Gold hits Tk 2,17,381: What this means for Dhaka jewellery buyers
20 October 2025, 18:20 PM
Why Bangladesh’s furniture fair is turning heads
18 October 2025, 18:28 PM
Dhaka’s art of waiting
16 October 2025, 18:41 PM
What I learned from Dhaka
12 October 2025, 18:31 PM
From quacks to qualified vets, Dhaka’s evolving pet care scene
10 October 2025, 18:35 PM
In the heart of chaos, I find Dhaka’s flavour
5 October 2025, 18:31 PM
Types of passengers you meet on Dhaka metro
2 October 2025, 18:17 PM
Durga’s feast: From luchi to payesh, tradition reborn
1 October 2025, 18:15 PM
Durga Puja in Dhaka: A journey through time
1 October 2025, 18:00 PM
Youth art brings ‘Transformation’ to Dhaka
28 September 2025, 18:44 PM
Dhaka's lost bridges
To illustrate, the visual featured here -- taken from the book Glimpses of Old Dhaka by Syed Muhammed Taifoor (Second edition, 1956) -- has the caption, "Ruined bridge at Tantibazar-Nowabpur Road".
26 November 2023, 11:00 AM
Bangabazar: Rising from the ashes
At 2,551 metres above sea level on Chandragiri Hills in Nepal, all I could thank for was Dhaka’s Bangabazar.
23 November 2023, 18:00 PM
The Wonder of Saat Gombuj Masjid
If you went to the Mohammadpur area, you would come across a splendid Mughal-era mosque: Saat Gombuj Masjid, or Seven-domed Mosque.
23 November 2023, 10:56 AM
Neighbourhood Handymen the fixer you need
They are the most underrated professionals in the city. Although we need them ever so frequently, we never appreciate the skills of the handymen until we get trapped in unforeseen situations.
21 November 2023, 18:00 PM
A taste of Mohammadpur
When you think Mohammadpur, what is the first thing that comes to mind? For me, the answer to that question is iconic places to eat.
17 November 2023, 18:00 PM
Beyond borders: Expatriates’ testimonies on Dhaka
What he craved was homemade food, the delicacies of Nazira Bazaar, and the variety and flavour of Bangalee food that you cannot find in Melbourne.
17 November 2023, 11:21 AM
Tradition meets innovation in the spicy world of fuchka
Fuchka carts parked in neighbourhood alleys or in front of city parks and lakes are something synonymous with Dhaka.
13 November 2023, 18:00 PM
Sumon Bhai’s Dilbahar: The new special shorbot of Old Dhaka
The sought-after drink is only available from 9:00pm onwards every day and stays open until 12:30am.
9 November 2023, 18:00 PM
Dhaka and its Mughal mosques
If you haven't, you definitely should! The picturesque domes, the surroundings around the main buildings, and the often small and elegant interior all deserve the attention of a Dhaka buff.
9 November 2023, 11:00 AM
Breaking stereotypes: A male nurse in the city
Roy, a pragmatic youth, opted to get a degree in nursing. Moreover, his cousin’s nursing career which started at a government hospital with a healthy salary became his inspiration.
8 November 2023, 10:20 AM
Uttara To Motijheel In 30 Minutes: Dhaka metro revolutionises commuting
Traffic war for us is a real deal; any trip to anywhere around the city be it in your own car, public bus, or CNG auto-rickshaw, was nothing less than a two-hour horror tale of heat, dust, sound pollution, suffocation, and tiredness.
5 November 2023, 18:00 PM
Katrina Wild’s exotic tea adventures
“One of the greatest things about being a vagabond is that when you do not have solid plans and are flexible like water, there is a lot of space for opportunities just knocking at your door. And now here I am in beautiful Bangladesh,” she said.
3 November 2023, 18:00 PM
A forgotten history: The Prince who dethroned Dhaka as a capital
His tenure in Bengal began in 1639, and a curious footnote would be that he actually stripped Dhaka of its status as a Mughal capital, shifting the seat of government to Rajmahal (a place now in India).
29 October 2023, 11:00 AM
Eco-chic experience at Ajo Idea Space, Gulshan
I was feeling a little down the other day and wanted to sit down somewhere quiet and serene to just switch off from the chaos and rejuvenate my mind. What my mood craved was not something Dhaka’s posh cafes would be able to offer.
27 October 2023, 18:00 PM
Lighting up Dhaka: The first electric lights in our city!
In the late 19th century, some of the streets had oil lamps, and there was also an announcement by Ahsanullah to introduce gas lamps.
26 October 2023, 11:00 AM
Farmgate Footbridge: Promoting pedestrian safety and urban mobility
In the bustling streets of Farmgate, pedestrians find themselves trapped in a relentless dance of dodging vehicles and the mere act of crossing a road can be a perilous adventure.
22 October 2023, 18:00 PM
Tales of the Dhakeshwari temple: Mysteries, legends, and a city
The legend of unearthing the idol is traditionally ascribed to Ballal Sen, but it is doubtful whether this story talks of the renowned 12th-century king, Ballal Sen.
22 October 2023, 11:00 AM
The plight of stray animals in Dhaka
Animal abuse, like all forms of abuse, cannot be tolerated. So, why do we routinely hear horror stories or watch videos of stray animals getting abused on the streets of Dhaka?
15 October 2023, 18:00 PM
Remembering Marlon Brando’s Dhaka visit
Well, it’s a little late for that of course.
15 October 2023, 11:00 AM
Autumn in the city: The romance of kashful
The season of Durga Puja is upon us. Within weeks, the Hindu community of Bangladesh will be celebrating their biggest religious festival. For me, white kans grass or kashful ushers the homecoming of Goddess Durga and her colourful entourage.
12 October 2023, 18:00 PM