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Lalbagh Fort vs Fort Aurangabad!

Yet another less told story surrounds the name itself.

English Road vs. Inglis Road: The curious evolution of a name

The road is actually named after a man named Inglis (or Ingles)

The haunting of Bahadur Shah Park

What is so unsettling about this park? Some visitors have claimed to encounter strange voices, sightings, and a feeling of uneasiness when they were in the area. 

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. 

January 11, 2021
January 11, 2021

History of the Greek community in Dhaka

A small yellow building that looks a little like a Greek temple faces the campus wall near the Teacher-Student Center of Dhaka University.

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