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Kaiputras: The pig herders' song
Panorama

Kaiputras: The pig herders' song

Walking miles after miles from one agricultural land or swamp to another in Gopalganj, losing our way on multiple occasions, we met the Kaiputras, a pig rearing community living in the south

Photo: Mehedi Hasan
Panorama

Why are rickshaw hoods in Dhaka getting narrower?

Due to the presence of schools, coaching centres and restaurants in the area, the new demographic at these galleries is notably younger, adding a vibrant and youthful energy to the area's cultural scene. Photo: Saqlain Rizve
Panorama

From Dhanmondi to Lalmatia Block D: Dhaka’s new cultural canvas

There are many spectacular buildings at Hasankandi village in Madaripur, all owned by the migrants. Photo: Mehedi Hasan
Panorama

How 'Italy fever' burns and builds Madaripur

Asha holds a childhood picture of herself while exploring the Old Railway Station in Dolkhola, Khulna, where she was found by someone named Dolly Mondol. Photo: Mehedi Hasan
Panorama

Looking for answers: Two Scandinavian women search for their roots in Bangladesh

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

The tale of Sowari Ghat fish market: Oldest, legendary and in decline. Photo: Mehedi Hasan
Panorama

The tale of Sowari Ghat fish market: Oldest, legendary and in decline

The unimaginable opportunity to work with scientists from around the world and do research was like a dream come true for Showmitra. Photo: Showmitra Chowdhury
Panorama

Antarctica through the eyes of a Bangladeshi scientist

Even some of his well-wishers often try to dissuade him from this “wild goose chase.” But TV journalist Shakil Hasan remains steadfast. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain
Panorama

A lone journalist's struggle to bring his attackers to justice

Entrepreneur Ismail Hossain Sabu (R) checks a garment product with a colleague at his small factory in Kochasahar union under Gobindaganj upazila of Gaibandha. With the installation of loom machines, some 20,000 homes in this area have been converted into mini-factories. The photo was taken recently. Photo: Rajib Dhar
RMG

How 20,000 homes in North turn into mini-factories

The last of the Patros
Panorama

The last of the Patros

The Metro Rail passing through Mirpur has made the commute a breath of fresh air for many. Photo: Olid Ebna Shah
Panorama

Rise of Mirpur

Between life and death: Do you think about organ donation?
Panorama

Between life and death: Do you think about organ donation?