Anima (Pen name) was returning home after a hectic day, and while her eyes were bamboozled with the busy roads of the metropolitan, her ears were soothed with a melody that had been playing for over a week. A story born with melody. Her tiresome body finds a sense of peace as she returns to her pla
Rabindra Kachhari Bari in Sirajganj has reopened to visitors, two days after it was closed down following incidents of vandalism and assault. The site was reopened on Friday morning in the presence of officials from the district administration and the Ministry of Cultural Affairs. Authorities had
From advertisements to television programs, the muddy roads and the smells of cows leave no doubt that Eid has arrived. The dream that pulled us away from home to unknown paths now calls us back to the house of dreams. The home of Dreams, Where beloved faces reside, on the well-trodden path, memori
The glamorous world of Bangladesh's fashion and culture has taken international steps into the 72nd Miss World 2025, which is held in Telangana, India. Aklima Atika Konika has been chosen to represent Bangladesh in the Miss World 2025. She was the 1st runner-up of Miss World Bangladesh 2024 and r
Red, purple, and yellow flowers bid goodbye to the last of spring. Jum lands in early preparation for cultivation, the sun pouring out onto the lush greenery, and the air hums with festivity as the hill tracts of Bangladesh celebrate the arrival of the New Year. Bangladesh, home to over 54 ethnic
In Dhaka, Pohela Boishakh does not just occur; it erupts. As April 14's first light breaks over the sky, the streets of Dhaka come alive in colorful vigor. Red-and-white-clad throngs form, their chant-filled voices meshing in sweet harmony as they sing "Eso He Boishakh while the procession floats t
Like every year, the Bengali New Year, Pohela Boishakh, was celebrated with great enthusiasm, but this time with an artistic twist that blended the local traditional with the global. On a sunny April morning, the Faculty of Fine Arts at Dhaka University, known as Charukola, was transformed into a
Pohela Boishakh is more than a calendar date because it emerges as a cultural masterpiece that expresses memories and fresh aspirations through musical notes, food flavours, and widespread shades. During our Pohela Boishakh celebrations, red and white dominate the most prominent festival colour par
Each festival tends to shape its surroundings with its colours and characteristics. While most festivals in our country don't follow a specific "colour code" for aesthetics, Pahela Baishakh—the celebration of the Bengali New Year—stands out remarkably. It embraces white and red so promi
Is it just me, or did band music sound better on cassette players? The 90s were undoubtedly the golden age of Bangladeshi Band music. The music's quality and originality during that time remain unmatched. Spotify or YouTube can't even begin to do justice to the depth and authenticity of that era's
Japan's Eid celebrations have become more well-known in recent years. For the Muslim community, this is more than just a festival. Celebrating Eid abroad can be a wonderful and unique experience. Although it differs from how we celebrate it in Bangladesh, it can also be an opportunity to learn and
Did you know there are synonyms for Eid? In Turkey, people call it "Bayram"; in Indonesia, it's "Lebaran." In Malaysia, you might hear "Hari Raya Puasa", which translates to the grand day of rejoicing after fasting and in some parts of Africa, people call this occasion "Korite" or "Sallah." Pretty
Every year, as Ramadan approaches and the anticipation of Eid builds, the district of Chandpur in Bangladesh stands out—not for its renowned Hilsha fish but for a quirky but controversial tradition that has captured the curiosity of many. While the rest of the country celebrates Eid-ul-Fitr b
