The devastation left by Cyclone Yaas in Bangladesh’s coastal districts have marooned thousands and inundated 27 upazilas The UN General Assembly marked 5 June as
The second wave of the pandemic is sweeping across Bangladesh as the calendar turns to commemorate May Day 2021. Many hundreds of thousands of workers
Bangladesh marked the golden jubilee of its independence with nationwide celebrations. Alongside, the country has reached a crucial and notable milestone in its quest for
There was a time when Bangladesh used to rely heavily on imported optical fibre cables which used to put significant pressure on our current account
The silk produced in Rajshahi, the northern division of Bangladesh has owned hearts of the fashion aficionado around the world. Though China, the birthplace of silk still rules the international market, the finesse and affordability of the silk of Rajshahi have made it popular among the fashion houses in various countries of Europe.
Photographs by Din M. Shibly As the breeding period nears an end, restriction on fishing across rivers in Bangladesh begins to lift. Hilsa fish-catching
Vedic mythology tells you that Teesta originated from Parvati. But geographically, the river originates in Chitamu Lake in the Sikkim Himalayas. Her name changed
Quilts and blankets have not always been a store-bought purchase. For generations in cultures around the world, matriarchs have retained the warmth of the family
Eminent litterateur Hasan Azizul Haque once wrote that people consider their birthplace to be the center of their existence. They don’t want to sever their
Rice is also one of the staples for food security, despite rapid loss of land
