My dhaka
Gol Talab: A pond to remember!
Surrounded by buildings, the roundish tank is a breather, a recluse to the locals and visitors looking for serenity and recreation. To illustrate, one can go angling there in exchange of a fee.
The Mughal mosque of Karwan Bazar
Founded in circa 1680, historians call it the mosque of Khwaja Ambar, stating that Ambar was the "head eunuch" of subahdar Nawab Shaista Khan.
1863 vs 2024: Comparing 2 visuals of a Mughal mosque in Dhaka
Fabeck made a number of artworks depicting Dhaka, such as a beautiful watercolour of Buriganga, which we have featured earlier.
Neglected heritage: A historic gate in ruins
You may have visited Ahsan Manzil — or at least know of it — but did you ever encounter this dilapidated gateway?
How did Motijheel get its name?
Another etymology that somewhat resonates with the aforementioned one is that Motijheel was the name of a canal or rivulet that flowed in or around the area; then, the label was referred to a particular pond, and eventually, an overall locality adopted the name.
A Dhaka puzzle: Secrets of a forgotten building
What is that prominently displayed multi-storied building? The structure is shrouded in mystery, as there is no definite answer as to what purpose the edifice served.
An age-old artwork of a Dhaka heritage
This artwork, from the year 1823, gives a rare glimpse of Boro Katra.
A Buriganga painting from 1861
One such painting was created in the year 1861, by Frederick William Alexander de Fabeck, a doctor who served as an assistant surgeon in Bengal during the British colonial era. Today (15 September) is his birthday!
The beautiful gate of Dhaka Christian Cemetery
After all, we are talking about a graveyard that is very old. According to Perween Hasan's chapter in the book "Dhaka Past, Present, Future," the oldest grave in the compound dates back to 1774!
The royal family tree of Shaista Khan
Among all his accomplishments and stories -- the buildings that are attributed to his era, long years of service as a subahdar, the success of keeping rice prices low -- one curious footnote would be his royal lineage.
The beginning of Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban
It was on 15 February 1982 that the National Parliament Building housed its first session.
The Church of the Holy Rosary: Oldest in Dhaka!
Historians say that it was established in 1677,but some historians have also said that the church was founded in or before 1599.
Chawk Bazar of the olden times
From the olden times to the present day, much has changed, but Chawk Bazar continues to be one of the commercial hubs of the capital.
Ahsan Manzil without the dome?
To paint a picture of what this majestic building looked like just after the catastrophe, a line from an eyewitness account may be apt here.
Dhaka's lost bridges
To illustrate, the visual featured here -- taken from the book Glimpses of Old Dhaka by Syed Muhammed Taifoor (Second edition, 1956) -- has the caption, "Ruined bridge at Tantibazar-Nowabpur Road".
The Wonder of Saat Gombuj Masjid
If you went to the Mohammadpur area, you would come across a splendid Mughal-era mosque: Saat Gombuj Masjid, or Seven-domed Mosque.
Beyond borders: Expatriates’ testimonies on Dhaka
What he craved was homemade food, the delicacies of Nazira Bazaar, and the variety and flavour of Bangalee food that you cannot find in Melbourne.
Sumon Bhai’s Dilbahar: The new special shorbot of Old Dhaka
The sought-after drink is only available from 9:00pm onwards every day and stays open until 12:30am.
Dhaka and its Mughal mosques
If you haven't, you definitely should! The picturesque domes, the surroundings around the main buildings, and the often small and elegant interior all deserve the attention of a Dhaka buff.