Saleh Shafiq

For nearly a decade, bike riding has been recognised as a profession in Dhaka, with many motorcyclists working part-time alongside their studies or other jobs. Sabuj, 25, a student of Bangla College, rides between classes appreciating the freedom the job offers despite its risks. The photo was taken at Banglamotor, Dhaka, recently. Photo: Saleh Shafiq
Bangladesh

From early morning to midnight: The demanding life of ride-sharing bikers

Art director Uttam Guha on the set of a lavish house interior designed for the 2017 film “Rajniti”. Photo: Collected
Features

Set designers: The masters behind the cinematic world

Embroidery is a lifeline for many women in the Bhola slum. Earning a mere Tk25 per embroidered scarf, women work long hours to earn enough for the day. Photo: Courtesy
Bangladesh

Bhola slum: Meghna's gift for Dhaka

Women suffer through long OMS queues, waiting in line for hours but often leaving empty-handed. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain/TBS
Panorama

Empty pots, endless lines: Tales from the OMS queue

Illustration: TBS
Features

How diehards, digital platforms breathe life into Bangladeshi films

Sajib Ranjan Biswas (left) and Rajesh Saha create sound effects for a movie scene at their Cowbell Studio. The duo represents the new generation of Foley artists in Bangladesh, striving to elevate the art form in the digital age. Photo: Courtesy
Features

The art of Foley: Crafting cinematic soundscapes at FDC

In the 1930s, actors began appearing as models, making advertisements more appealing. Prior commercials were less sophisticated. Photos: Collected
Panorama

From Swadeshi Movement to Metrorail cabins: Our advertising through the ages

Previously, fishermen used to catch 8-10,000 fish in one trip, but now they struggle to catch even 2,000. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain
Panorama

Empty nets, heavy hearts: The fishermen's struggles at the sea

A glimpse inside a modern airport control room. Photo: Collected
Panorama

The unsung air traffic controllers

The shop is now primarily run by Shamsuddin’s grandson, Abraruddin. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain
Panorama

Shamsuddin Ahmed & Sons: The 112 year journey of Dhaka's first gun shop

Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain
Panorama

Shamsuddin Ahmed & Sons: The 112 year journey of Dhaka's first gun shop

While the owners of these houses live abroad and come for a visit for a few days every year, the homes remain vacant throughout the rest of the time. This photo was taken in Mahini village, located in Cumilla’s Nangalkot upazila, yesterday. Photo: Rajib Dhar
Economy

How expats' money reshaping lives in villages

Tuhin Bin Salam has been at the helm of the business since his father died in 2017. Photo: Nayem Ali
Panorama

60-year legacy: A chronicle of Salam Stamp Centre