A Tagore lullaby triggers a vivid childhood memory of a monsoon boat ride, exploring how soft, emotional songs — beyond traditional lullabies — soothe sleep through rhythm, parental love, and deep, subconscious emotional conditioning.
Overlooking the Buriganga River, Ahsan Manzil is an architectural and historical gem of Old Dhaka.
Bridegrooms in wedding processions used to parade around the area in all pomp and fervour, making one circle, two circles, or sometimes even seven circles.
Dilkusha garden house was built in 1866 by Nawab Khwaja Abdul Ghani
Escape Dhaka affordably with scenic drives on Mawa Expressway, Padma Bridge, and Mawa Ghat’s hilsa delights. Explore Panam Nagar’s history, Idrakpur Fort’s Mughal charm, or Mymensingh’s cultural gems and nature retreats—all perfect for budget-friendly Eid day trips.
The artistes were illustrious not just in our city; their repute spanned throughout the Mughal Empire in general.
Sehri outings in Dhaka have become a social trend, but not everyone enjoys midnight feasts, selfies, and sleep deprivation. Some prefer a quiet night at home, valuing rest over hype. After all, nothing good happens after 2 AM!
Rafiqun Nabi, renowned for his cartoon Tokai, reflects on his artistic journey, influenced by family and mentors like Zainul Abedin. His legacy blends societal commentary, creativity, and practicality, inspiring future artists to observe deeply and innovate.
The mosque is definitely worth a visit for its overallsplendour and beauty.
The story goes way back, when this piece of artillery was located in a “char” named Moghlani Char
What is so unsettling about this park? Some visitors have claimed to encounter strange voices, sightings, and a feeling of uneasiness when they were in the area.
In the centre of it all was tea!
Fabeck made a number of artworks depicting Dhaka, such as a beautiful watercolour of Buriganga, which we have featured earlier.
You may have visited Ahsan Manzil — or at least know of it — but did you ever encounter this dilapidated gateway?
Located in Munshiganj, the 17th century river fort is beyond the hustle and bustle of the more common tourist spots, and gives a rather different experience compared to the grander Mughal edifices that are spread all over the Indian subcontinent.
Another etymology that somewhat resonates with the aforementioned one is that Motijheel was the name of a canal or rivulet that flowed in or around the area; then, the label was referred to a particular pond, and eventually, an overall locality adopted the name.
After all, we are talking about a graveyard that is very old. According to Perween Hasan's chapter in the book "Dhaka Past, Present, Future," the oldest grave in the compound dates back to 1774!
The building has ceased to exist, but the graves are still there, along with a few graves of their family and acquaintances.
