City in Frame
Juicy, flavourful pineapples of Madhupur flood markets
Pineapples grown in orchards of Madhupur upazila are known for their flavour and sweetness. Farmers say yield is good this year,
A pigeon lovers’ paradise
If you are a bird lover, the pigeon market in Nayabati of Khulna’s Khalishpur is the place for you. Every
A day at the circus
Once a vibrant source of entertainment, the circus industry now fights for survival. Circus companies once travelled the country, especially during winter, showcasing the impressive acts of their skilled artists.
Jabbarer Boli Khela
Like each year, Jabbarer Boli Khela took place at the Laldighi Maidan in Chattogram on April 25. Sixty wrestlers took part in the 114th edition of the historic tournament.
It’s mango time
The mangoes of Satkhira have already won hearts at home and abroad. For the ninth time, farmers in the district are expected to export mangoes to different destinations including Germany, Italy France, Denmark, and the UK this season.
A cry for water
Over 100 families of at least 90 Mro neighbourhoods in Bandarban and its foothills face a severe water crisis almost every year, especially from January to May.
Crisis engulfing rivers of south
To protect croplands from saline water, a 4,800km embankment was built between 1961 and 1971 in the country’s southern coastal area.
Aman research: Gangarampur offers a ray of hope
In Gangarampur village of Khulna’s Batiaghata, a local farmers’ platform and a voluntary organisation have been researching Aman rice since 2009.
City Gears up For Polls
Offices of different political parties around the city wear a festive look just before the 11th general election.
The Glees of Youth
With the drying up of rivers, canals and other water bodies in Anandapara village of Tangail's Ghatail upazila, children, almost as a seasonal ritual, come out in numbers as the day progresses to catch whatever fish they may find in these spots. A common feature of rural Bangla during this season, the sheer delight on the children's faces, in their crumpled clothes with splashes of mud, is testimony to the joy of this ritual. They spend a couple of hours catching the fish, during which mud-fights and laughter are aplenty. The ritual is never complete without a refreshing dip in nearby ponds or rivers. They end the day with their catch-of-the-day in their hands, as they stroll together along the village paths, infected with the glees of youth, back to their families.
JP wants polls as per constitution
Jatiya Party (JP) begins dialogue with Awami League-led 14-party alliance at Gono Bhaban this evening over the upcoming general election.
The Bounty of the Bee
Beehives hanging from branches high up in trees used to be common in the capital even a few years ago.
Reclusive Beauty
Buffaloes grazing on lush green grass at the edges of the freshwater of Tanguar Haor, the second largest freshwater haor in the country, make for a picturesque sight.
So Long, Devi Durga
The five-day Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival for Hindus ends today, with the immersion of the idols of Durga in rivers and water bodies across the country, marking 'Dashami'. During the celebrations, a large number of devotees were seen at the many pandals set up around the city, including in Ramkrishna Mission, Kalabagan, Banani, Dhanmondi and Khamarbari. The occasion was a social one as well as people from many backgrounds also took part in the colourful festivities. The ritual observance was punctuated by an array of mouth-watering traditional delicacies. Vibrant murals, depicting Durga's victory over the demon Mahishasura, brightened up neighbourhoods in the city.
A Trove of Treasures
Around 30 years ago, the ship-breaking industry in Chattogram began to take off. As ships from all over the world came for their last
Above the Law!
The electoral symbol of the ruling Awami League, the boat, has become inescapable in the city right before election time. In defiance
When Will They Learn!
The students took to the streets over the repeated road accidents taking lives.
The Guava Express
Snaking through eye-soothing guava orchards is the Bhimruli Canal in Jhalakathi, a destination fast-becoming a tourist spot.