My Dhaka

My Dhaka

Proxy eateries of office canteens / The pulse of Dhaka’s corporate lunchtime

If you ever happen to walk past any busy corporate neighbourhood in Dhaka during lunchtime, you are in for quite a sight!

1d ago

The decline of tomtoms: Old Dhaka’s historic carriages fade into history

The centuries-old charm of Old Dhaka's horse-drawn carriages, locally known as "tomtoms", is gradually disappearing. These carriages have been part of the city’s streets for nearly 200 years, but are slowly fading away with time..At one point, there were 35 to 40 horse-drawn carriages oper

5d ago

Surviving Dhaka: One commute at a time

Dhaka is full of stories and opportunities. However, living in the capital city comes with a price. Mostly in the form of time, physical and mental stress, and last but not least, stress on your pockets. But perhaps nothing annoys the residents more than the toil of its traffic.

1w ago

Paw Carnival 2025: A celebration of love, adoption and community

Picture a day where wagging tails, playful paws, and laughter fill a space, with a chance to witness the unique, unspoken connections between humans and animals

1w ago

Landmarks on banknotes: Canvases of history, heritage

Imagine you’re flipping through a book on Dhaka’s history. As you turn the pages, you come across a chapter on the Tara Mosque. Something about it feels familiar. You’re right -- you’ve seen it before.

1w ago

Memories of Dhaka: Saat Gombuj Masjid’s changing landscape

This is an image of Saat Gombuj Masjid in the Mohammadpur area

1w ago

Furniture Lane: Furnishing the dreams of Dhaka’s non-resident students

Rushing from one university to another, filling out endless forms, searching for a hostel or a shared mess, and trying to keep up with a city that never hits pause -- all while preparing for the entrance exams that could shape their future.

2w ago

Nilkhet: where stories once lived

Nilkhet is not merely a name on Dhaka’s map; it is an emotion. A place steeped in layers of memory, significance, and quiet reverence for the book lovers of this bustling city.

2w ago

The pulse of Dhaka’s corporate lunchtime

If you ever happen to walk past any busy corporate neighbourhood in Dhaka during lunchtime, you are in for quite a sight!

1d ago

The decline of tomtoms: Old Dhaka’s historic carriages fade into history

The centuries-old charm of Old Dhaka's horse-drawn carriages, locally known as "tomtoms", is gradually disappearing. These carriages have been part of the city’s streets for nearly 200 years, but are slowly fading away with time..At one point, there were 35 to 40 horse-drawn carriages oper

5d ago

Surviving Dhaka: One commute at a time

Dhaka is full of stories and opportunities. However, living in the capital city comes with a price. Mostly in the form of time, physical and mental stress, and last but not least, stress on your pockets. But perhaps nothing annoys the residents more than the toil of its traffic.

1w ago

Paw Carnival 2025: A celebration of love, adoption and community

Picture a day where wagging tails, playful paws, and laughter fill a space, with a chance to witness the unique, unspoken connections between humans and animals

1w ago

Landmarks on banknotes: Canvases of history, heritage

Imagine you’re flipping through a book on Dhaka’s history. As you turn the pages, you come across a chapter on the Tara Mosque. Something about it feels familiar. You’re right -- you’ve seen it before.

1w ago

Memories of Dhaka: Saat Gombuj Masjid’s changing landscape

This is an image of Saat Gombuj Masjid in the Mohammadpur area

1w ago

Furniture Lane: Furnishing the dreams of Dhaka’s non-resident students

Rushing from one university to another, filling out endless forms, searching for a hostel or a shared mess, and trying to keep up with a city that never hits pause -- all while preparing for the entrance exams that could shape their future.

2w ago

Nilkhet: where stories once lived

Nilkhet is not merely a name on Dhaka’s map; it is an emotion. A place steeped in layers of memory, significance, and quiet reverence for the book lovers of this bustling city.

2w ago

The types of passengers you meet on a bus

Dhaka is not that big of a city. But there are way too many people, and while the number of buses is not little either, it’s far from enough. The daily bus commutes in Dhaka are tedious but if one is willing, there are plenty of drama and stories to find. Today, we will count the five types of p

2w ago

Dhaka: madness, resilience and love

Living in Dhaka is an adventure like no other; a chaotic symphony where every moment feels like a test of resilience. The city thrives on contradictions, making survival an art form and endurance a badge of honour.

3w ago