Creative blocks mirror nature’s barren phases, yet chaos and stillness birth inspiration. True creativity resists control, flowing from instinct and emotion. In its wild, sacred moments, we connect deeply—with self, soul, and the art of becoming.
Every locality in this city has stories, and none seem to speak louder than the anecdotes shared by walls! Case in point: Shantinagar! Having lived here for over four decades, I am no stranger to the tales they offer, and curiously, these narratives are ever-changing.
In Old Dhaka, kachchi biriyani has emerged as the quintessential wedding dish
Shakrain is now observed by the entire community of Old Dhaka
Rashid Choudhury revolutionized Bangladeshi art by pioneering modern tapestry, blending Bengal’s cultural heritage with European techniques. His vibrant, symbolic works redefined artistic boundaries, inspiring generations and transforming textile art into a powerful medium of national identity.
Kumkum Rahman grew up in Dhaka. As part of the generation of the ’70s, she has recollections of a relatively quaint city, free from the hustle and bustle of the present day. Among her most treasured memories are those of Ramadan in the metropolis, but what remains etched in her heart is the joy of Eid in a bygone era.
Back in the day, the Abahani-Mohammedan rivalry was as fierce as Real Madrid-Barcelona
Ramadan holds a special place in the heart, rooted in childhood memories of fasting, reading, and spending time with family. The sacred month provides a chance for reflection, reconnecting with loved ones, and appreciating life's simple, meaningful moments.
The TV channels are already airing trailers; celebrities promoting their shows on Social Media, and control freaks jotting ‘to-dos’ on notes and pasting them all over the monitor. Setting aside the fact that a downpour on Eid day is highly probable, we are all set for a picture perfect Eid — and isn’t it just as always?
“How do seasons change?” And on philosophical lines — “Why?”
Galleri Kaya is set to celebrate their 15th anniversary through an exhibition featuring a selection of art works done between 1957 and 2019 by 43 modern and contemporary artists from Bangladesh and India, from 15 to 20 July, 2019.
Mercury has hit 40, and Earth is squirming under the fury of the blazing sun. We await a downpour; only a downpour can quench this thirst. Somewhere deep in our hearts, it is almost the same longing for the company of a special soul. Perhaps you have heard of saris speaking
The sari, they say, is like a book — a sonnet, or a song. One that can make the soul dance like the peafowl with feathers spread on a gloomy day. The colours we borrow from nature, the motifs, and how we interpret, is all that it takes to make things extraordinary.
Think fish. Think sweets. Think heritage loom — that’s Bengali life in a nutshell. With roots firmly anchored in ancient Persia, the Jamdani found new meaning at the banks of the Shitalakshya. Fashion has seen its fair share of turns, but the saga of this timeless textile is a never ending.
Took six yards of glory and like twiners that grip by tendrils, draped like they owned it. The sari is more than just feminine yards and they went wild with flora splattered, and the shades smeared all over. A rumour was doing the rounds — “faux pas!” They laughed over because when it comes to gossip
“Less is more” said the smart ones. Heritage looms to ‘post-modern’ prints — one can simply drown in a pool of this soothing hue of pink, never having to think twice about going wrong. Oh! Did we say, ‘women only’? Certainly not! As the song goes, “Pink is the colour of passion
She turns heads and makes eyes go blind, only if for a second. She needles her way, and stitches the guise on fiery yellow; and that chunky golden chandelier for an earring! Why carry one style when you can don two?
A Jamdani is exquisite. A Jamdani is timeless. And it has the love of a woman, and her man! All our lives we try to stand out in a crowd, while the real struggle often is to blend in. Eons have passed; styles have become passé. Nonetheless, from that moment on — hundreds of years in our past —till today, no Bengali
