New Market
A bookstore is a time machine—Zeenat Book Supply through the ages
Last week, one of Dhaka’s oldest bookstores announced that they will be closing shop after running for 60 years
Piracy a main reason for New Market’s Zeenat bookstore closing down
Zeenat Book Supply, a New Market staple for book lovers since 1963, will close shop on May 1, 2023.
Fire safety: Gausia Market remains risky, fire service survey finds
The Gausia Market in the capital’s New Market area is risky in terms of fire safety, fire service officials said after visiting the market for a survey today.
#Lifehacks / Guide to street shopping in Dhaka
Let's be honest, almost all of us have seen the multiple vans and carts (thela garis) filled with various clothes, jewellery and accessories while going about our day and wanted to stop and shop. But truth be told, it does seem kind of intimidating, which is where this guide to street shopping comes in!
Floral economy of Bengal
During the Mughal period, gardens were a ubiquitous element of the city landscape. Dhaka, once capital of the Bengal Subah, was no exception, and the names of some areas of the city such as Shahbag, Lalbag,
New Market clashes: Digital Security case filed against 2 over Facebook post against Taposh
A case has been filed against two Facebook users under the Digital Security Act (DSA) for allegedly spreading misinformation against Dhaka South City Corporation Mayor Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh regarding the clashes at Dhaka's New Market area on April 18 and 19.
New Market clash: Shop owner and BNP leader Makbul arrested
Detective Branch of police have arrested former New Market thana BNP President Makbul Hossain in connection with a case filed for obstructing police in discharging duties, assaulting law enforcement officers, and damaging property during the clashes between students of Dhaka College and traders in New Market area on April 18 and 19.
Who killed Nahid?
During the fierce clashes between shopkeepers and Dhaka College students in New Market area on Tuesday, a young man in a dark blue T-shirt was seen lying motionless in front of Nur Jahan Super Market.
What role did police play when students-traders clashed in New Market?
On 18 April, a trifle turned into a violent clash between students and traders around the New Market area in Dhaka -- with 2 persons getting killed, more than 60 being injured, and loss of property in millions of takas.
A bookstore is a time machine—Zeenat Book Supply through the ages
Last week, one of Dhaka’s oldest bookstores announced that they will be closing shop after running for 60 years
Piracy a main reason for New Market’s Zeenat bookstore closing down
Zeenat Book Supply, a New Market staple for book lovers since 1963, will close shop on May 1, 2023.
Fire safety: Gausia Market remains risky, fire service survey finds
The Gausia Market in the capital’s New Market area is risky in terms of fire safety, fire service officials said after visiting the market for a survey today.
Guide to street shopping in Dhaka
Let's be honest, almost all of us have seen the multiple vans and carts (thela garis) filled with various clothes, jewellery and accessories while going about our day and wanted to stop and shop. But truth be told, it does seem kind of intimidating, which is where this guide to street shopping comes in!
Floral economy of Bengal
During the Mughal period, gardens were a ubiquitous element of the city landscape. Dhaka, once capital of the Bengal Subah, was no exception, and the names of some areas of the city such as Shahbag, Lalbag,
New Market clashes: Digital Security case filed against 2 over Facebook post against Taposh
A case has been filed against two Facebook users under the Digital Security Act (DSA) for allegedly spreading misinformation against Dhaka South City Corporation Mayor Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh regarding the clashes at Dhaka's New Market area on April 18 and 19.
New Market clash: Shop owner and BNP leader Makbul arrested
Detective Branch of police have arrested former New Market thana BNP President Makbul Hossain in connection with a case filed for obstructing police in discharging duties, assaulting law enforcement officers, and damaging property during the clashes between students of Dhaka College and traders in New Market area on April 18 and 19.
Who killed Nahid?
During the fierce clashes between shopkeepers and Dhaka College students in New Market area on Tuesday, a young man in a dark blue T-shirt was seen lying motionless in front of Nur Jahan Super Market.
What role did police play when students-traders clashed in New Market?
On 18 April, a trifle turned into a violent clash between students and traders around the New Market area in Dhaka -- with 2 persons getting killed, more than 60 being injured, and loss of property in millions of takas.
New Market area shops reopen after last night's meeting
Following the clashes between traders and Dhaka College students, several shops in New Market area have opened today.