Walking on streets of Dhaka

During a stroll through the bustling streets of Dhaka, one would be enveloped in a whirlwind of sights, sounds, and sensations -- there’s a unique energy here, a vibrant pulse that beats to the rhythm of everyday life, singular to Dhaka.
9 February 2024, 18:00 PM

Old Dhaka's Ruplal House and its Armenian connection

The mansion was once the home of the affluent and influential merchant Ruplal Das and his family, and hence the stories of their wealth and opulence spin around Ruplal House even today.
8 February 2024, 11:00 AM

Dhaka Makers 2: A celebration of youthful zeal

The lively event catered to the growing demand for locally crafted art and craft products.
6 February 2024, 18:00 PM

Dhanmondi Lake: A welcoming oasis for city residents

Dhaka can be full of chaos. With all the noise pollution, traffic congestion, and overcrowding, there still exist a few places where you can find respite from all that and just get lost in the serenity and Dhanmondi Lake is one of them.
3 February 2024, 18:00 PM

Dhaka Gate the city’s new splendour

I have crossed the Dhaka University campus and its adjoining areas like Shishu Academy, the Centre for Renewable Energy Research,
2 February 2024, 18:00 PM

Why was Bahadur Shah Park locally called Anta Ghar er Maidan?

Why, though? How did this odd name come about?
1 February 2024, 10:49 AM

Where did the word ‘nihari’ come from?

The stew is a wholesome meal that combines the best in a bowl – a warm soup, spices, meat and bone marrow make up for an amazing comfort food, especially during winter.
28 January 2024, 11:00 AM

The shift from brick-and-mortar to web stores

The popularity of online shopping is not new. We are constantly browsing our social media handles and getting hooked to sponsored pages.
25 January 2024, 18:00 PM

Dhaka Gate: Old monument, new life

This old image portraying Dhaka Gate has a rustic vibe — with the grass and pathway and the elephants.
25 January 2024, 11:00 AM

Protest Through Art: A Dhaka fashion designer for Palestine

Art as a form of activism can at times stand against oppression and discrimination. It has always been a medium of expression for struggles that personally or socially affect the artist. In recent times, fashion activism has come to the fore in Dhaka.
23 January 2024, 18:00 PM

Unraveling stories behind an iconic footpath

The long strip of pavement from Tin Netar Mazar near Doyel Chattar to the High Court Mazar, by the east gate of the old court premises, has always been a hotspot.
21 January 2024, 18:00 PM

Is Dhakaiya food worth the hype?

The city of Dhaka has a rich history of delectable food that often dates back centuries.
18 January 2024, 18:00 PM

The Legacy of Beauty Boarding

The Boarding started its journey in 1949, putting it as one of the establishments in the capital that has survived through generations.
18 January 2024, 10:54 AM

Dating in Dhaka An expensive love affair?

Struck by Cupid’s bow, it is only natural that you want to whisk your special someone away on a romantic date every once in a while, and we know that if there is one thing that Dhaka does best, it is restaurants.
16 January 2024, 18:00 PM

The royal family tree of Shaista Khan

Among all his accomplishments and stories -- the buildings that are attributed to his era, long years of service as a subahdar, the success of keeping rice prices low -- one curious footnote would be his royal lineage.
14 January 2024, 11:52 AM

Shakrain Celebrations: The art, culture and controversies of a kite festival

Samar Nandi has been in the trade for over 50 years and his tiny kite store, Shonkho Niketon, is a living testament to the popularity of this annual, Hindu festival symbolising unity and friendship of the community.
12 January 2024, 18:00 PM

The beginning of Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban

It was on 15 February 1982 that the National Parliament Building housed its first session. 
11 January 2024, 11:00 AM

Remembering Shaheed Shafi Imam Rumi: Memories of a brother

Many of us already know of Shaheed Shafi Imam Rumi as a valiant freedom fighter through Ekattorer Dinguli, penned down by his illustrious mother Shaheed Janani Jahanara Imam. In a humble attempt to understand him more intimately, we recently interviewed his brother, Saif Imam Jami. Here, we present, a lesser-known side of the Rumi saga: the memories of a brother.
11 January 2024, 08:11 AM

An ode to the resilience of street children

Street children collecting scraps or sleeping on footpaths is a common scene in Dhaka but their stories of resilience often go untold. The city’s landscape -- teeming streets and crowded marketplaces -- serves as both a playground and a battleground for these young souls.
4 January 2024, 18:00 PM

Armenian Church Celebrating Christmas in January!

Did you know Christmas is celebrated on January 6 at the Armenian Church in Dhaka? In fact, the Armenian Apostolic Church is an Orthodox Christian institution still practising a very old version of Christianity.
2 January 2024, 18:00 PM