Boat race returns to old Dhaka's Nawab Bari pond
13 August 2026
After a pause of more than three decades, Nawab Bari’s pond, also known as Gol Talab, came alive once again with the return of a long-lost tradition.
13 August 2026
Then and Now: The Mohammadpur I grew up in
6 July 2026
My earliest memories of Mohammadpur begin at Tajmahal Road, from a time when I was barely four, old enough to witness a world that felt steady and whole.
6 July 2026
#Crafts / Haripada Pal receives Crafts Villages Lifetime Achievement Award 2026
25 June 2026
Veteran idol artist and master craftsman Haripada Pal has been honoured with the Crafts Villages Lifetime Achievement Award 2026 in recognition of his outstanding contribution to Bangladesh's traditional idol sculpture and pottery heritage.
25 June 2026
#World Cup / From selling chicken to selling flags: Dhaka’s World Cup flag vendors
18 June 2026
Weave through Dhaka traffic with flag sellers Al Amin and Shamim during the football World Cup rush. From Gulshan to Sadarghat, their colorful displays of fabric capture a community united by temporary celebration and survival.
18 June 2026
#Perspective / How to look busy during qurbani Eid without doing much
25 May 2026
Navigate the vibrant chaos of Dhaka during Eid-ul-Adha by mastering comedic survival tactics. Dodge overwhelming Qurbani duties, appease traditional family elders, and outsmart professional butchers while preserving your festive Punjabi and building lifelong holiday memories.
25 May 2026
Punashcha Dhaka: Revisiting the city’s social and cultural past
6 April 2026
Dhaka has always been a city that returns to itself. Every alley, riverbank, and ruin seems to hold another story waiting to be rediscovered.
6 April 2026
#Heritage / Your complete map to Bangladesh’s most iconic Mughal mosques
5 March 2026
Explore Bangladesh's architectural heritage through this curated map of prominent Mughal mosques. Spanning the Sultanate era to the Battle of Palashi, these three-domed landmarks in Dhaka and beyond offer history buffs a profound cultural journey.
5 March 2026
#Perspective / How Atia village keeps a 400-year-old mosque alive
16 February 2026
Explore the historic Atia Mosque in Tangail, a stunning 17th-century landmark featuring Sultanate and Mughal architecture. Once gracing the ten taka note, this terracotta masterpiece remains a symbol of deep community pride and heritage.
16 February 2026
Why wait for the 'perfect moment'? Start these 5 micro habits today!
We have all experienced it—the period when we hold out for the perfect moment to make changes in our lives. The reality is, there’s no such thing as the “right time” to start. The important thing is to take action now, even if it’s just a small step, and allow those small actions to build momentum over time.
3 October 2024
Vibrant puja culture of Shankhari Bazar: Where tradition meets tomorrow
Shankhari Bazar, one of Dhaka’s oldest neighbourhoods, is renowned for its vibrant cultural heritage. During Durga Puja, the area transforms with colourful decorations and bustling markets. Despite modernization, it retains its charm, offering a nostalgic trip down memory lane.
30 September 2024