Shatabdika Urmi

Farzana Sharmin Putul. Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

No one can receive two state benefits at once: State Minister Farzana Putul

Eid travels become toiling due to lack of transport along with long tailbacks. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Long traffic jams during Eid journeys, women and children suffer the most

Passengers crowd the jetty at Sadarghat Launch Terminal as Eid holiday travel picks up, with people seen boarding and disembarking launches, on 17 March 2026. Photo: Mehedi Hasan/TBS
Bangladesh

Eid rush at Sadarghat while Padma Bridge eases pressure on Gabtali, Saydabad

Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Sadarghat springs back to life as passengers head home for Eid

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

Representational image. Picture: Pixabay
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

Photo: Scott Wallace / World Bank
Bangladesh

Already in Class 6, yet preparing for Class 5

Photo: Salahuddin Ahmed/TBS
Bangladesh

Amar Ekushey Book Fair: Sluggish sales worry publishers

Representational image. Photo: Mehedi Hasan/TBS
Bangladesh

Ekushey Book Fair yet to gain vibrancy after first week

Photo: Collected
Education

Long break leaves students balancing leisure, study and screens

Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

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

Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Bangla calculator at Ekushey Book Fair draws curious visitors