monsoon

Light to moderate rain across country; Cyclone ‘Asna’ forms in Arabian Sea

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast light to moderate rain across various parts of the country over the next day.

Sunshine and showers: How to stay stylish without melting or drowning

Choosing comfort while keeping it stylish can be rather tricky on days like these. However, we do have a solid base — the colours. Bright shades, playful prints, and comfortable designs are the key to staying stylish and comfortable. And keeping that in mind, we are ready to style for this season.

Rain or shine, keep your glow: Monsoon skincare hacks

Hot and humid, the Bangladeshi monsoon can create havoc on your skin. The merciless heatwave that we experience even in the rainy season makes the skin vulnerable to increased secretion from sebaceous glands. This makes the skin appear oily; dry skin becomes rough and patchy.

#Fiction / Two monsoons, and counting

Monsoon has always been a joyous season for me. People speak of the monsoon blues but the rains come with a sense of thrill and awe, especially in the brief minutes just before it actually starts pouring.

POETRY / Monsoon osmosis

I inhale the luxurious scent / of squelched earth / smoking under the sodden leaves

Can our crops survive the erratic weather?

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CREATIVE NONFICTION / On rainy days and reading

The fact of the matter was this: the poem had been written, the call had been answered, and as lofty as it sounds—at that moment there I was, as Frank O'Hara put aptly—"the center of all beauty! / writing these poems!/ Imagine!".

#Perspective / Monsoon in Bangla literature

Bangla literature is quite rich and monsoon holds an interestingly large part of it. Some might say that monsoon in literature is a sub-genre of Bangla literature and it’s probably not an unfair claim. But monsoon in Bangla literature has such a major impact that it’s challenging to finish that discussion in one small article.

Bangladesh sees lowest July rain in 41 years

While monsoon is supposed to be at its peak in July, the country witnessed less than half the average rainfall during the month this year.

July 9, 2022
July 9, 2022

Must-try monsoon mango recipes

Mangoes are simply irresistible. Some can devour five of them in the time it takes you to count to four. And they are just as irresistible once you involve them in recipes, some of which has become iconic enough to be considered a staple monsoon dish. Here are just some ways you can take advantage of this delicious fruit in some recipes for this monsoon.

June 17, 2022
June 17, 2022

41mm rain causes waterlogging in low-lying Ctg areas

Many low-lying areas of Chattogram city went under knee-deep water due to rain, causing sufferings to commuters and residents today (June 17, 2022).

June 13, 2022
June 13, 2022

Monsoon wedding wardrobe essentials

The idea of a monsoon wedding instantly takes us to a beautiful fairy-tale image. `The refreshing calmness all around, and a ceremony amongst the drizzle; no wonder some say that the phrase ‘romance in the air’ was invented for monsoon. However, as dreamy as it sounds, a wedding during such an unpredictable weather does come with some risks. So here are some major wardrobe ideas to check out if you are attending weddings this monsoon.

June 7, 2022
June 7, 2022

Best resort offers for monsoon 2023 in Bangladesh

Summer, particularly monsoon, serves as the perfect time to take that dream holiday and resorts around Bangladesh are pulling out every lucrative offer in their books to lure customers out of their homes and into their luxurious facilities. Here are some exciting and irresistible resort offers in Bangladesh for summer 2022 for your vacation.

June 7, 2022
June 7, 2022

Monsoon and the cotton sari: Shades of a woman

The versatile cotton sari is her perfect monsoon companion. Simplistic down to the last thread that make a handloom sari, they exude an aura of grace in all Bengali women. The myriad variants that exist enriches our fashion repertoire and it’s safe to say that there is one cotton sari type for every shade of a woman.

June 7, 2022
June 7, 2022

The romance of rain, or not!

Monsoon is dreamy for some and exasperating for others, yet it is the best season in Bangladesh. The rivers are full and abundant with sweet water fish, nature is at its greenest best.

June 1, 2022
June 1, 2022

Top 4 haors to visit in Bangladesh during monsoon

The rivers of Bangladesh flow across it like blood across veins, breathing life into its vast territories. It is this wetland ecosystem that fills our lush green country with several amazing haors. Among the many wetlands, haors are mostly located within Brahmanbaria, Habiganj, Sunamganj, Kishoreganj, Netrokona, Moulovibazar, and Sylhet.

August 2, 2021
August 2, 2021

The fight against Dengue

Dengue is mainly caused by female mosquitoes of the species Aedes aegypti, which is easily recognised by the white bands on its legs and body. Aedes mosquitoes prefers to breed in clean, stagnant water. Cleaning them up would reduce their breeding grounds.

June 18, 2020
June 18, 2020

A Life Spent on Rooftops

This place of whatever square metres is a cure to everything, a sanctuary whenever one needs it; for privacy or some fresh air the balcony can't compensate.

July 15, 2019
July 15, 2019

Death toll in Nepal floods rises to 55

The death toll in Nepal from flash floods and landslides in the past three days rises to 55, with dozens missing and injured, the government says.