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.
Muslin Magic Bring it back
HAVE you ever seen the moon through the mist? Have you ever felt the wind on your skin? If you have experienced these sensations and wondered whether they could be retained, then you have come close to visiting he world of muslin, however fleeting it may have been.” This is how the legendary fabric was described by an organiser of Muslin Festival in the journal published on the occasion. Held at the National Museum, the month-long festival beginning on February 5 projected the story of muslin in different forms through different events. From the Indian subcontinent, especially from Dhaka, muslin worth 28 lakh rupees was shipped to different countries, particularly those in Europe, in 1789, an expert noted at a seminar during the festival. Through the festival, the government was urged...
Season Of Change
They say the only constant in life is change and regeneration. And the time for that change and rebirth in nature is here and now. Trees are shedding their dead leaves, bringing forth fresh, colourful sprigs. Look around, and fruit trees bloom and flowers blossom. For why not -- this is the season of forgetting the past and embracing the new. Usually, this season gives us the first showers of the year, after the dry season. This year, Dhaka saw a hailstorm to the surprise of the city dwellers. Many made a day out of it, having fun in the rain and hail while others took cover.
Spring In The Air
It's the day we say goodbye to the winter and say hello to the spring on the first day of the Bangla month Falgun (February 13). It's a day painted with bright colours and joyous tunes in the air. Red, yellow and orange seem to be the colour of choice for the women with flowers in their hair. Dhaka, especially the Dhaka University vicinity, took a festive look. Procession, rallies and cultural programmes on Basanta (spring) welcomed the king of the seasons and the sprouting of fresh leaves on trees. More to the celebration, the second day of Falgun (February 14) is the Valentine's Day.
Sweet Winter Mornings
N rural Bangladesh, it's quite a common thing to see farmers chipping off trunks of date trees in winter evenings, driving a tube through the fresh cuts, and hanging a pitcher. Overnight, the pitcher fills up with a delicious gift of nature. The sweet juice harvested in the morning is a real treat. It is used for making molasses, a key ingredient in the traditional pithas you so love. But a glass or two of this fresh, raw date juice is something to look forward to in chilly winter mornings. The photos were taken from Khajura in Jessore late last month.
Keeping Folk Culture Alive
Nakshi Kantha (embroidered quilt) and other handicrafts are on display during a month-long fair on the premises of Bangladesh Folk Art and Crafts Foundation at Sonargaon in Narayanganj. Visitors are also kept enthralled by traditional songs performed by artistes from across the country. The annual festival is being held since 1975 to promote and save the folk culture.
Plantings in Tray
Miniature trees and plants made by bonsai artists grab the spotlight at the Women's Voluntary Association auditorium a few months ago awing visitors. Bangladesh Bonsai Society, which began its journey in 1999, has been holding the yearly exhibition of the work of bonsai artists to promote the art in Bangladesh. From palm trees to banyan, the exhibition had them all. Bonsai is the Japanese art form using miniature trees grown in containers. It originated from the Chinese practice of penjing.
Exciting For Some, Tedious For Others
What looks like white-water rafting is actually the only means of travel to Tindu, Remakri, Baramadak and Chhotamadak in Thanchi of Bandarban. Tourists might find the trip on the Sangu river exciting with the beauty of Bandarban all around but regular travellers see it as troublesome. You have to get down at places as the boat runs aground and you often have to push the boat. And there is always the added danger of hitting a rock and the boat getting shattered. There is no boat service during the rainy season when the river becomes dangerously turbulent. A ride on this boat costs Tk 400 per person.
The Joy That The Baby Jesus Brings
At churches in Dhaka and across the country Christmas carols, prayers, and special Masses marked the biggest festival of the Christian community. The birth of baby Jesus was celebrated on December 25 and there was something for every age group. Some devoted themselves to prayers, some in the choir, some were all about the Christmas dinner party while others more interested in what Father Christmas had in his bag or a ride on a choo-choo train.
Life in Winter Nights
Winter arrives in Bangladesh predominantly with two conspicuous but completely different pictures. One section of people breathe a sigh of relief after long summer days and relish winter delicacies, while the other is in pain and sufferings. The underprivileged people hardly have enough warm clothes to protect themselves from the chilling cold. Things get even worse for the homeless, especially when the night falls. With no place to call home, they cover themselves with whatever they have and make footpaths and railway station platforms their bed. A little humanitarian help from the affluent could greatly reduce their sufferings.
High Time to Hit The Beach
The advent of winter heralds the peak of holiday season in Cox's Bazar, perhaps the most popular holiday destination for the Bangladeshis. There seems to be something for everybody on the longest sea beach of the world. Some find it fun collecting seashells while others would rather go surfing, jet skiing, or on a ride on the quad bikes. Some want to have a dip in the water while others want a horse ride along the beach or just sit on one of those beach chairs for rent. The beach is crowded this time of the year since it caters to everyone from children, whose school exams just ended, to senior citizens.