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An elusive painting of Boro Katra from 1863!

27 April 2025
A 'katra' is essentially a caravanserai — a traveller's inn of sorts. It was established around the mid-17th century.
27 April 2025
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Lalbagh Fort vs Fort Aurangabad!

17 April 2025
Yet another less told story surrounds the name itself.
17 April 2025
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Nawab Ahsanullah's literary pursuits!

20 March 2025
But did you know that he was a man of literature as well?
20 March 2025
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The royal Mughal barges of Dhaka

13 March 2025
Chandni was one of the favourites of the iconic Mughal subahdar in Dhaka, Nawab Islam Khan
13 March 2025
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English Road vs. Inglis Road: The curious evolution of a name

23 January 2025
The road is actually named after a man named Inglis (or Ingles)
23 January 2025
History of Ahsan Manzil Dhaka

What was in Ahsan Manzil's place before it was built?

26 December 2024
The site was acquired in the 1830s by Khwaja Alimullah, father of Abdul Ghani, from the French. There was a French factory or trading centre on the site.
26 December 2024
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Gol Talab: A pond to remember!

17 November 2024
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. 
17 November 2024
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The Mughal mosque of Karwan Bazar

10 November 2024
Founded in circa 1680, historians call it the mosque of Khwaja Ambar, stating that Ambar was the "head eunuch" of subahdar Nawab Shaista Khan.  
10 November 2024
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Parkgoers stepping out, but cautiously

In the otherwise concrete jungle of Dhaka city, the greenery of its parks stand out, both in terms of scenery and the functions they serve. They are places where citizens can jog or take a stroll, or take a break from the hectic city life.
6 January 2021
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Not another sweet(s) story

Weeks after life has largely returned to normalcy for many, sweetmeat companies continue to see low sales all across the board. Although the scenario has improved in recent times, it’s still a far cry from the strong numbers of pre-pandemic days.
24 October 2020
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Legacy of a Dhaka-born business that thrived beyond

Indifferent attitude towards Old Dhaka’s heritage buildings is continually turning our fascinating past rather obscure. So much so, even if you walk past an old structure soaked in history, you may not even notice it at all, let alone appreciate it.
6 December 2019
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A Mediterranean feast

The lawn of the Italian ambassador’s residence in the capital last night turned into a celebration of Italian cuisine, where regional delicacies from across the country were featured, with the aim of promoting healthy eating and Mediterranean diet.
23 November 2019
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Old vs new town: A sehri story

Call me old-fashioned, but I am rather unconvinced when it comes to dining out for sehri. For me, it is a meal to be dealt with swiftly and without much fuss at home, with half-closed sleepy eyes and in pyjamas. But it seems for the rest of Dhaka, it is a different story.
23 May 2019
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MIRPUR’S BUZZING CULINARY HOTSPOT

Nothing beats good food and great company. To amplify that experience, imagine a band playing your favourite songs while you indulge in scrumptious dishes from a variety of choices -- all in one place.
2 May 2019
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A peek into Mughal Dhaka

Nestled between Tin Netar Mazar and court buildings, the mosque-and-tomb compound of Haji Khwaja Shahbaz takes one back to the Mughal era, perhaps because there are no high-rises directly overshadowing its premises.
11 April 2019
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REVATI MOHAN LODGE: Remnants of opulence

As one stands in front of the century-old Revati Mohan Lodge in Sutrapur, one cannot help but be in awe of the building's grandeur.
18 March 2019
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The Battle for Top 5 begins

Tonight, Chef Daniel has something unique planned for the remaining few contestants of Rupchanda-The Daily Star Super Chef
5 May 2017
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Love for work brings honour for Dinajpur artisan

For most, a quilt is a symbol of tradition, passed down from generation to generation marking important life events, while many use it as bedding or decoration.
11 February 2017
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Know your kites

Shakrain, the festival which marks the end of 'Poush' in the Bengali calendar, is celebrated with much gusto in many neighbourhoods
23 January 2017
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Dhaka vs Dhaka: The food derby

We have split Dhaka into two. The old has its unique charm reflecting the rich history and traditions of our city. And there is
16 June 2016
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Prosthetic limbs give hope to Bangladesh's needy people

What Umme Kulsum remembers about her childhood is full of unfulfilled dreams and aspirations but the six-grader will surely be able to chase her dreams in her youth with the prosthetic leg given recently.
17 May 2016
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In search of top ten

A definition of reverse engineering states that it is 'the reproduction of another manufacturer's product following detailed
22 April 2016
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