Farashganj

WEEKEND READ / Farashganj: The French connection

In the heart of Old Dhaka, there lies a neighbourhood with a captivating history, centuries-old buildings and a thriving spice market. Farashganj is located on the northern bank of the Buriganga river. Established in 1780, its principal thoroughfares are BK Das Road and Ahsanullah Road. In today’s issue of the Weekend Read, we will explore the history, mystery, and spice of Farashganj.

Abahani up against Farashganj again

Abahani and Farashganj Sporting Club will fight for the title of the Walton Under-18 Club Cup football Tournament in the final at the

Watch Now: Rare books in ruins at Northbrook Hall

If you walk down the Farashganj road near the banks of the Buriganga river, you will come across the Northbrook Hall library. From the outside it would look like an abandoned building. But inside, it has hundreds of rare books—published in the nineteenth century—some of which may not be available elsewhere in the world.

July 15, 2023
July 15, 2023

Farashganj: The French connection

In the heart of Old Dhaka, there lies a neighbourhood with a captivating history, centuries-old buildings and a thriving spice market. Farashganj is located on the northern bank of the Buriganga river. Established in 1780, its principal thoroughfares are BK Das Road and Ahsanullah Road. In today’s issue of the Weekend Read, we will explore the history, mystery, and spice of Farashganj.

May 13, 2018
May 13, 2018

Abahani up against Farashganj again

Abahani and Farashganj Sporting Club will fight for the title of the Walton Under-18 Club Cup football Tournament in the final at the

October 15, 2015
October 15, 2015

Watch Now: Rare books in ruins at Northbrook Hall

If you walk down the Farashganj road near the banks of the Buriganga river, you will come across the Northbrook Hall library. From the outside it would look like an abandoned building. But inside, it has hundreds of rare books—published in the nineteenth century—some of which may not be available elsewhere in the world.