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
Firoz Mahmud’s art exhibition titled 'Multilayered Legacies' was inaugurated at the Embassy of Japan in Dhaka on Saturday. Japanese Ambassador Saida Shinichi inaugurated the exhibition, where 35 artworks are on display. 'Multilayered Legacies' is a series of mixed-media works that engage wi
Dhaka is changing faster than it can remember itself. The city's skyline now tells two very different stories. One is written in the fading terracotta of old buildings and the shade of age-old trees. The other is spelt out in the reflective glass of new towers that define its growing ambition. Th
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
