Heritage
200-year-old twin temples continue to crumble
Standing tall since 1820, the Shree Shree Anandamoyee Shiva and Kali Mata Mandir, also known as “Dhaksinashar Mandir,” or “twin temple” in Mymensingh’s Muktagacha upazila were once revered for their architectural beauty and spiritual significance.
Panihar Public Library: A heritage in ruins
A library containing more than 7702 periodicals, encyclopedias and books on literature, religion, poetry, science and economics—all wasting away from neglect.
Govt takes over 300-year-old building in Ctg
The government has decided to take over a 300-year-old building located on Nazu Miah Lane at port city’s Patharghata for preservation due to its archaeological importance.
Reshaping life through Manipuri Dance
Manipuri exponent Warda Rihab is one of the most prominent classical dancers globally. While working towards her dream of becoming a dancer, she came across Sony Chowdhury nearly twelve years ago, who dreamt of becoming a Bharatanatyam dancer, just like she once wanted to.
Nature Quest: NO PLACE LIKE HOME
Bulbous nests fashioned and clumped onto trees by weaverbirds used to be a part of the rural landscape not so long ago.
SPECTACULAR STILTS
A pair of black-winged stilts foraging for insects in Charal Beel area of Chapainawabganj’s Gomostapur upazila. These migratory birds, known for their
GRACEFUL IN FLIGHT
Seagulls chasing vessels carrying tourists on way to the Saint Martin’s Island from Teknaf is a feast for the eyes of the visitors.
Nature Quest: Kamdeb, a rare, evergreen tree
I visited the National Botanical Garden in Mirpur more than once last year to take photographs of a few trees and flowers.
The Art of Penmanship
They don't have any fancy title attached to their names. They are not called calligraphers. Not even artist. But they have quality of little bit of both in them, because they know the art of writing beautiful letters.
The Mosque of Mohammadpur
In the history and classical art section of Bangladesh National Museum, a photo of a beautiful mosque taken during the 60's can surprise audiences if noticed carefully.
A Blessing in Disguise: Bongshal Pond
While you go through the chaos of Dholaikhal, at the edge of Tanti Bazaar, you will find a pond surrounded by the narrow streets that lead to Bongshal, old Dhaka. Bongshal pukur (pond)- as local people call it, has its unique charm reflecting the effervescent history of old Dhaka.
A Glimpse of the Tagores
In the year 1784, a wealthy Bangali zamindar built a mansion in an area of North Kolkata. His name was Nilmoni Tagore who after a family feud decided to move out and build his own home.
Nature Quest: The rescuer of Herons
Saving Indian pond herons is dirty work. But it isn't going to dissuade the upazila nirbahi officer of Natore sadar upazila,
The Finest Work of Art
Practicing fine arts in an institutional manner was first established during the Renaissance period.
Nature Quest: Save nesting grounds for birds
A few pieces of wasteland that happen to be the breeding grounds for three species of “globally threatened” birds have
Bengal's Own Private Investigator
In the year 1965, a popular children's magazine named Shandesh published a story written by Satyajit Ray.
Nature Quest: Secret life of the Slow Loris
As the final light of the day hid behind the canopy, the first bat of the night unfolded its wings and the last bird of the day