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.
The Many Sides Of Durga Celebration
There was an air of festivity in the capital as the Hindus celebrated their biggest religious festival, the Durga Puja, this month. Decorated mandaps, sounds of dhak and ghanta, strong sweet smell of incense, solemn prayers and cheerful celebrations marked the annual worship of The Great Divine Mother. Prasad, a sweet offering, was distributed among the devotees at the mandaps. The third day of the celebration saw Kumari Puja, in which devotees worship a pre-pubescent girl as a manifestation of the divine female energy. A large number of visitors thronged a temporary mandap in Kalabagan. The idols of goddess were taken to Sadarghat and Wais Ghat on the Buriganga river on Bijoya Dashami to immerse those in water. The photos were taken from Dhanmondi, Kalabagan and Dhakeswari temples.
Hazaribagh Filthier
No, the pollution in Hazaribagh has not even slowed down. It has become worse. Even though the government has constructed a central effluent treatment plant at the new tannery industrial zone in Savar, only a few tanners have completed the work of their factory buildings there. The apex court has fixed Tk 10,000 a day as fine for each tanner's delay to move out of Hazaribagh and yet it seems the tanners would not move to Savar anytime soon. Tanners bought and stored raw hides at their Hazaribagh factories during the Eid-ul-Azha. Visiting the industrial area on Wednesday, it was seen that the entire Hazaribagh area was processing raw hides in full swing. And the situation in Hazaribagh remains as filthy as before.
Hoping High with Golden Fibre
Jute growers across the country are upbeat about the good yield and price of the natural fibre this year. They said increased
Rawhide Trade
EID-UL-AZHA is a time when young men of neighbourhoods venture into the trade of rawhide. They buy the hide from thousands of
Choices Aplenty
With the Eid-ul-Azha only four days away, the sale of sacrificial animals is set to soar in the capital. Traders have put cattle, goats,
A Dying Craft
Abdul Kader is weaving lungis at his home in Ruhitpur of Dhaka's Keraniganj. The famous Ruhitpuri Lungi was produced in about 5,000
'Let's Plant Trees'
Some of the trees and plants have fruits everyone can identify, some trees have fruits rarely seen and some have no fruits at all.
Flood Takes Toll on Life
Flood in the country's north, northeast and central regions has caused massive damage to crops, houses, roads and dykes. Many
Panam, Symbol Decaying Heritage
Even though the government declared Panam Nagar in Sonargaon of Narayanganj an archaeologically protected site over a decade ago, it is yet to take any initiative for the conservation of the century-old heritage. Experts and archaeologists say if the government does not take a quick step to preserve the Panam Nagar, known as the lost city, it will be ruined and lost forever. The battered state of the heritage also baffles tourists.
Roads Now Woe to Commuters
Crossing these streets surrounding the Moghbazar-Malibagh flyover under construction is a nightmare for many city dwellers. Construction debris is left on them, leaving little room for traffic movement. Also, large potholes have appeared on the battered streets which get filled with dirty water whenever it rains, leading to public disgust. A month ago, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader had directed the authorities concerned to repair them immediately. Even though some of the streets were temporality repaired, these streets still remain in a shabby state. The photos were taken in front of Malibagh Super Market, West Malibagh, Malibagh Intersection, Siddeswari, Chamelibagh and Shantinagar areas in the capital.