Shatabdika Urmi

Fewer visitors gather on the last day of the Amar Ekushey Book Fair. 15 March 2026. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Ekushey Book Fair wraps up with scant footfall, publishers disappointed

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Economy

Sales of beauty products pick ahead of Eid

People shop for new clothes ahead of Eid at New Market in the capital on Friday, as crowds throng the market and take advantage of the weekend holiday. Photo: Rajib Dhar
Bangladesh

Eid shopping: Women’s fashion sees a vibrant, diverse market

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Bangladesh

Already in Class 6, yet preparing for Class 5

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Bangladesh

Amar Ekushey Book Fair: Sluggish sales worry publishers

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Bangladesh

Ekushey Book Fair yet to gain vibrancy after first week

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Education

Long break leaves students balancing leisure, study and screens

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Bangladesh

From ashes to protest: Udichi stall draws attention at book fair

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Bangladesh

Bangla calculator at Ekushey Book Fair draws curious visitors

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Bangladesh

Govt proposes Tk4.41cr project to integrate children from Daulatdia brothel into mainstream society

Logo of National Citizen Party.
Bangladesh

NCP rejects reports of 'ideological alliance' with Jamaat

A whole roasted mutton kebab displayed at a shop in Chawkbazar. Photo: Shatabdika Urmi/TBS
Bangladesh

Chawkbazar comes alive on first day of Ramadan

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Bangladesh

Date prices rise ahead of Ramadan despite 15% duty cut; other essentials also edge up