My Dhaka
Mirpur Stadium Market: Furniture galore at the home of cricket
On match days, all eyes remain glued to the field as the audience gallery roars with cheers and jeers. The premises of Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium sprawl with tight security watching over the cricket-frenzy folks.
Jhilpar Park: a small respite in Dhaka
The cramped city of Dhaka comes with a default setting of stress and traffic. But there are a few places where people still sit down, sip a cup of tea and share their woes. Jhilpar Park on South Badda road is one such place.
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.
Gangaburi: Art celebrating life along Buriganga
The Buriganga river has been a lifeline for Dhaka, deeply connected to the lives of the communities that live along its banks. The river supports the daily activities and livelihoods of the local communities -- from fishermen to worshippers
Dhaka weekend goals: Birds, fritters, and campus life at JU
In a thicket of Mahagony, Segun, and Raintrees, the Jahangirnagar University (JU) campus is a rolling 697.56 acres of topographical beauty. A few kilometres from the main city on the Dhaka-Aricha highway, the JU campus can be your next weekend outing.
Shinni: A ‘new-age’ twist on Bangladeshi communal healing
My grandmother, whom I fondly called Bubu, used to bring us batashas -- a sugar candy -- from her visits to her homeland in Pirojpur, Barishal. She would tell us it was a tabarak or shinni, which is a sweet gift or grace from her visits to Holy places.
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.
Pickles, memories and November’s magic
November in the tropics has its own weather mix. From a storm brewing at the Bay to roaring gusty wind, to a scorching sunny day, dewy evening, and foggy dawn -- Dhaka’s weather in this month cannot be explained.
Dhaka’s Halloween haunts and happenings
While Halloween celebrations are still new to our city, the idea of mingling with spirits is not. Just like other cultures have their Halloween traditions, Bangalees have Bhoot Chaturdashi, a day to remember departed ancestors before the sacred Kali Puja
The rhythm of musical instrument hub in Science Lab
Mirpur Road’s Science Lab area is best defined to the average Dhaka-resident through its cacophony of honking cars, buzzing markets, and unrelenting traffic, where people are often caught in the gridlock. But just beyond the congestion of the streets exists a different kind of chaos, one that might help you.
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.
Tales of macabre corners: Haunted places of Dhaka where devilry holds sway
In the heart of Dhaka, terror walks unseen. Amid the relentless tide of 22 million souls, suffocating crowds, cacophonous traffic, and a nightlife that throbs with chaos, one might think the city is too alive for horrors to take root
Rediscovering bioscope in the bustling heart of Dhaka
In the vibrant and ever-evolving neighbourhood of Dhanmondi, where sleek cafés, trendy boutiques, cineplexes, and contemporary high-rises often eclipse tradition, the revival of the bioscope by Muhammad Hiru is a fascinating story!
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?
Why wait for winter? Dive into Dhaka’s dazzling duck delights!
It is duck season, period. Even if winter is nowhere to be seen or felt, the local kitchen markets are quacking up a fat duck show to tease our cravings.
Aastha, a safe haven for slum children
In the relentless pace of Dhaka, where surviving often means long hours of work, day-care centres have become a saviour for many families.
More than just pink: it’s about saving lives
Pink is often considered the colour that defines femininity. Thus, in October, which marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a pink ribbon is often used to raise awareness about breast cancer. This practice has been in place since the 90s.
Buddhur puri: The beloved delicacy of Sutrapur
Every evening, a crowd gathers on a lane near Dalpotti to enjoy Buddhur Puri -- the renowned delicacy from Sutrapur, Puran Dhaka -- that is loved by the neighbourhood, shared by families, and passed down through generations with stories and laughter.