Dhaka

#Perspective / Things Dhaka should learn from Chattogram!

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.

International Noise Awareness Day / Laws exist, but silence does not

The WHO estimates that over five percent of the global population suffers from noise-related issues

#Perspective / City of magic: Dhaka's blend of stories

Dhaka has had many names over the years — City of Rickshaws, City of Mosques, City of Magic, and many more. Perhaps, calling it ‘Mini-Bangladesh’ is not a misnomer either. People from every nook and cranny of the country come together in this place, and each brings something that makes it what it is today.

Facebook advertising reach in Dhaka hits 2.99cr, leading global cities

Dhaka has the highest number of active Facebook users available for advertisers

Will youth political engagement ever go beyond protesting?

Dhaka faces frequent protests, causing disruptions, but lacks discourse on root causes.

Dhaka should no longer be capital

Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, has long been a vibrant cultural and economic hub. As one of the world’s largest megacities, it never sleeps, embracing millions from diverse backgrounds.

‘Dhaka Makers’: Our ultimate urban guilt trip

Each year, "Dhaka Makers" returns with the promise of celebrating Bangladesh’s rich artisanal heritage. This is our city’s grandest attempt at presenting a craft fair as the pinnacle of urban sophistication. This is not just any ordinary roadside haat where artisans sell their work at reasonable prices. It is an "experience" so refined, so exclusive, that one must pay Tk 300 just to step inside and breathe the artisanal air.

Black Zang drops new rap-song with Rai Harrie

Bangladeshi rapper Black Zang and Indian singer Rai Harrie have collaborated on a new track titled “Mainstream”. The song, a combination of both Bangla and Punjabi lyrics, is known to be one of the milestones in music for both countries.

Dhaka 'least desirable' student city: QS

Out of 100, Dhaka scored 9.4 in the desirability factor – the lowest in the list – making it one of the least desirable student cities in the list.

December 6, 2016
December 6, 2016

And then there were four

42 matches and one month later the Bangladesh Premier League's fourth season has finally come to its final leg.

November 27, 2016
November 27, 2016

Cricket: Dhaka keep Barisal down to 132 for 6

Penetrative and purposeful bowling from Dhaka Dynamites allowed them to restrict Barisal Bulls to 132 for 6 after 20 overs in the 29th match of Bangladesh Premier League 2016 at Mirpur Stadium today.

November 21, 2016
November 21, 2016

Rajshahi topple the might of Dhaka

Mehedi Hasan Miraz hit the penultimate ball of the match for a four down to the backward point boundary as Rajshahi Kings pulled off a thrilling three-wicket win over Dhaka Dynamites in the 21st match of Bangladesh Premier League at Chittagong today.

November 18, 2016
November 18, 2016

Karwanbazar up to fifth

Karwanbazar Pragati Sangsad notched up a 1-0 win over Chittagong Mohammedan SC in the Marcel Bangladesh Championship

November 17, 2016
November 17, 2016

Dhaka solidify pole position with 19-run win

Dhaka Dynamites maintain their position at the top of the Bangladesh Premier League table by defeating Chittagong Vikings by 19 runs.

November 14, 2016
November 14, 2016

Barisal Bulls romp to victory against Chittagong Vikings

A superb captain’s knock from Tamim Iqbal propels Chittagong Vikings to 163 for 3 after 20 overs against Barisal Bulls in the 12th match of Bangladesh Premier League 2016 at Mirpur Stadium.

November 13, 2016
November 13, 2016

Rishabh, Jingyi claim singles titles

Rishabh Sharda of India clinched the boys' singles title of the Walton 30th Bangladesh ITF Junior Tennis Championship beating

November 10, 2016
November 10, 2016

Waiting for Mehedi

As wickets tumbled one after the other towards the end of yesterday's afternoon Bangladesh Premier League game, many expected Rajshahi Kings to send in Mehedi Hasan Miraz, as they were running out of batters.

November 8, 2016
November 8, 2016

Shakib sees sunny side of rain break

Brilliant sunshine bathed the city yesterday to signal the return of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) festivities, with the tournament set to kick off in earnest today as per a fresh schedule after rain spoiled the previously scheduled kick-off.

November 7, 2016
November 7, 2016

Rain-marred BPL set for restart

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) yesterday confirmed that all the matches of the Bangladesh Premier League would in fact be replayed by announcing the new itinerary of the competition.