The first monsoon rains mean more than just relief from the summer heat. They also trigger a popular appetite for a piping hot plate of khichuri across Bangladesh. Within a few days, pictures of the golden rice or lentils served with fried hilsa, egg bhuna, beef, seasonal vegetables or crispy fritt

The world's eyes are on the New York-New Jersey Stadium, as Spain and Argentina clash for football's ultimate prize in the FIFA 2026 final. The anticipation has reached a fever pitch for us; living rooms have transformed into fan zones, and midnight watch parties are whizzing with friendly banter

Lionel Messi, 39, is still doing what very few forwards in football history have, playing at a peak level year in, year out. The Argentine captain is not showing signs of waning explosiveness and consistency that many attacking players experience after the early 30s. It has inevitably raised a fami

After dismantling five-time world champions Brazil almost 'single-legedly' on football's biggest stage, Erling Haaland once again became the centre of global attention. It was not long before the discussion turned to strategy and objectives. What does it take for one 25-year-old striker to consiste

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

Adulteration of food products is no longer an occasional occurrence identified during periodic inspections, but a systemic issue. There has been growing awareness of it as a structural problem in the country's food production, processing, and distribution. Evidence is now building across many o

Food is often used in international films as a decorative device, a visual representation designed to entice viewers to experience tactile and gustatory gratification. But a few films go beyond this aesthetic function and incorporate food as a narrative and cultural language. One such film is Big

It was the second day of Eid-ul-Adha in a modest apartment in Dhaka. The aroma of beef curry filled the air as Fatema Begum busily moved between the stove and a bucket of freshly cut raw Qurbani meat. Amid the rush, her youngest son grabbed a handful of salad-prepared earlier and placed uncovered