life in Dhaka city

In praise of slowness: Rethinking life in a fast-moving Bangladesh

Slow living isn’t just a trend – it’s a necessity in the fight against burnout, anxiety, and stress related to climate change
10 October 2025, 05:04 AM

The city of hardboard dreams

Dhaka never says no -- it welcomes everyone who arrives! The city may not hand you breathing space, but it will always carve out a corner for you -- sometimes generous, sometimes barely enough to call a coffin.
17 September 2025, 18:14 PM

Nizamuddin’s journey with ‘feska pakhi’

Nizamuddin, the old man, is 81 years old. He calls the toy “feska pakhi” in his colloquial tongue.
21 September 2023, 18:00 PM

The archive of Dhaka beneath the city

You were chosen because of your heart. Because of the incredible love you carry, despite the cruelty of this hungry city. Because of the strength you have, forged by the trials and tribulations of Dhaka.
16 July 2023, 12:30 PM