History

History

Dhaka Club – the colonial-era club has a strict dress code. Photos: Courtesy

The day some Dhaka Club members went to court to wear panjabi-pajama

One day in 1987, a group of young men decided to enter the Dhaka Club wearing panjabi-pajama, protesting against the club’s colonial dress code for its members

File Photo of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

Teach children the history of nation's independence: PM Hasina

Improving lives of weavers essential to sustain Jamdani industry: Experts

Improving lives of weavers essential to sustain Jamdani industry: Experts

Joaquin Phoenix as Napoleon. The question of Napoleon’s role in history is still hotly debated among historians. Photo: Collected

Ridley Scott's 'Napoleon' and our need for historical heroes

Zionism, Holocaust guilt and the making of Israel

Zionism, Holocaust guilt and the making of Israel

Leonardo DiCaprio slams Hollywood's past depiction of Native American tribes' history

Leonardo DiCaprio slams Hollywood's past depiction of Native American tribes' history

The Bronze Bust of a Man and other important artifacts are displayed during a news conference and repatriation ceremony of stolen antiquities to Italy, in New York City, U.S., September 6, 2022. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

New York returns over 40 stolen antiquities to Italy

Countries with the most world heritage sites. Illustration: TBS

Countries with the most world heritage sites

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6 historical legendary Mercenary Armies

The teachings of Ramadan

The teachings of Ramadan

Illustration: TBS

Dariya-i-Noor: The myth and the mystery of the country’s most precious diamond

Chinua Achebe: A writer who dared to reclaim his history

Chinua Achebe: A writer who dared to reclaim his history

Photo: Collected

Bajwa’s incorrect interpretation of history