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.
Waste That Causes Waterlogging
Inadequate and clogged drainage is to blame for flooded city streets after downpour. Over the years, wholesale grabbing of the city's
Allure of Aluminium
In a small area in Keraniganj, right off the Buriganga, a road snakes its way through many small tin sheds. The sun's rays playfully bounce off a dazzling array of aluminium strewn about the otherwise nondescript structures. But here, this congregation of buildings work for one purpose: recycling. Some 10-12 recycling centres, employing 20-30 people each, diligently recycle huge amounts of aluminium. It works in a number of stages. First, the workers here visit various scrap metal shops in Lalbagh, Chawkbazar and Islambagh, collecting objects such as kitchen utensils, soda cans and deodorant bottles. These are then taken back to their little factories and the aluminium is extracted. The metal is first shredded, then melted in a furnace and finally moulded into shiny new bricks. The...
For the Love of Fish
A five-day fish fair began in the city's Krishibid Institution Bangladesh, where around 37 stalls attracted hundreds of fish lovers of different ages from across the country. While highlighting the country's love for fish, the fair also informed the visitors about fish species and methods of rearing them. Some stalls showcased various species of fish preserved in glass jars and even live fish and others showed how to make the ideal fish farm. Tools used for fishing were also on display. Some of the freshest fish were on sale during the fair. To generate further interest, visitors were treated to demonstrations on how to rear their favourite fish in aquariums.
Land, Dreams Erode
As the floodwaters recede, sighs of relief are quickly turning into cries of anguish. Areas around the country affected by river erosion are
Monsoon Market
The 100-year-old Kaikkar Tek Haat in Sonargaon upazila of Narayanganj sits in the early morning of Sundays during the rainy season.
Still Pressing Pewter
With the advent of cheaper alternatives to make domestic utensils, the use of the heavier pewter has dwindled in Bangladesh. Beating the odds, some seven to eight families of Kasharipara in Uttar Dariabad of Jamalpur's Islampur continue to make such items out of this tin (25 percent) and copper (75 percent) alloy, and hold on to this centuries-old heritage, the adherents of which were once deemed aristocratic.
Flair, Flavour of Traditional Fair
A month-long traditional fair begins every Baishakh in Durmut of Jamalpur centring the Urs (religious congregation) of a sufi saint, Hazrat Shah Kamal Yemeni. People of all ages, gender and religion throng the fair throughout the day and night from home and abroad. They soak up the colour and atmosphere of the fair, have snacks, watch the shows on offer and buy items on sale.
Tales of Tapestry
Like adding beautiful melody to a lyrical muse, embroidery is what brings your clothes to life. Come Eid, embroiderers get busy ornamenting otherwise dull pieces of fabric, embellishing them with flamboyance and flair. New Market has become a hub for such artisans who intricately combine their threads and needles to create stunning and varied motifs. Batik, puti, block prints and many other techniques are applied. In their hands, each fabric transforms into a work of art. The finished garments are then transferred to shops in New Market and there is never a shortage of buyers!
A Celebration of Trees
The enchanting Buddha's hand, a Tk 300,000 cactus, fragrances of a hundred fruits and a feast of flowers are the highlights of this year's
A Shower of Flowers
IVINE brushstrokes in the breeze produce a vibrant picture. Against the backdrop of drab grey concrete, explosions of colours dot the