The hum of conversation fills the air at the BSCIC Bhaban in Tejgaon. One can smell honey or leather as one enters the premises. This is the home of the 2026 BSCIC Monsoon Fair. The event runs for five days from 5 July to 9 July and is open from 10:00 am until 8:00 pm. The Minister of Industries, K

Today marks the birth anniversary of the legendary filmmaker Mrinal Sen . He was born on May 14, 1923, in Faridpur. Even though he is no longer with us, his cinema remains incredibly relevant. His films act as mirrors of our modern lives. They capture the anxiety and exhaustion many of us feel in

Many people view dogs simply as household companions. In Bangladesh, though, it is considered more acceptable as a pet in urban households. Still, people's love for street dogs is no less. They are fed, taken care of, and provided with shelters as well. Scientific research suggests that living with

Every book we opened as children was a mirror or a window. For some, books were a way to see a version of themselves they didn't yet understand. For others, they were a window into a life of adventure far removed from the classroom. On this World Book Day, we look back at the characters who didn't

The landscape of leisure in Bangladesh is undergoing a quiet but colourful revolution. If you stepped into a middle-class living room twenty years ago, you would likely see elders huddled over a standard deck of cards playing 29 or Rummy. You might hear the frantic clicks of a Ludo board or see chi

A newlywed couple from the capital's Rayer Bazar area are approaching their first Eid together. Kashfia Ahmed and Hasibul Shubho would make the festival memorable by way of doing something special. They have already done so many things, from trips to luxury dates, but now, as Ramadan is underway a

The winter shopping season has started early this year. Young people are already out in the markets in search of new looks for the colder days. Many shops in Dhaka report a rise in customers from mid-November. The rush is more pronounced in popular youth zones like Noor Jahan Market, New Market, an

Have we ever analysed what we think, do, and approach to life, problems, and struggles? Do we need to know ourselves? Maybe yes. Whatever we think and do makes our personality—it makes us strong or weak. We probably know the signs of a strong personality, but do we know the signs of our weakn