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try my best to paint the place blue Pouring all the sorrow after you With no colour left in my palette, As though the canvas breathes its last

‘Don’t let success get into your head’: Naseem’s father advice to his son

Naseem Shah’s father Abbas Shah has only one piece of advice to his son and that is to stay humble and never forget his son.

Djokovic father filmed with fans holding Russian flags at Australian Open

Novak Djokovic's father has been filmed posing with fans brandishing banned Russian flags at the Australian Open, including one featuring Vladimir Putin, in scenes Ukraine's ambassador Thursday slammed as "a disgrace".

#Perspective / How fatherhood can change you

Becoming a father can have a significant impact on a man's life. Other than absolute chaos and upheaval, a baby can bring joy and renewed vigour into a man's life, changing his heart, body, and personality in unimaginable ways.

The secret behind the proactive father

The demands on a father can be numerous and mind-bogglingly diverse, and the unprepared parent may find himself drowning in tasks and rendered deaf by the sound of angry relatives. To make lives a little easier for the new-dads-to-be, here are a few of our suggestions.

Connecting with the emotionally distant father

Fathers are notorious in our culture for being emotionally inaccessible.

A father’s letter to his unborn daughter

Parenting does not come with a manual or a guide. I am repeatedly being told that every pregnancy is unique, and every child born will be unique.

5 activities to do with your Dad on Father’s Day

Every year, families all around the world celebrate Father’s Day. Some plan intricate activities, and some give small or grandiose gifts to celebrate the special men in their lives. For most, fathers are like superheroes who are always ready to take on daily challenges for their children. It goes without saying the significance of fatherhood is beyond words, as he is the person who works tirelessly to fulfil the needs of his family that comes in all sizes and shapes. On a special day such as this, many struggles to devise ways to surprise or please their fathers. Because, let's face it, he has done it all, seen it all and knows it all. This is why we are here to help you plan a special father’s day with activities!

The responsibility of taking care of ageing parents

Your parents ask for you at their hour of need, how do you respond?

January 27, 2022
January 27, 2022

Sharing a meal on earth or in heaven

These four fathers are just like any other. Like all the other, ordinary fathers that are present. The unknowns. All four of the individuals in the picture are, Syed Faizul Hussaini, Akkas Hossain Fakir, Abdur Reza Khan, Kawser Mia. All of them had a family which consisted of four members. The family that shared at least one meal together.

July 4, 2019
July 4, 2019

Our Relationships With Our Fathers

The relationship we have with our fathers is beyond complicated.

November 3, 2017
November 3, 2017

Double murder in city again

A father and his daughter were killed in the capital's North Badda yesterday, barely 12 hours into the murder of a mother and her son in their Kakrail house.

May 12, 2017
May 12, 2017

Father, son killed in Khagrachari over land dispute

A father and his son are allegedly killed and two women are critically injured following a feud over land in Khagrachari Sadar upazila.

March 25, 2017
March 25, 2017

Father hands over 2 sons to cops suspecting militants

A father hands over his two sons to police in Kafrul area of Dhaka suspecting their involvement in militant activities.

November 20, 2016
November 20, 2016

Cricket: Misbah set to miss second Test due to family illness

Captain Misbah-ul-Haq is highly unlikely to be available for his country's second Test against New Zealand in Hamilton on Friday after having to return to Pakistan due to a family illness.

September 20, 2016
September 20, 2016

Cricket: Mohammad Ashraful’s father passes away

Former Bangladesh international cricketer Mohammad Ashraful’s father Abdul Matin passes away last night at the Apollo Hospital, Dhaka.

June 3, 2016
June 3, 2016

Pakistani father of 35 aims for 100 children

A Pakistani father of 35 is now searching for a fourth wife as he romps towards his goal of 100 children, a dubious ambition in the conservative Muslim country where polygamy is rare but still practiced.

June 3, 2016
June 3, 2016

'I knew nothing'

Argentina football star Lionel Messi says he trusted his father with his finances and "knew nothing" about how his wealth was managed as he took the stand at his tax fraud trial.

May 15, 2016
May 15, 2016

The changing Bangladeshi family

The conventional family structure is changing, but our constant need for their support and love is ever present. As we become more and more nuclear and independent, the greater is our need for family bonds.As we celebrate the International day of families, let us take a glimpse into the lives of changing family dynamics.