganj. The memories of national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam and his wife Pramila are scattered in this village which is located on the bank of Jamuna river. But as time passes, memories are also fading.
Gayatri Kundu finds her childhood home after 76 years
Gayatri Kundu was four-five years old when she left Dhaka with her family and moved to Kolkata.
Asadganj’s century-old dried-fish market
The dried fish market of Chattogram's Asadganj is locally known as the dried-fish port.
Prof AK Nazmul Karim's contribution to sociology in Bangladesh
Professor AK Nazmul Karim was the only Bengali founder of the Department of Sociology at Dhaka University when it was formed in 1957. On the century of his birth, The Daily Star speaks with renowned sociologist Anupam Sen
Mahasthangarh: What are the new findings?
Mahasthangarh of Bogura, the over 2,500-year-old huge city amazes people to this day.
'Jabbarer Boli Khela’: A legacy of anti-British movement
At the beginning of 20th century, Abdul Jabbar Saudagar, a merchant from Chattogram, introduced a wrestling competition. His intention was to cultivate a sport that would prepare the youth to fight against British rule.
How is ‘Tomtom’ made?
At Baishakhi mela and all other local fairs, indigenous toy known as “Tomtom” is very popular.
250-year-old 'Poradaho Mela' held in Bogura
The 250-year-old traditional “Poradaho Mela” was held this year in the presence of thousands of people at Golabari area under Gabtoli upazila of Bogura district.
Why is Pahela Baishakh celebrated on different dates in West Bengal and Bangladesh?
This is the year 1429 in the Bengali calendar. However, since many argue that if Emperor Akbar introduced the Bengali calendar 438 years ago, why is it the year 1429 in the calendar?