Lifestyle
No alternative to healthy cultural practice to repel communalism: Minister
Housing and Public Works Minister SM Rezaul Karim on Tuesday said there is no alternative to practising healthy culture in order to prevent anti-liberal militant and communal forces from prevailing.
Egyptian officials unveil new archaeological finds
Archaeologists in Egypt have unveiled two new artifacts from antiquity, a rare statue of one of the country's most famous pharaohs and a diminutive ancient sphinx.
Andrew Jackson to be described as slave owner in new plaques
Elected officials in Missouri's Jackson County are adding plaques to statues of the Kansas City area county's namesake noting that the nation's seventh president was a slave owner and forced thousands of Native Americans off their lands.
An Unconventional Lunch at Savva
Savva opened just a few months ago in Dhaka however, they managed to make a place for themselves in the food scene due to their unique menu and rooftop location overlooking much of Gulshan and Banani from their location in Road 49, Gulshan-2. With a chef who has worked at Michelin Star restaurants, Savva ensures that both your food and experience at Savva are worth remembering.
2-day music festival begins at DU
A two-day music festival of the Music Department of Dhaka University (DU) has began with the theme ‘Bangla Gaan’ (Bangla Songs) as part of its silver jubilee celebration programme.
Cultural bodies celebrate Victory Day with festivity
Renowned cultural organisations celebrated the Victory Day through various cultural events on Monday.
Amitabha Bagchi wins DSC Prize for South Asian Literature
Amitabha Bagchi’s novel ‘Half The Night Is Gone’ has won the prestigious DSC Prize for South Asian Literature 2019.
Duja organises photo exhibition marking Victory Day
A daylong photo exhibition organised by Dhaka University Journalists’ Association (Duja) was held on the premises of Teacher-Student Centre (TSC) of the university on Monday, marking the 49th Victory Day.
DU Music Dept’s two-day silver jubilee festival kicks off Tuesday
A two-day music festival of the Music Department of Dhaka University (DU) begins on Tuesday with the theme ‘Bangla Gaan’ (Bangla Songs), aiming to keep cultural activities alive and thriving in the country.
A tattoo at a time, Afghan woman takes on society's taboos
A female tattoo artist, a rarity in ultra-conservative Afghanistan, is taking a big risk with every customer she takes on.