My Dhaka

My Dhaka

Shambhu acharya’s solo exhibition: Art that carries years of legacy

Though the first thing you notice right after entering might be the colours, since they are vibrant, generous, full of life, but there is something more, the scent of something older might carry you away.

1d ago

MY DHAKA / Why everyone’s quietly moving to Uttara

Living in this beautiful suburb in the northern part of Dhaka has both pros and cons

2d ago

Why Bijoy Sarani feels like Dhaka’s true heartbeat

Dhaka doesn’t have a city square per se, but places like Shahbagh and areas around Motijheel serve as a sort of one.

6d ago

Exploring identity, memory and emotion

The atmosphere at Safiuddin Shilpalay in Dhanmondi was electric on the evening of May 2 as the newly founded art collective called Choukaath inaugurated its first group exhibition.

1w ago

Brihatta Paal: Moving through memories, myths, motion

Art studios and exhibitions are great storytellers. We often say that a picture is worth a thousand words. In that sense, any sort of visual art has a lot to say. Brihatta Art Foundation’s exhibition, called “Paal”, has that same essence.

1w ago

Where the spirit meets the bone: A multisensory exhibition to soothe your soul

A multisensory exhibition, titled “Where the Spirit Meets the Bone”, is currently on display at Satori Academy of Arts in the capital’s Banani. This striking exhibit attempts to explore the many layers of human emotions -- from personal wounds to global issues, intimate loss and grief of rediscovering inner self -- through an interplay of sensory cues like touch, sound, or scent.

1w ago

Dhaka’s love for deliveries

Once upon a time in Dhaka, telephone operators and postmen were the most revered service providers, especially for a young adult in love or an elderly parent residing in any mufassil town.

2w ago

Dhaka’s Signal Economy

Often, on my way to the office from Dhanmondi to Mohakhali, I pass through at least three or four major traffic signals -- the stubborn standstill at Dhanmondi 27, the long, impatient pause at Khamarbari, and the inevitable gridlock at Farmgate.

2w ago

Shambhu acharya’s solo exhibition: Art that carries years of legacy

Though the first thing you notice right after entering might be the colours, since they are vibrant, generous, full of life, but there is something more, the scent of something older might carry you away.

1d ago

Why everyone’s quietly moving to Uttara

Living in this beautiful suburb in the northern part of Dhaka has both pros and cons

2d ago

Why Bijoy Sarani feels like Dhaka’s true heartbeat

Dhaka doesn’t have a city square per se, but places like Shahbagh and areas around Motijheel serve as a sort of one.

6d ago

Exploring identity, memory and emotion

The atmosphere at Safiuddin Shilpalay in Dhanmondi was electric on the evening of May 2 as the newly founded art collective called Choukaath inaugurated its first group exhibition.

1w ago

Brihatta Paal: Moving through memories, myths, motion

Art studios and exhibitions are great storytellers. We often say that a picture is worth a thousand words. In that sense, any sort of visual art has a lot to say. Brihatta Art Foundation’s exhibition, called “Paal”, has that same essence.

1w ago

Where the spirit meets the bone: A multisensory exhibition to soothe your soul

A multisensory exhibition, titled “Where the Spirit Meets the Bone”, is currently on display at Satori Academy of Arts in the capital’s Banani. This striking exhibit attempts to explore the many layers of human emotions -- from personal wounds to global issues, intimate loss and grief of rediscovering inner self -- through an interplay of sensory cues like touch, sound, or scent.

1w ago

Dhaka’s love for deliveries

Once upon a time in Dhaka, telephone operators and postmen were the most revered service providers, especially for a young adult in love or an elderly parent residing in any mufassil town.

2w ago

Dhaka’s Signal Economy

Often, on my way to the office from Dhanmondi to Mohakhali, I pass through at least three or four major traffic signals -- the stubborn standstill at Dhanmondi 27, the long, impatient pause at Khamarbari, and the inevitable gridlock at Farmgate.

2w ago

An elusive painting of Boro Katra from 1863!

A 'katra' is essentially a caravanserai — a traveller's inn of sorts. It was established around the mid-17th century.

3w ago

Brihatta’s quiet revolution in Hazaribagh

Essentially a research-based, artist-run, non-profit organisation, Brihatta Art Foundation has worked in Dhaka for quite some time. With an objective to integrate locals in community development, they have given the people of Hazaribagh greater accessibility to art and culture.

3w ago