Rafia Mahmud Prato

The market now offers a plethora of options, including fibre, metal, yarn, cloth, wood, and plastic bangles, and shoppers can choose from a wide array of 40-50 different designs. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain
Panorama

The immortal chime of churis

As a child, Rubel used to come to the faculty of Fine Arts holding his father’s hand. And Rubel never left, establishing a small shop at the place his father departed from. Photos: Asma Sultana Prova
Panorama

The mystical flute seller outside the faculty of Fine Arts

This house in Lalbagh was demolished to make way for a six-storey apartment building. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain
Panorama

Fading splendours: Tales of heritage homes in Old Dhaka

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