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.
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.
Flamboyance is the name of the new game. Think convention, and then do everything opposite. Comfy on a couch — at ease in the yellow of the brightest shade, and a top that simply outshines the fiery fire of the sari. And the shades and the shoes scream — come hither!
Only a year later, in 1890, Shaiji would breathe his last at the age of around 117.
February 2, 1988. Presiding an evening session of the Second National Poetry Festival at the University of Dhaka, famed artist Quamrul Hassan doodled what would become one of the most important works of his career, and our art history.
Sari styles change every calendar year — undergoing major experimentation with fabrics, patterns, weaves and drapes.
Three evenings of glamour, oomph and panache; the best of the best amongst our local designers, participants from various Asian countries; and some of the most promising new faces on the scene right at this moment—made up the razzle-dazzle that set the TRESemmé Bangladesh Fashion Week 2019 apart.
How does one define culture, and essentially 'pop culture'? Never mind the academicians as there is no true consensus.
It would not be an understatement that Jazz, as a musical genre, defies all definitions.
The traffic light goes from green, yellow, red; and yellow again at the dead end of the night, as it does on a bright summer noon.
He imagined the creation, with chaos, and the gods bringing order to what they had shaped.
