The old houses of Bangladesh often had a quite aesthetic look: one- or two-storied buildings with broad verandahs, patterned grills, mosaic floors, colored glass windows, and sloping roofs. Boundary walls were low enough to let one see hibiscus bushes or bougainvillaea inside. A front garden was al

Remember what the millennials had for their meal as children? Home-cooked meals from their grandmother, mothers, often their sister-in-laws, and sisters. The foods were prevalent but rich in affection and health benefits. The foods had an identity based on the race of people, district-wise. Before

Television first arrived in Bangladesh in the 1960s; it was a wonder to the Bangalees. In those early days, owning a television was a privilege. My grandparents have told us that when someone in the neighbourhood had a TV set, people from nearby houses would gather to watch whatever was being bro

What fulfils your heart? Do you live just for living or to acquire something? Living your life following trends doesn't satisfy your heart. The lives currently bound in a cycle of hopping and endless scrolling through mobile phones is not what one should settle for. While these activities offer mom

The Bagerhat is one of the oldest regions of Bengal, established during the medieval period 15th century by Ulugh Khan Jahan. From the very beginning, it was in the hands of Muslims for which provides an aura of ancient Islamic monuments. Interestingly, Bagerhat was formerly called 'Khalifatbad',

As we all see, Bangladesh has been going through massive shifts over the last decade, and the lifestyle has also changed a great deal. The digitalisation, rapid development, monetisation of daily lives and the demand for materialistic things have brought about significant changes in the whole syste

The current political unrest, curfew, and internet blackout have taken people back to analogue days. In particular, consecutive internet blackouts have coerced people to leave virtual life and enter actual life. Over the past decade, there has been a significant rise in the technology accessible t

Ami baba ma-er shoto adorer meye  Ami boro hoye shokoler bhalobasha niye Amaro du chokhe onek shopno thake Ami poralekha shikhte chai…. The music, lyrics, and song, even after decades, give goosebumps. Doesn't it? A glimpse of Meena, Raju and Mithu passes in your head!  In the