The value of flowers in the heart's treasury is immeasurable. They are delicate ambassadors of feeling. Their tiny petals transmit feelings, too deep for words, like whispers of devotion. Flowers are the most valuable and best way to express love. This chaotic universe has few things to offer that
The lines are from a poster advertising the first form of cinema or motion pictures in the world, written playfully in Bangla - an invitation to watch a bioscope show. A bioscope - a square or hexagon with little round holes inside which the magic happens. Let a story be the wind that sails this s
In the middle of a dry land of yellow sand and red forts, a loud wailing filled the heavy desert air. Another grand Rajasthani fort was weeping in more grandeur than the celebration of joy. The Thakur of the haveli (the palace) has died. This deep scream of wailing i
The discovery of the remnants of the Indus Valley civilisation was indeed one of the most significant events in the history of this subcontinent, which changed the approach of academics and historians towards the gradual flow and development of civilisation in this region. But little is know
National Symbols are part and parcel of a country's culture. They represent a country's intrinsic and idiosyncratic features, and almost every country in the world has its own national flower, food, emblem, and bird. Did you ever wonder on what basis they are determined, as different countri
In Japan, there are usually two opposing viewpoints. It is both modern and traditional, busy and lonely. Restaurants and pubs are constantly filled, but if anyone looks closely, they'll see that most are packed with customers eating alone. And, no matter what time it is, they may encounter f
Lungi is one of the most commonly worn dresses in Bangladesh. Bangladeshi men wearing lungis is one of the most common scenes if one is to visualise rural Bangladesh. It is unimaginable to find a single man from Bangladesh who has never worn a lungi in his entire life. Lungi has a long histo
Sports have been integral to Bangladeshi culture and heritage for hundreds of years. Even before the popularity of international sports like cricket, football, hockey, and so on, the country had numerous local sports held annually, some of which are still popular. One of these sports hails f
The circus – a spectacle of daring feats, mesmerising performances, and vibrant costumes – has long held the power to captivate audiences and transport them to a world of wonder. Nowhere is this more evident than in Bengal, where the circus industry experienced a remarkable evolution th
There is a famous Latin maxim, 'Antiquarian librorum, magister.' It emphasises the intrinsic value and knowledge that lie within older books. 'Antiquarian' denotes things that are old or connected to old things; 'librorum' denotes books; and 'magister' means a teacher or master. Capital Dhaka's Ni
To most Bangladeshis, the metro has been a foreign concept, seen in some foreign tours or pop culture by others. Naturally, many misconceptions percolated when it was announced that Dhaka would have its own metro. There were rumours about its being underground, and some considered it very bu
In Melbourne, it typically rains from June through August. During those months, the morning temperature is the lowest, and it rises somewhat throughout the night. Winter feels like cool breezes with sporadic mist and snowflakes. More likely, a cold winter that comes with a downpour. However,
Present-day Bangladesh has one of the highest numbers of Mosques in the entire world. Some of these mosques date back a long time, and although many among them are known, some of these mosques are not only unknown to the common populace of the country but also located in relatively remote places; o
