One of the worst beginnings of 2017 was when fire swept through the DNCC market last week, in Gulshan 1, damaging goods worth millions, and burning shops to ashes.

In the depth of winter I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer.

I am the rickshaw puller who took you home safe last night. Or the security guard, sitting outside the ATM booth, making sure that you have a secure money transaction.

I would like to thank the entire team of Star Weekend for presenting us so many insightful stories through out the year.

In 1835 the General Committee of Public Interaction submitted a proposal to Lord William Bentinck, asking to establish an institution which would teach English literature and science in major cities such as Dhaka, Patna, Chittagong and many more.

There are roses as far as the eyes can see in the Birulia union, under Savar Upazila, in the most vibrant, flaming shades of red.

The moment you hear the term 'Sheeter Pitha' (winter cakes), a perpetual village image might pop up in your mind.

CHEERS TO A NEW YEAR AND ANOTHER CHANCE FOR US TO GET IT RIGHT.

The British Empire launched a naval attack on Zanzibar Sultanate in 1896 and the Sultan's army surrendered only after 38 minutes of bombardment.

Researchers have discovered that a species of dinosaur, Limusaurus inextricabilis, lost its teeth in adolescence and did not grow another set as adults.

As a species we're so brain-proud it doesn't occur to most of us to ask whether a big brain has disadvantages as well as cognitive benefits.

Is the number of people killed by two bombs, claimed by Islamic State on Saturday, as fighting intensified in the northern city of Mosul, where government forces are trying to rout the jihadists from their last major stronghold in the country.

The morning of November 9th; I woke up to start my day. Technically I did not wake up, because you need to go to sleep in order to be able to wake up and I could not sleep the night before.

A mixed bouquet of lilies with fern leaves or a colourful assortment of orchids are undoubtedly magnificent. But let's face it, roses are classic! Who can ever underestimate the power of a bunch of red roses?

Just a couple of days back, a friend was talking about her “eligible for marriage” sister whom the potential groom's family was about to “see” that evening.

Van Gogh was a post-Impressionist painter of Dutch origin whose work—notable for its rough beauty, emotional honesty, and bold color—had a far-reaching influence on 20th-century art.

As we sign off with 2016, we look forward to 2017, hoping to mend our ways, letting go of bad habits and develop new ones.

I find the article titled “On Youth and Depression” published last week, very much informative and helpful in understanding why and how the youth are going into depression.

Fund Raising Live Concert for Lucky Akhand

The July sun sparkled and reflected from the rows of tin-shed roofs that the almost hundred year old PK Sen building looked out upon. The little known, Prashanna Kumar Sen building was cracking at its seams; the pale yellow and green painted walls were peeling and gave the walls a snakeskin texture.