City in Frame

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,

1y ago

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

1y ago

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.

2y ago

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.

2y ago

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.

2y ago

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.

2y ago

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.

2y ago

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.

2y ago

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.

6y ago

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.

6y ago

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.

6y ago

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.

6y ago

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.

6y ago

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.

6y ago

A Showcase For Local Products

The week-long National Industrial Fair, which began on March 31 at the Bangabandhu International Conference Centre (BICC),

6y ago

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.

6y ago

Reign of Fire

Just about one month ago, over 70 lives were swallowed in one of the most tragic fire incidents in the country. But before the scars of the Chawkbazar fire could be healed, another blaze yesterday swept through the 22-storeyed FR Tower in the capital’s Banani area,

6y ago

The Happy Ones

The times have perhaps healed some wounds and the refugee camps are full of smiling children. The children are found roaming the camps, always stopping to pose for the camera. They bring life to what is otherwise a tragic story of a people considered to be one of the most persecuted minorities in the world. Seeking refuge in Bangladesh, the Rohingyas have found a welcoming but temporary home, with most longing to return if the conditions are right. Here, in this new world, is where many Rohingya children have found respite from their struggles for the first time in their lives. And so they smile. Because why should they not?

6y ago