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.
Shahbaz Khan’s Legacy
Dhaka city has a specific identity of being called 'the City of Mosques'. According to a 2008 survey of Islamic Foundation, there are more than 2.5 million mosques in Bangladesh, whereas around six thousand of them are in Dhaka city alone.
Nature Quest: The scented Sultanchampa
I first came across Sultanchampa around 17 years ago. I took a few snaps of the flowers on my manual camera, got it printed
The Shankha Story
During the last decade, Dhaka has experienced enormous changes in terms of architecture, lifestyle, and also the job market.
Nature Quest: The end of colourful peafowl
Karim mama used to display bird feathers just across our school gate. He only had feathers of one kind -- long and spatula-
Nature Quest: Wildlife faces food crisis
The Madhupur National Park was once a large and dense forest, home to many wild animals, including tigers and bears.
The Great Shahi Eidgah
Dhanmondi Shahi Eidgah' located at Dhanmondi 6/A, is one of the most ancient archaeological sites in Dhaka city.
Nature Quest: Where vultures come to feast
It was the end of July and the scorching sun was up above at midday. While Dhaka was still reeling from the July 1 tragedy, I
In Memory of the Three Leaders
Do you remember the famous quote by Napoleon Bonaparte? “A leader is a dealer in hope.” A.K. Fazlul Huq (1873-1962),
Nature Quest: Rare 'Parul' spotted
After years of continuous search, I came to the conclusion that Parul no longer exists in our midst. “Will it remain untraced?” I
Nature Quest: The Hobby of the hills
It was midday when our small team finally found a barely visible footpath through the damp and cold labyrinth inside