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Visitors flock to Panchagarh to see 10 species of 18-colored tulips
This garden of tulip flowers, built on about two acres of land in Darjipara village of Tetulia upazila of Panchagarh, is like a piece of the Netherlands. Tourists flock to this area in Panchagarh to enjoy the beauty of this flower
United by the love of Bangla
Today's Star Special takes a look at the story of the Bangla lovers on wheels
What is a digital nomad visa and which countries offer it?
Watch Star Explains to find out the answers
In conversation with Historian Perween Hasan
Although history was not her initial pursuit during her youth, she later wholeheartedly immersed herself in the field
Durga Puja: 65ft Kumbhakarna with 501 idols in Khulna
There is a 65-foot long sleeping idol of Kumbhakarna, along with 501 idols based on stories from the four ages of Hindu mythology. An array of activities are going on centring this year's Durga Puja at Shikdar Bari in Hakimpur village in Khulna
Jheel Kutum Café in Hatirjheel remains a burnt memory
Film cafe Jheel Kutum was a popular destination for those who visit Hatirjheel in the capital. Before being burnt down in fire, the café was decorated with posters of popular films from home and abroad and various related materials
Sufi saint Khan Jahan Ali's work in Bengal
The Sufi saint Khan Jahan Ali came to Bangla during the Sultanate period as a general. Later, he became known as an Islamic preacher and architect
CU campus: Music in the air
If you step inside Chittagong University's campus, the first thing that'll greet you is music. It's hard to miss music if you walk around the campus, from the iconic CU shuttle train station and academic buildings to the canteens, residential halls, roadside stalls, and streets. Music is everywhere!
No better puri than Buddu's in Old Dhaka!
The aroma is what makes Buddu’s puri in Dhaka’s old town so unique.
Sugarcane jaggery 'lali' in Brahmanbaria buffalo mills
A fancy type of sugarcane jaggery locally known as “Lali” is being made in the Bijoynagar Upazila of Brahmanbaria using grinding mills run by buffalos.
Why demolish the first art school building of East Bengal?
Maheshwarpasha School of Art was founded in 1904 by artist Shashi Bhushan Paul. It is the first art school in East Bengal.
Kolkata Coffee House: A birthplace of ideas
Casual social gathering is an integral part of Bangalee lifestyle. One of the most famous of the adda places is the Coffee House of Kolkata.
148-year-old Kolkata tram still running strong
Carrying a heritage of 148 years, Kolkata’s trams are still going strong. In today’s modern life, the trams connect us to the past and uphold tradition. With the passing of ages, the horse-driven trams now run on electricity.
Winter cakes in Dhaka
Winter cake or pitha is a long-standing Bangalee tradition. It was an integral part of Nabanna festival (celebration of harvest season's arrival).
How Gazipur's Pubail became ‘Shooting Village’
Pubail union in Gazipur Sadar upazila is widely known as “Shooting Village.”
Selina Hossain chronicling history
After 200 long years, British rule ended in 1947 in the Subcontinent. In June of the same year, Selina Hossain was born.
Rash Purnima: A Manipuri tradition spanning 242 years
Rash Purnima -- one of the major festivals of the Manipuri community -- is celebrated during the full moon of autumn. According to legend, In 1779, Maharaja Bhagya Chandra, on the day of Shukla Purnima in the Bangla month of Agrahayan, began this tradition.
Festivities for Khasi tribe!
Moulvibazar's Kamalganj upazila Magurchara Khashia Punji holds a traditional end-of-the-year and New Year celebrations of the Khashia community.
