As someone who has lived in Dhaka and Chattogram for a more or less equal number of years, I am here to tell you that the port city is much better than the capital. Admit it: Dhaka is overrated.
The Godfather brilliantly explores fatherhood through Vito and Michael Corleone’s emotional journey, portraying loyalty, sacrifice, and the complexities of being a father and son across generations in a crime-driven yet deeply human family saga.
The overall division — the main Mymensingh city and surrounding districts — offers a wide and diverse range of options for tourists. So, when planning a trip this Eid, here are some reasons why you should consider the humble and underrated Mymensingh.
In dry, forgotten Shukhno Gram, a station master’s dull routine shifts when a runaway bride in blue arrives. Their unexpected bond, painted with longing, art, and fleeting rain, transforms solitude into a moment of magic.
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
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.
Eid is a time to break free, to an extent, and to grab the opportunities of sheer fun and amusement your gram er bari offers.
When was the last time you spent an entire month of Ramadan without eating haleem at least once? This food has indeed survived the test of time!
The dining table during iftar is often crowded with delicacies of all sorts. The assortment includes traditional iftar items and not-so-traditional items which may even border on eccentricity that leaves others questioning about your taste (and sanity). Call it "iftar cuisine" if you like, as an iftar spread is a whole different genre of food altogether!
Around a couple of months ago, the age-old Dhaka Gate near Doyel Chattar was unveiled to the public upon its renovation. If you visit the Gate, now in renewed glory, you are bound to see an imposing artefact in its premises -- a cannon called Bibi Mariam.
This hints towards a monopoly Chawk Bazar enjoyed in the olden times.
Poneer-flavoured tea? How about bits or slices of poneer in your tea? The concept may not be all that surprising for many people these days, as just a few years ago various teashops and brands tried to popularise this almost as a novelty.
