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.
Monsoon has always been a joyous season for me. People speak of the monsoon blues but the rains come with a sense of thrill and awe, especially in the brief minutes just before it actually starts pouring.
Splendid in appearance as they are, the three halls also hold a lot of history.
A small but graceful-looking memorial that stands at a corner of the TSC field in Dhaka University is a reminder of that Greek presence.
Binat Bibi's Mosque or the Mosque of Bakht Binat at Narinda was established around 1456 CE, during the reign of Sultan Nasiruddin Mahmud Shah.
Generally speaking, the magnificent facade and the rather generous surroundings of a Mughal mosque are in sharp contrast with its small interior.
Here are some of the most popular and unique red meat dishes that Bangladesh has to offer
The place is commonly known as the family graveyard of the Nawab family. In that same graveyard, there is also the final resting place of his father, Nawab Ahsanullah.
The drinks are of course great, and so is the Nurani legacy, being more than 70 years old!
Nawab Ahsanullah is indeed a historic figure. We remember him as a philanthropist and among his contributions was the installment of the first electric lights in Dhaka.
Saat Gombuj Mosque, or the seven-domed mosque, is located in Mohammadpur.
