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.
An iftar to Remember
The iftar market shows no signs of cooling as Eid nears and people begin to leave for their homes away from the capital. Despite people preparing to trickle out, street carts remain lined with all kinds of iftar goodies imaginable. Like some sort of culinary magic, the edible goods on display keep getting larger. Gigantic jilapis complement colossal pieces of chicken. If that doesn’t satiate the appetite, why not turn the corner and opt for some scrumptious lamb roasts? In the month of fasting, the iftar servings on offer border on the extravagance and ensure a full stomach to make it through another day. The scents seduce and tantalising taste do tempt. Of course, the giving in happens when the fast breaks. Before then, we can all feast with our eyes! The photos were taken from Chawk...
The beauty of batik
Batiks are things of beauty, each meticulously crafted piece of garment considered a piece of art. The market for batik has begun heating up in Araihazar upazila in Narayanganj -- the pulse of the batik business -- and homes there are turning into splashes of colour, owing to the batik cloths hung out to dry.
For The Quintessential Jamdani
With Eid-ul-Fitr approaching, the weekly Jamdani haat at the BISCIC Jamdani Palli in Narayanganj’s Rupganj is reaching its peak.
The Power of Flowers
Amid the sweltering May heat, the gridlocked traffic and the human chaos of the outdoors, there are but a few things that offer us some comfort and relief.
Rise of the machines
An exhibition showcasing the latest agricultural machineries attracted a lot of visitors recently. The exhibition held at Krishibid Institution Bangladesh in the capital was organised by the Ministry of Agriculture.
Into The Fields of Gold
The glittering fields of gold signal the arrival of the paddy harvesting season. Farmers across the country are busy reaping the fruits of their labour.
A Celebration of Culture And Unity
Pahela Baishakh is more than just welcoming the Bangali New Year, it is a celebration of our culture and unity.
A Showcase For Local Products
The week-long National Industrial Fair, which began on March 31 at the Bangabandhu International Conference Centre (BICC),
The wasteland
This 12-acre landfill in Dakshin Surma upazila’s Lalmatia area in Sylhet has almost reached its capacity and the waste has begun to seep out slowly.