Weekend Read

Weekend Read

A new era in elderly care

Dr Asha Islam Nayeem, a professor in the Department of History at the Dhaka University, has a heart-wrenching story.

2w ago

Reimagining Dhaka’s parks: Rasulbagh shows the way

Tucked into the narrow confusing lanes of Lalbagh is Rasulbagh Children’s Park -- a rare slice of serenity in a city that often forgets to breathe.

3w ago

Shopping in Dhaka: A trip down memory lane

I heard a friend say that no matter where she goes shopping, be it on 5th Avenue in New York, in old Delhi, or even at Chatuchak Weekend Market in Bangkok, nothing beats the pleasure she finds shopping in Dhaka’s shopping districts: Chandni Chawk, Hawker’s, and New Market.

1m ago

Affordable audiophilia - a growing love for high-fidelity audio

For decades, Bangladesh has been home to a devoted group of people passionate about high-fidelity sound reproduction.

1m ago

Pitha: the heart of winter celebrations

In Bangladesh, winter is more than a season -- it’s a celebration. It’s the time for weddings, marked by steaming plates of biryani, fragrant with ghee and tender, flavourful potatoes.

1m ago

Madhur Canteen: The story of an eatery and Bangladesh

If one says Madhur Canteen and Bangladesh’s history is inextricably interlinked, will it be an exaggeration?

1m ago

History of Madhur Canteen

The canteen was founded in 1921 by Aditya Chandra Dey, Madhuda’s father, who received permission from the university authorities to open a food business on the university grounds when Dhaka University was established.

1m ago

Crown jewels of Bengal

Scattered across Bangladesh are countless archaeological treasures that reveal its prosperous past. While time has erased some, many remain hidden beneath the earth, awaiting discovery. Among the surviving remnants are ancient fortresses, temples, mosques, monasteries and so on -- testaments to the region’s rich history and cultural legacy.

2m ago

A dignified welcome

Dhaka airport finally opens lounges dedicated to migrant workers and their families

The Impact of Remittance Warriors

Remittances remain a lifeline for Bangladesh’s economy, contributing around 6-7 percent to GDP, according to financial reports.

Restoring vision, restoring lives

Imagine a world where everything looks faded. The colours around you do not seem as enchanting as they once appeared; your children no longer ask you to sew that hemline or help with the accounts. Memories fade fast along with your eyesight and you slowly begin to feel useless.

A new era in elderly care

Dr Asha Islam Nayeem, a professor in the Department of History at the Dhaka University, has a heart-wrenching story.

2w ago

Reimagining Dhaka’s parks: Rasulbagh shows the way

Tucked into the narrow confusing lanes of Lalbagh is Rasulbagh Children’s Park -- a rare slice of serenity in a city that often forgets to breathe.

3w ago

Shopping in Dhaka: A trip down memory lane

I heard a friend say that no matter where she goes shopping, be it on 5th Avenue in New York, in old Delhi, or even at Chatuchak Weekend Market in Bangkok, nothing beats the pleasure she finds shopping in Dhaka’s shopping districts: Chandni Chawk, Hawker’s, and New Market.

1m ago

Affordable audiophilia - a growing love for high-fidelity audio

For decades, Bangladesh has been home to a devoted group of people passionate about high-fidelity sound reproduction.

1m ago

Pitha: the heart of winter celebrations

In Bangladesh, winter is more than a season -- it’s a celebration. It’s the time for weddings, marked by steaming plates of biryani, fragrant with ghee and tender, flavourful potatoes.

1m ago

History of Madhur Canteen

The canteen was founded in 1921 by Aditya Chandra Dey, Madhuda’s father, who received permission from the university authorities to open a food business on the university grounds when Dhaka University was established.

1m ago

Madhur Canteen: The story of an eatery and Bangladesh

If one says Madhur Canteen and Bangladesh’s history is inextricably interlinked, will it be an exaggeration?

1m ago

Crown jewels of Bengal

Scattered across Bangladesh are countless archaeological treasures that reveal its prosperous past. While time has erased some, many remain hidden beneath the earth, awaiting discovery. Among the surviving remnants are ancient fortresses, temples, mosques, monasteries and so on -- testaments to the region’s rich history and cultural legacy.

2m ago

The Impact of Remittance Warriors

Remittances remain a lifeline for Bangladesh’s economy, contributing around 6-7 percent to GDP, according to financial reports.

2m ago

A dignified welcome

Dhaka airport finally opens lounges dedicated to migrant workers and their families

2m ago