Mezban: A Traditional Feast of Bangladesh That Embodies Culture and Community Bangladesh is home to a rich tapestry of culinary traditions, each deeply rooted in history, culture, and community values. Among these, Mezban, a grand communal feast from the Chittagong region, stands out as a significant cultural practice. Mezban, meaning “host” in Persian, is not […]
Imagine yourself strolling down the vibrant streets of Dhaka, the air thick with the aroma of spices and sizzling snacks. Amidst the bustling chaos, there’s a delightful aroma that beckons you closer—a scent that whispers of crispy edges and fluffy centers. Yes, we’re talking about waffles! But do you know the fascinating journey these delectable […]
There is a saying in Bangla that Bengalis celebrate ‘Baro Mashe Tero Parbon,’ which means thirteen festivals in twelve months. This indicates the abundance of festivity in Bangla. These festivals commence with Pohela Boishakh. Pohela Boishakh, the first day of the Bengali calendar, is celebrated in a festive manner in Bangladesh, West Bengal, Tripura, Jharkhand […]
How would it be if you see thousands of hundreds of moving dustbin across the busy and not-so-clean city like Dhaka? How will that be if some underprivileged works as a volunteer to keep the city plastic free? Yes, Bidyanondo Foundation, a non-profit social welfare organization, came up with a unique idea that sounds almost […]
March- The month of independence has begun giving a heartbreaking reminder to the genocide that the Pakistani occupation forces carried out in the country from March to mid-December in 1971. The month of March is very significant in the country’s history as Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman declared the country’s independence in […]
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has not only urged the people to grow food in every inch of land to face the global food crisis but also she herself utilized fallow lands of her official residence Ganabhaban. “Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has set an example by translating her own call to people as reality. She herself […]
The United Nations plans to slash food aid to Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, blaming a funding shortfall for cuts that agencies warned on Friday would deepen food insecurity and malnutrition in the world’s largest refugee settlement. About 730,000 Rohingya, a persecuted mostly Muslim minority from Myanmar’s Rakhine state, fled to Bangladesh in 2017 to escape […]
Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) is going to replace its 110-member contingents at the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission deployed in Mali (MINUSMA). As a part of this replacement, 70 members left Dhaka for Mali on Friday by a UN chartered aircraft (Ethiopian Airlines), says a press release of ISPR. Rest of the contingent members will depart […]
Tea is undoubtedly one of the most heavily consumed beverages in our country. We are also proud of the fact that Bangladesh is one of the top 10 tea exporting countries in the world. However, in recent days we have seen tea workers have involved in a movement to demand for better pay. The amount […]
Padma Multipurpose Bridge, from hopeless to watershed moment. What a momentous event for Bangladeshis! Padma Bridge is such an achievement for Bangladeshis. By implementing it, the dream of million people has come true, sufferings in the ‘ghat’ area, time saving issues is solved and Dhaka city becomes more nearer for the southern part of the […]