How to tell whether a green coconut is full of water
Big green coconuts often disappoint — here is how to pick one actually full of water: judge by weight not size, check the colour and the three 'eyes,' shake it, and prefer the oval…
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Music and drama to be added to primary education
Music, drama, dance and fine arts will be fully added to the primary curriculum in 2028, with an 'Arts and Culture' textbook for grade 4 from 2027, State Minister Bobby Hajjaj said — projecting…
Leaving Mamata, Shatabdi says she feels guilt at not standing by 'Didi'
Trinamool MP and former Tollywood star Shatabdi Roy says her only guilt in breaking with the party is leaving Mamata Banerjee in a bad time — 'but Didi brought us to this place' —…
Actor Shalin Bhanot denies rumour of remarrying ex-wife Dalljiet Kaur
Indian TV actor Shalin Bhanot has denied social-media claims that he is remarrying ex-wife Dalljiet Kaur, calling the report 'completely false and fabricated' and threatening legal action.
Film 'Shekor' to release after the football World Cup
Director Prasun Rahman has decided to release his film 'Shekor' after the football World Cup rather than at Eid, saying a quieter time suits the family drama better.
Eleven stranded in the open after BSF 'push-in' attempt at Thakurgaon border
Eleven people, including a nine-months-pregnant woman and a disabled child, have been living in the open for some 40 hours at the Thakurgaon border after an attempted 'push-in' by India's Border Security Force, the…
Dighi's wish
Prarthana Fardin Dighi began her show-business career as a child artist and worked for many years. After a break, she returned as a leading actress. At a recent event, she shared a wish of…
‘I am very fortunate,’ says actress Sabila Nur
Sabila Nur, one of today's most popular actresses, has had three of her films released over three consecutive Eids. In an interview, she discussed her latest film “Rockstar” and her acting career.
New cancer drug strips tumors of their invisibility cloak, early trial shows
Researchers report a breakthrough in cancer treatment with a smart drug that disables cancer cells’ ability to hide, making immunotherapy more effective. Early tests showed it shrank tumors by at least 30 percent.
Pakistani actress shares emotional message after completing Hajj
Pakistani actress Durefishan Saleem has shared an emotional message after completing the Hajj pilgrimage, saying the journey deepened her spirituality, patience and gratitude.
Bollywood actress Ankita Lokhande goes viral for wearing hijab
Indian TV and film actress Ankita Lokhande has sparked widespread discussion after sharing photos from a Dubai and Abu Dhabi holiday with husband Vicky Jain in which she is seen wearing a hijab.
Argentina midfielder Paredes injured before World Cup
Argentina's key midfielder Leandro Paredes has picked up a hamstring injury in pre-World Cup preparations and is unlikely to feature in the warm-up matches against Honduras and Iceland.
Crowds flock to national zoo to see white buffalo
A rare albino buffalo recently brought to the Bangladesh National Zoo in Mirpur is drawing large crowds, becoming one of the zoo's main attractions.
Kashipur chairman candidate distributes Eid gifts to 400 in Lohagara
A Union Parishad chairman candidate distributed Eid gifts to 400 underprivileged and low-income people in Narail's Lohagara upazila ahead of Eid ul-Adha.
Bapparaj calls for unity among film artists
Actor Bapparaj has called for unity among film artists ahead of the upcoming Bangladesh Film Artists Association election. He also spoke candidly about the growing trend of using bodyguards in the film industry.
When is the best time to eat watermelon?
Watermelon is highly nutritious and helps the body stay hydrated in summer, but the timing of when you eat it matters for your health, experts said.
Narayanganj: 700kg of red meat seized
With the upcoming sacred Eid al-Adha in mind, Rabita Agro Farm in the Paikpara area of the district is now festooned with a festive air. But this festival is about more than just the…
Missing for 54 years, ship's crew returns after 80 years at sea.
A senior citizen was found in a state of neglect at a bazaar, as reported by BDNews Desk. The elderly man introduced himself as a son of this very bazaar, having outlived all his…
How to clean pesticide residue from grapes at home
Grapes are among the fruits most likely to carry pesticide residue. Simple household ingredients such as baking soda, vinegar and salt can help remove chemical residues before eating.
Polish woman travels 6,500 km to settle with husband in Madarganj
A Polish citizen, Weronika Maria Pitlars, has arrived in Jamalpur's Madarganj after marrying a Bangladeshi expatriate she met in Poland, drawing wide interest in the village.
Should you eat cucumber with the peel? Nutritionists say yes
Peeling a cucumber may be common practice, but nutritionists say most of the vegetable's fiber, silica, vitamin K and antioxidants are in the peel and are lost when it is removed.
Adult behavior shapes children: three habits parents should avoid at home
Children learn most from their parents' behavior, so adults should be cautious in front of younger family members and avoid actions that can shape unhealthy attitudes.
Desh Rupantar daily marks 7th anniversary in Narail
Lawmaker Ataur Rahman Bachchu attended a celebration at the Narail Press Club marking the seventh anniversary of Bengali daily Desh Rupantar, organizers said.
Why do we crave khichuri on rainy days?
A lifestyle reflection on why khichuri — a simple dish of rice and lentils — is so closely tied to Bengali memories of the rainy season.
Bangladeshi inventor's battery-powered motorcycle runs 120 km on 5 taka of electricity
Ratan Mohanta, a mechanic in Thakurgaon's Ranisankail upazila, has converted a 100cc motorcycle to battery power, allowing it to travel about 120 kilometers on just 5 taka of electricity.
Bamboo and paper crafts revive rural tradition at Thakurgaon's Charak fair
A two-day Charak fair and handicraft exhibition at a Shiva temple in Faraibari village of Thakurgaon drew thousands of visitors, marking the Bengali New Year with displays of bamboo and paper artistry.
DU student appeals for help to save cancer-stricken mother
DHAKA — Shojol Kumar Roy, a Dhaka University postgraduate student from a destitute family, has appealed for help to fund overseas treatment for his mother, who is battling advanced breast cancer.
Hill peoples begin new year festival with river flower offerings
RANGAMATI — Indigenous communities in the Chittagong Hill Tracts began their three-day Bizu-Sangrai-Baisu festival on Sunday with traditional flower offerings on rivers, marking the new year.
Horse race draws large crowd in Faridpur's Saltha after 15 years
Faridpur's Saltha upazila held a traditional horse race Tuesday for the first time in 15 years, drawing what organizers said was a crowd of about 100,000.
Folk traditions fill Chilmari as 'Bou Mela' draws crowds
KURIGRAM — The traditional "Bou Mela" fair has opened at Balabari Hat in Chilmari upazila, drawing crowds and showcasing local folk culture and women artisans, organizers said.
Nilphamari constable returns wallet of cash to its owner
A police constable in Saidpur, Nilphamari, returned a wallet containing 19,500 taka to its owner after finding it on the road, police said.
BNP supporter returns buffalo won in election bet in Sherpur
A BNP supporter in Sherpur returned a buffalo he had won in an unusual election wager after learning that losing it had left the loser's family in financial distress, the local union chairman said.
Minister breaks protocol to help bury body, drawing praise
State Minister for Information Yasir Khan Chowdhury broke protocol to step into a grave and help bury a body in Mymensingh's Nandail upazila, drawing widespread praise.
Karimganj farm sells cow's milk at 10 taka per kilo during Ramadan
J.C. Agro Farm in Kishoreganj's Karimganj upazila sold cow's milk at 10 taka per kilo throughout Ramadan, a sharp discount from the market rate of 100-120 taka per liter.
Day laborer uses banana flower as red flag, stops train and saves hundreds in Dinajpur
Day laborer Enamul Haque used a banana flower as an improvised red flag to stop the Panchagarh Express on a broken track in Dinajpur's Phulbari, averting a major accident.
All 38 candidates fail village police hiring test in Tetulia
PANCHAGARH — All 38 candidates who appeared for a Tetulia upazila village police hiring test were rejected after none could correctly write out the national anthem, officials said.
Former students give retiring Thakurgaon teacher a sendoff with motorcade
Former students in Thakurgaon’s Baliadangi upazila gave their retiring head teacher a flower-decked sendoff on Valentine’s Day, escorting him home in an open-roof microbus followed by more than 100 motorcycles.
422-year-old Eidgah mosque stands as historic landmark in Dinajpur
An Eidgah mosque dating back 422 years in Dinajpur's Birganj upazila draws visitors from home and abroad and remains in use for prayers, its caretaker said.
Netrokona father disowns son over Chhatra League activism
A father in Netrokona has filed an affidavit disowning his son for remaining active in the banned Chhatra League, according to the document.
Demand grows to bring Begum Rokeya's remains home to Pairaband
Residents of Pairaband in Rangpur's Mithapukur upazila want the remains of women's rights pioneer Begum Rokeya brought from Kolkata and buried at her birthplace.
Groom gifted five liters of octane fuel at Thakurgaon wedding
Amid a fuel supply crunch in Thakurgaon, a groom was presented with five liters of octane as a wedding gift, drawing both laughter and approval from guests.
MP funds kidney transplant for indigenous worker in Netrokona
Krishna Hajong, an indigenous day laborer from Durgapur upazila, has returned home after a successful kidney transplant funded by Deputy Speaker and Netrokona-1 MP Kaiser Kamal. His mother donated one of her kidneys to…
Chinese man travels to Dinajpur to marry Bangladeshi woman he met online
A 26-year-old Chinese engineer has traveled from Jiangsu province to a village in Dinajpur's Biral upazila to marry a Bangladeshi woman he met about a year ago through a video chat app, the families…
All 38 candidates fail village police exam over national anthem test
All 38 candidates were eliminated from a village police recruitment test in Panchagarh's Tetulia upazila after none could correctly write out the national anthem within the allotted time, officials said.
Mirzapur Shahi Mosque in Atwari stands as Mughal-era artistic landmark
The roughly 250-year-old Mirzapur Shahi Mosque in Panchagarh's Atwari upazila is considered a striking example of Mughal-era mosque architecture, with Islamic terracotta floral designs and three domes.
Bikrampur foundation sells iftar package for 10 taka to 500 Munshiganj families
TONGIBARI — The Bikrampur Manabseba Foundation sold iftar packages for 10 taka each to 500 families in Tongibari upazila of Munshiganj on Tuesday to mark the holy month of Ramadan.
Silk-cotton and palash blooms paint Gangni roads in early spring colors
Roads through villages in Meherpur's Gangni upazila have turned red with silk-cotton and palash blooms, signaling the arrival of spring even as winter's chill lingers.
UNO accused of rebuking organizer for calling her 'Apu' in Lalmonirhat
Lalmonirhat's Kaliganj upazila executive officer Shamima Akhtar Jahan has been accused of arguing with the organizer of a football academy event for addressing her as "apu," or sister.
Crowds gather to see crocodile in Padma in Rajbari, forest officials warn
Crowds have gathered daily to see a crocodile sighted in the Padma River in Rajbari's Urakanda area. The forest department has put up warning signs to keep people away from the water.
Faridpur philanthropist turns abandoned land into modern playing field
A young Faridpur philanthropist self-funded the conversion of long-abandoned council land into a modern playing field at the Alfadanga upazila headquarters, which opened with Victory Day celebrations on Dec. 16.
Faridpur's Haji Bari draws visitors with striking architecture, scenic setting
An ornate residence known as Haji Bari, in Faridpur's Salthwa upazila, has become a magnet for travelers drawn by its architecture, intricate design and green surroundings, locals say.
Century-old chitoi pitha festival draws thousands in Pirojpur's Nazirpur
A century-old chitoi pitha festival drew thousands to a Kali temple in Pirojpur's Nazirpur upazila on Saturday, with women cooking rice cakes on 108 clay stoves in what has grown into a popular folk…
Saraswati Puja marked in Narayanganj's Bandar with school supplies, winter clothing
Saraswati Puja was observed in Narayanganj's Bandar on Friday with rituals at neighborhood pavilions, while one local organization distributed school supplies, women's items and winter clothing alongside the religious ceremonies.
Independent candidate misses nomination filing by 12 minutes in Pirojpur
PIROJPUR — A 74-year-old independent candidate failed to submit his nomination papers in the Pirojpur-3 (Mathbaria) constituency after arriving 12 minutes after the deadline, his seventh attempt at filing for election.
Miabari Mosque, a 400-year-old Mughal landmark, draws tourists in Pirojpur
PIROJPUR — The Miabari Mosque in Bhandaria, a single-domed Mughal-era structure on the bank of the Pona River, is about 400 years old and draws large numbers of tourists each year, residents said.
Endangered slow loris released into Kaptai National Park
A Bengal slow loris rescued from a settlement in Rangamati's Naniarchar upazila was released into Kaptai National Park on Tuesday evening, forest officials said.
Manikganj polytechnic student builds MiG-29 model mini-plane
HARIRAMPUR, Manikganj — A 17-year-old polytechnic student in Manikganj has built a mini aircraft modeled on the Russian MiG-29 fighter jet using saved tiffin money.
Moulvibazar man feeds street dogs every evening for two years
JURI, Moulvibazar — Raju Ahmad, 40, buys bread from local shops each evening and feeds the street dogs of Kaminiganj Bazar — a routine he has kept for nearly two years.
Century-old fish fair draws crowds in Sherpur for Poush Sankranti
MOULVIBAZAR — A century-old fish fair has come back to life in Sherpur, Moulvibazar, to mark Poush Sankranti, drawing buyers, sellers and curious visitors from across the country.
Foggy winter morning settles over the haor
MOULVIBAZAR — At dawn on Friday, homes along the haor were still asleep. Beyond them, fish farms stretched along the road as farmers began the boro planting season.