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In Mohammad Jibon’s (the man in the red shirt) family, his mother (who used to work earlier), wife, younger brother and son are all associated with the circus profession. Photo: Rafia Mahmud Prato

Panorama

Shikaritola: The last performers of a once famous ‘circus village’

The makeup scene has evolved from Tibet Snow and powder to the current era of foundation, concealer, primer, and vibrant eye makeup, with colourful touches of kohl, mascara, and eyeliner. Photo: Studio Ombre

Mode

From Tibet Snow to primer - The transformation of bridal makeover

Known as "Joker Monir" in the circus scene, 49-year-old Mohammad Monir, on his stilts strides across a field at a programme in Dhaka recently. Photo: Courtesy

Features

Tales of Bangladesh’s vanishing circus artists

Sketch: TBS

Panorama

The legacy of the Begum magazine

Goodness Box, which contains 10 ice cream together. Photo: Courtesy

Food

Fruitsicles, the healthier popsicle

Why cash has become the most desired wedding gift

Panorama

Why cash has become the most desired wedding gift

Dholaikhal in the past. Photo: Bangladesh Old Photo Archive

Panorama

From rural retreats to urban hubs: Dhaka's transformation over time

Photo: Saqlain Rizve

Panorama

The quiet afterglow of Dhaka's overhead water tanks

Photo: collected

Bangladesh

Dhaka Government Deaf High School: Unheard, unseen and forgotten

Photo: Collected

Panorama

Sulekha Ink: A brand that traces its history back to a revolution

Photo: Rajib Dhar

Bangladesh

Thriving monkeys of Old Dhaka

Photo: Collected

Bangladesh

The Dhaka bookshops that were

Elephants at Pilkhana in the late 19th or early 20th century.

Tech

Tech opens a portal to the past