Weekend Read

Weekend Read

The organic shift

When Farzana Karim, a Dhaka-based HR professional, developed chronic acidity, she tried everything from antacids to Ayurvedic concoctions.

3d ago

JU in full bloom

On the campus of Jahangirnagar University, the season sings a different song.

1w ago

The rickshaw debate

For some, the battery-run vehicles are a time-efficient and cost-effective blessing; for others, they are a dangerous disruption to the already precarious traffic system.

2w ago

The art of the fix: How luggage repairers save your travel companion

There is something comforting about that familiar zip, the reassuring click of a sturdy wheel rolling across a polished airport floor, the reassuring heft of your suitcase as you navigate new cities and distant horizons.

3w ago

A Bangladeshi scientist's visit to Antarctica

A researcher, Fairuz Ishraque spends 69 days in the icy continent

1m ago

Beyond the beach / Exploring the wonders around Cox’s Bazar

For city dwellers yearning for an escape from their mechanical lives, Cox’s Bazar stands as a beacon of natural beauty and serenity. Famous for its sun-kissed beaches and rolling waves, this coastal gem captivates the hearts of travelers.

1m ago

From struggle to success the Nujiang story

On March 12, the 10-member journalist delegation from Bangladesh, of which I was a part, held a seminar with academicians and professors at the Yunnan Academy of Social Sciences in China’s Kunming city.

1m ago

Eid retail rush: A shopper’s guide to Dhaka

Who is crazy enough to go window shopping at this time of the year? I mean during the month of Ramadan, and that too in a cosmopolitan like Dhaka.

1m ago

Chengdu: A Blend of History and Modern Charm

Yet beneath its leisurely charm, Chengdu is a powerhouse of technology and industry, home to a rapidly growing high-tech sector. The city’s vibrant nightlife, neon-lit skyline, and thriving music and art scenes stand in stark contrast to its ancient roots, where the Wuhou Shrine whispers tales of the Three Kingdoms era, and the Thatched Cottage of Du Fu keeps the spirit of China’s most celebrated poet alive.

Netrakona a gateway to nature

During the cooler months, Netrakona attracts tourists eager to explore its landscapes and immerse themselves in its rich cultural diversity.

A new era in elderly care

Dr Asha Islam Nayeem, a professor in the Department of History at the Dhaka University, has a heart-wrenching story.

The organic shift

When Farzana Karim, a Dhaka-based HR professional, developed chronic acidity, she tried everything from antacids to Ayurvedic concoctions.

3d ago

JU in full bloom

On the campus of Jahangirnagar University, the season sings a different song.

1w ago

The rickshaw debate

For some, the battery-run vehicles are a time-efficient and cost-effective blessing; for others, they are a dangerous disruption to the already precarious traffic system.

2w ago

The art of the fix: How luggage repairers save your travel companion

There is something comforting about that familiar zip, the reassuring click of a sturdy wheel rolling across a polished airport floor, the reassuring heft of your suitcase as you navigate new cities and distant horizons.

3w ago

A Bangladeshi scientist's visit to Antarctica

A researcher, Fairuz Ishraque spends 69 days in the icy continent

1m ago

Exploring the wonders around Cox’s Bazar

For city dwellers yearning for an escape from their mechanical lives, Cox’s Bazar stands as a beacon of natural beauty and serenity. Famous for its sun-kissed beaches and rolling waves, this coastal gem captivates the hearts of travelers.

1m ago

From struggle to success the Nujiang story

On March 12, the 10-member journalist delegation from Bangladesh, of which I was a part, held a seminar with academicians and professors at the Yunnan Academy of Social Sciences in China’s Kunming city.

1m ago

Eid retail rush: A shopper’s guide to Dhaka

Who is crazy enough to go window shopping at this time of the year? I mean during the month of Ramadan, and that too in a cosmopolitan like Dhaka.

1m ago

Chengdu: A Blend of History and Modern Charm

Yet beneath its leisurely charm, Chengdu is a powerhouse of technology and industry, home to a rapidly growing high-tech sector. The city’s vibrant nightlife, neon-lit skyline, and thriving music and art scenes stand in stark contrast to its ancient roots, where the Wuhou Shrine whispers tales of the Three Kingdoms era, and the Thatched Cottage of Du Fu keeps the spirit of China’s most celebrated poet alive.

1m ago

Netrakona a gateway to nature

During the cooler months, Netrakona attracts tourists eager to explore its landscapes and immerse themselves in its rich cultural diversity.

2m ago