From the alleys of Dhaka to Instagram feeds and pop-up markets, a new generation of Bangladeshis is bringing traditional craftsmanship back into the spotlight. In an era of fast fashion, mass-produced and instagrammable goods, there's a twist, young people are embracing handicrafts as a way to stan
There are thoughts that never perish Bright, unfading, through long years So thy memory we cherish Shrined in hope, embalmed in tears. An Epitaph at the Armenian Church. Photo: Fariha Afreen A beautiful, sweet note was written on the epitaph of a 66-year-old lady's grave who died in 2005.
The trustee board of the Kabi Nazrul Institute has been restructured, adding two new members -- writer and journalist Ehasan Mahamud and Nazrul scholar Md Jehad Uddin. The government has reconstituted the eight-member board of trustees under the authority of Section 6 of the Kabi Nazrul Institute
Did you notice the growing craze of Halloween these days? Have you wondered why people dress up as goblins and ghosts? Or why do people dress up in costumes, start hanging spooky decorations, go trick-or-treating or carve pumpkins? Read more to learn the eerie history of Halloween and some unique c
Bahadur Shah, previously known as Victoria Park, is located in Laxmibazar of Old Dhaka. Situated in one of the country's most densely populated areas, this park has become a popular spot for locals to exercise, relax, and enjoy their leisure time. Despite its ordinary appearance, the park holds a
In a recent auction organised by renowned auction house Sotheby's in London, United Kingdom, two paintings by the Bangladeshi art maestro 'Shilpacharya' Zainul Abedin fetched record prices, the highest for any Bangladeshi artist in history. Sotheby's, which was founded in London close to 300 years
Retro fashion, once considered a relic of bygone eras, has made a noticeable comeback in recent years. From bell-bottom jeans and tie-dye shirts to vintage leather jackets and high-waisted skirts, past styles dominate modern fashion trends. But why has retro fashion returned with such a force, and
A land of diverse landscapes, from majestic green mountains to pristine beaches, Saudi Arabia, is home to beautiful valleys and lush green parks, along with an array of all year-round destinations for travellers to explore. The cloud-shrouded valleys of Taif and the various highlands of the Aseer r
The Mughal effect on Bengal is so far-reaching that even to this day, we try to create those culturally illustrious items for ourselves and happily embrace our past to go on in the present. During the Mughal era, alongside the Persian effect that influenced architecture, cuisine, and culture, Benga
Imagine someone, perhaps inspired by a favourite band or a soulful acoustic song, decides to pick up the guitar. They are excited, full of energy, and can't wait to play the songs they love. A new guitar is bought, lessons are taken, and the journey begins. But after a few months, that same guitar
When there was no internet, computers, and smartphones, words like ‘digital’ or ‘online’ didn’t exist, and kids had unique plans to entertain themselves. They had spacious houses, courtyards, empty compounds, and terraces. There were countless named and unnamed country
Suppose one day you are working on your home, trying to renovate it, and discovering an entire city behind your basement. As unlikely as that sounds, precisely, this is what happened to a man from Turkey. In 1963, a local man in the Cappadocia region of Turkey noticed his chickens disappearing thr
Once upon a time…, no, not a king story, but there were melas, i.e., local fairs, even in big cities of Bangladesh, including Dhaka. The cities had a festive image year-round, from Baishakhi mela to Eid mela to Durga puja mela, and the culture around these used to make Dhaka more colourful t
