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: Day one and counting
There are too many people in Dhaka. So many that it’s choking the city. However, every person here is here for a reason.
7 September 2023, 18:00 PM
Shah Jahan's Dhaka visit before he became the Mughal emperor
Before he became an emperor, he actually came to our city in 1624.
7 September 2023, 10:45 AM
Kawla to Farmgate in 9 minutes
The song “Top of the World” by The Carpenters was the only way for me to describe my euphoria upon reaching my work place in Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue at Farmgate in just under 35 minutes.
5 September 2023, 18:00 PM
Eat like a king for less than Tk 100 at Hakim Chattor
A quarter of a boiled egg stuffed inside a tiny handful of spicy potato mash – this deep-fried breaded croquette is just Tk 10. You could easily gobble up at least six of these egg chops, as the soft yolk gets addictive with that hint of burnt dry chilli.
3 September 2023, 18:00 PM
Rose Garden and a story of rise and fall of affluence
It was also rumoured that Rose Garden was made to compete with the famous Baldah Garden, which was one of the venues for elite parties, and that the insult probably came from someone associated with the affluent Baldah family.
3 September 2023, 08:08 AM
Weaving dreams: Jute vendors on city streets
Recently, while passing through the bustling streets of Gulshan-1, an elderly vendor selling beautifully stitched jute bags and mats caught my attention.
31 August 2023, 18:00 PM
Our undying love for kebabs in Dhaka
Once upon a time, naan-taftan was a kind of bread that accompanied assorted kebabs — essentially a kebab platter — among which, this sheekh kebab was much-cherished.
31 August 2023, 08:51 AM
Breaking the stigma of ‘second-hand’ shopping
My friend once wished to replicate a green business concept she had encountered on a visit to Europe.
29 August 2023, 18:00 PM
Hospice, Palliative Care: Why you should care
Our loved ones, either in their final days or suffering from incurable diseases like cancer, kidney or liver failure, dementia, stroke, and other terminal ones, need hospice and palliative care.
27 August 2023, 18:00 PM
The iconic Tara Masjid did not always have those stars!
Today, it is hard to imagine our beloved Star Mosque without its stars. And with that comes the obvious question, what was the name of this mosque before those stars were added?
27 August 2023, 07:09 AM
A Haven for Clothes: Uttara’s bustling shopping scene
Buying a trendy Zara shirt for just Tk 300 is only possible in Dhaka. Of course, one must take into consideration that the sleeves might be a little off or a stitch out of place.
25 August 2023, 18:00 PM
Tehari for breakfast?
The passion for this food is nothing new, and mornings used to be the popular time for it.
24 August 2023, 08:18 AM
Why does Dhaka lack vegetarian restaurants?
`From a wide selection of street food to exotic dining experiences, the city has a wide taste palate.
22 August 2023, 18:00 PM
Dhaka Chronicles: City’s charm in souvenirs
In a life dominated by smartphones, where pictures taken in them are seen as the only way of capturing moments in a frame, souvenirs come with the amazing ability to celebrate life and the magic that surrounds us.
20 August 2023, 18:00 PM
Nawab Ahsanullah's zoos
Nawab Ahsanullah warned in the press release that he would file charges against anyone who caused any harm to these animals.
20 August 2023, 03:58 AM
All about shingaras
There has always been a debate over which one -- shingara or samosa -- is the quintessential Bengali snack, but never has there been an identity crisis regarding the two.
17 August 2023, 18:00 PM
Buriganga once flowed beside Lalbagh Kella
Centuries ago, the walls of the fort actually touched the water of this river.
17 August 2023, 08:23 AM
Enjoying life as an elderly couple
“Is Dhaka a city only for young people?” I was pondering for a while, and by people, I do not mean individuals only but also couples in their semi-retired or retired lives.
15 August 2023, 18:00 PM
Diversity of Dhaka: Crowd, food and localities
Being the central hub of Bangladesh, Dhaka has seen an influx of people from various corners of the country making it the true melting pot of cultures.
13 August 2023, 18:00 PM
Serene ‘Shapla Beel’ at the backwaters of Zinda Park
I was on a dinghy. Sitting at the edge of the boat with my eyes closed, my face was being washed by drizzle. The young boy paddling the boat plucked a white lotus and offered me his appreciation for that particular moment in time that we shared.
10 August 2023, 18:00 PM