The smell reaches you first. Near Hossaini Dalan, in a kitchen with the shutters half down, a pot of haleem has been simmering on a low flame since before dawn, and by mid-morning the whole lane smells of cracked wheat, beef fat, and ghee. You would expect a month of mourning to smell of something
In Bangladesh, discussions about cities are often dominated by scale, economic importance, and population density. Dhaka commands attention as the political and economic centre of the country; Chattogram drives trade and industry; and Sylhet and Rajshahi each possess distinct cultural and environme
There was a time when a village fair meant a different kind of excitement. Before evening, people from distant villages would come to the fairgrounds on foot, by bicycle, or by van. Children carried colourful flutes, some held paper kites, while others walked through the crowd, tightly holding th
Some poets write verses, and then some seem to design entire atmospheres of a time. Kazi Nazrul Islam belongs to the second kind. To read him is not only to encounter poetry, but to step into a sonic world, one that breathes, trembles, resists, and sometimes quietly breaks under its own intensity.
Anticipation is building across the United Kingdom as towns await the announcement of the first-ever UK Town of Culture shortlist. Launched by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) to combat community decline and revive regional identity, the groundbreaking initiative has officially
You may have seen it in movies. A wolf stands on a cliff. The moon is huge and bright. Then comes the long, haunting howl. It is one of the most famous images in popular culture. But do wolves really howl at the full moon? The truth is both more ordinary and more fascinating. The myth of moon-wors
Every year in Bangladesh, April feels like a rollercoaster of unpredictable weather. One moment, the scorching sun drains all the energy, and the next, a sudden Kalboishakhi storm sweeps across the sky, bringing heavy rain in its wake. Amid shifting weather, the nation gears up for its most celeb
You might be scrolling through social media and find that on the occasion of Pohela Boishakh, most people are wearing traditional red and white attire. While the colours are symbolic to the tradition, it's not the only way to express yourself. Pohela Boishakh is just around the corner, and people a
The arrival of Ramadan brings a universal rhythm of devotion, self-reflection, and communal warmth to Muslims across the globe. In Bangladesh, the holy month is woven into the very fabric of daily life—echoing with the familiar acoustics of street-side prayer calls and the lively chaos of nei
Mohammad Aman Mia, a 70-year-old resident of Gandaria, a 12-year-old Hasib, and a 30-year-old Fazle rabbi from Narinda, three of them have a common link of their childhood, one festival, one celebration from different eras- Shakrain. This unique kite festival can only be seen in the skies over Old
Staff at France's Louvre museum in Paris has voted to call off a strike they began on Monday over pay and working conditions, union representatives said on Friday. "At a general meeting held today, Louvre Museum staff unanimously decided to pause their action in order to allow the museum to reopen
We can sense a shift in the atmosphere, whether it's a weather effect or a social transformation. Arka Fashion Week, reviving the city with its style and breath of fresh air, is the latest addition to the chain. The fashion show's triumph was visible as visitors could hardly be kept out of the c
The winter felt softer and warmer on a December afternoon as people walked toward the Rabindra Sarobar premises beside Dhanmondi Lake. The circular, stair-stage-like platform, which feels like a play about to begin, witnesses a white moon rising, followed by a yellow sun setting, and drums and an
