The social pressure and pain behind unemployment in Bangladesh
The word generates a sense of shame in Bangladeshi society, and the Bengali word sounds infinitely worse; ‘bekar.’
Ashif Ahmed Rudro
Why Bangladesh’s village sweets beat city shops every time
"What makes a good sweetmeat? Is it the softness, the texture, or something else entirely?" asks the writer.
Bangladesh puppet theatre uses fun to teach kids real-life lessons
A kaktarua or scarecrow is erected to scare away birds from a farmland and to protect crops. Similarly, Kaktarua Puppet Theater aims to drive away all the negatives and…
Avoid the Eid rush: 4 peaceful getaways in Bangladesh
Visit China Clay Hill, Manpura Island, Niladri Lake, or Boga Lake for serene nature, adventure, and breath-taking views.
Library lane: The forgotten bookshops of New Market
Once upon a time, there used to be more than 50 bookstores here. This fabled lane is on the left of the Gate-1 of New Market. Shopkeepers here say the bookstores used to expand…
Beyond Nilkhet: Dhaka’s second-hand book markets
Dhaka is home to book markets where your desire to buy books meets affordability—if you know how to strike a deal.
Panthapath street market: A hub for affordable shoes
This shoe market is busier than one would imagine, especially now with Eid only a few days away.
Messi vs Ronaldo: A generation-defining rivalry
It doesn’t matter how far one’s football knowledge expands, nobody passes on the chance to contribute to the Messi-Ronaldo discussion.