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Traditional Bangladeshi food aligns perfectly with modern nutrition science

18 January 2026, 09:07 AM
Even in a world obsessed with fast food and hurried meals, the benefits of the traditional Bangladeshi way of cooking are more relevant than ever.
18 January 2026, 09:07 AM
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The war after the war: Pakistan’s POWs and postal propaganda

15 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Postal evidence supports the view that a propaganda campaign was underway as soon as the army surrendered.
15 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Why Victory Day felt warmer before social media took over

#Perspective / Winter Sunlight, Flags, and the Memory

15 December 2025, 13:16 PM
Relive Victory Day in Bangladesh through personal memories and traditions. Discover the patriotic feelings and cultural celebrations of December 16.
15 December 2025, 13:16 PM
Why modern fatherhood isn’t what it used to be

Why modern fatherhood isn’t what it used to be

17 November 2025, 12:53 PM
Modern fatherhood is shifting beyond patriarchal expectations. Once defined by stoicism and provision, fathers today strive for emotional connection and shared responsibility. As gender roles evolve, fatherhood is being redefined as empathy, presence, and genuine, human expression of love.
17 November 2025, 12:53 PM
The faceless strength of women in Zainul’s art

#Perspective / The faceless strength of women in Zainul’s art

8 November 2025, 10:40 AM
Zainul Abedin's simplistic drawings of rural Bengali women focus on their resilience and strength rather than individual beauty. By omitting facial details, he universalizes their experience, giving them a voice beyond traditional, sentimental portrayals.
8 November 2025, 10:40 AM
Recreate the charm of classic deshi tea parties

#Perspective / It’s time for a tea party with a Bangladeshi story

13 October 2025, 11:56 AM
A deshi tea party blends nostalgia, warmth, and heartfelt conversations. Perfect for modern metro life, it offers soulful connections, simple snacks, and timeless charm — proving tea still brews the best moments together.
13 October 2025, 11:56 AM
Durga Puja… special and timeless

Durga Puja… special and timeless

30 September 2025, 13:04 PM
Life teaches us that things change, and not always for the better. “Agey ki shundor din kataitum” is a line from a popular song, but it is not a reality for us.
30 September 2025, 13:04 PM
Someshwari River Netrokona

By the Someshwari: A River of Dreams

15 September 2025, 07:47 AM
In the monsoon, the Someshwari swells up. In the dry season, it shrinks.
15 September 2025, 07:47 AM
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The postal tax that helped millions

For netizens of the time, postage stamps are mere remnants of history. Almost every Bangladeshi, 30 and above, will recollect fond memories of this collecting pursuit and their prized stamp album, but to the younger generation philately no longer bears any special meaning.
15 December 2016, 18:00 PM
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Just married!

Out of my dreams and into your arms I long to fly I will come as evening comes to woo a waiting sky. Out of my dreams and into the hush of falling shadows, When the mist is low and stars are breaking through Then out of my dreams I'll go Into a dream with you.
28 November 2016, 18:00 PM
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What's in a shoe?

If you thought Cinderella has footwear issues, ask any Bangladeshi bride frantically passing her days in a shopping spree; to her there
14 November 2016, 18:00 PM
Blaim it to the rain

Blame it on the rain

“Is this seat taken?” I stopped reading. Looked up.There was a young girl –in her late twenties or early thirties
3 August 2015, 18:00 PM

Experiencing art

To appreciate art, all that one requires, is a keen pair of eyes. Of course the earnest student does his/her 'bookish' study but everything boils down to one thing – having an eye for the details.
22 June 2015, 18:00 PM
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Basics of Zakat

As Muslims we hold fast to prayers, recite/read the Qur'an and most people offer charity throughout the year.But perhaps we are unaware of the importance of Zakat as the 3rd pillar of Islam.
15 June 2015, 18:00 PM
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At the Bay View

A bird's eye view from the hotel gives a glimpse of the township that is growing at a fast pace, and with a central location, within walking distance of the Chittagong Club Limited and the M A Aziz Stadium, Radisson Blu is at the hub of this vibrant, seaside metropolitan city.
15 June 2015, 18:00 PM
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Grandma's treasure trove

It's not the world of wizardry. Not a legend of hobbits either; no middle earth to fight for, no Aragorn, Gandalf and no ring.
24 March 2015, 11:29 AM
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CONCERT FOR BANGLADESH

Pandit Ravi Shankar's initial plan was to raise around $25,000. Somehow! He thought of acquiring the money, first through the sale of his album, Joi Bangla, and later by arranging a charity concert.
20 March 2015, 18:00 PM
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CONTEMPORARY VIBES

Amidst the depths of darkness, comes the light of hope. When in despair, uncertainty and hopelessness, we are at times thrown into a sea of positivity.
9 March 2015, 18:00 PM
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Curious reads @ Boi Mela

Books are an invaluable means of keeping your mind busy. Rather than spending countless hours in front of the PC, wasting every spare moment in social media, one should start rechanneling their leisure in more fruitful pursuits.
23 February 2015, 18:00 PM
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First Impressions: The Book Cover Conversation

You may have a hundred books in your personal library; some you have read while others are still lying on the shelves waiting for your perusal.
16 February 2015, 18:00 PM
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