Watching Dhaka assemble from above
17 September 2026
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My Dhaka
My Dhaka / Leaving Dhaka: What you gain, miss and learn to appreciate
12 September 2026
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My Dhaka
My Dhaka / Gas bills paid, cylinders bought, dinner still pending
5 September 2026
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My Dhaka
What loneliness feels like in a city of millions
29 August 2026
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My Dhaka
Zen and chaos a pocket of stillness
25 August 2026
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My Dhaka
Puran Dhaka's Islampur and a tale of names
24 August 2026
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My Dhaka
Old Dhaka kabab joints: Where faith meets flavour
22 August 2026
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My Dhaka
GOLDEN MOMENT FEST / Afternoon of friendship and new beginnings
21 August 2026
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My Dhaka
Louhajang: The sweet capital of greater Dhaka
15 August 2026
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My Dhaka
Boat race returns to old Dhaka's Nawab Bari pond
13 August 2026
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My Dhaka
A beautiful staircase in an Old Dhaka mosque
The mosque is definitely worth a visit for its overallsplendour and beauty.
9 January 2025
Moja Kori: cultural revelation of Korail
When speaking about Gulshan and Banani, the two most elegant areas of Dhaka, a polychromatic image of towering skyscrapers, corporate prestige, and the opulence of daily life comes to mind. At the middle of these two urban epicenters, hides another reality that often dismays the people of its neighborhood, named Korail.
5 January 2025
Lost treasure: A Dhaka cannon in the Buriganga!
The story goes way back, when this piece of artillery was located in a “char” named Moghlani Char
5 January 2025
Dhaka's winter: Hot teas and spicy soups to beat the chill
I would not go near Tetulia simply because I love the tropical weather in Dhaka. For the two months that winter lasts here in Bangladesh, this old city is cloaked in a mild chill. That is enough for Dhaka locals to bring out their monkey caps, mufflers, coats, and whatnot.
3 January 2025
Reviving Dhaka’s classic cane furniture traditions
Hollowed cane chairs with pillowy cushions in white cotton covers surrounded a cane centre table with a glass top, on which, there would be a brass flower vase, posing with beautiful pink roses or gardenias from the garden -- this was how verandas looked years ago in Dhaka, or casual day rooms. Cane furniture was a timeless and vintage home décor style in Dhaka homes of the sixties.
29 December 2024
What was in Ahsan Manzil's place before it was built?
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
Beyond cats and dogs: The overlooked wildlife of Dhaka
Often in Dhaka, when we think about animals around us, we most think about lazy cats basking in the sun or brave dogs patrolling neighbourhoods with their ever-watchful eyes.
24 December 2024
Dhaka in motion: Views from a Metro Ride
Have you ever felt a sense of stillness when riding the metro in Dhaka? No, not the kind that implies silence or rest -- Dhaka doesn’t allow for that -- but a quieter hum, like the city holding its breath? I am sure you did, if you somehow managed to take a ride during a less crowded hour, since it’s hard for anyone to even breathe inside during the rush hour!
22 December 2024
The haunting of Bahadur Shah Park
What is so unsettling about this park? Some visitors have claimed to encounter strange voices, sightings, and a feeling of uneasiness when they were in the area.
19 December 2024
5 serene escapes in Dhaka to reconnect with nature
Nestled in the heart of Old Dhaka, Baldah Garden is a haven of natural beauty. As you step into the century-old botanical garden, an array of rare species of plants welcomes you. The diverse foliage, like orchids, cacti, conservatory and wall plants, offer a scenic break.
17 December 2024
1971 War Through a Child’s Eyes: Innocence Meets Reality
When our Liberation War broke out, I was just shy of two. I have no recollection of what happened around me during that period.
15 December 2024
Stuck in traffic? These winter snacks are worth the detour
Snacking on the streets of this city is nothing short of a culinary treat, and if you add the streets of Old Dhaka to the list, then it is an epicurean ball.
12 December 2024
When men cook, care, and connect: The era of new masculinity
The new buzzword in town is ‘inclusive.’ It doesn’t refer only to gender inclusion; rather, from a more relevant and broader point of view, being inclusive makes us learn about disability inclusion, social and workplace inclusion, and parental inclusion, to name a few.
9 December 2024
Dhaka’s must-visit festivals and fairs this December
The much-awaited funfair of the month will be the three-day-long "Zainul Utsab" and "Zainul Mela" to be held at Charukola
5 December 2024
Adopt love, reject cruelty: The modern pet life
The flow of life is punctuated with ups and downs, and amid this unpredictability, we make friends for a lifetime. We fall in love; we volunteer even to adopt love.
29 November 2024
The mosque of Begum Bazar
There is a small room with a curved roof, resembling the Bengali style of "dochala" hut roof, which is quite an interesting architectural feature.
28 November 2024
Harmony of healing, where sound meets soul
Music is a language that transcends borders, speaking directly to the soul. It mends unseen wounds, bears the weight of shared histories, and offers glimpses into cultures, both near and distant.
27 November 2024
Dhaka: In search of the beginning
The history of Dhaka is as fluid and majestic as the rivers that surround it. Over the centuries, the city’s course has shifted, evolving with each new civilisation that passed through, leaving behind traces of their cultures in its soil.
24 November 2024
5 fun things to do in Dhanmondi other than eating out
Dhanmondi, a vibrant high-end neighbourhood in Dhaka, is known for its heavy traffic, loud noises, and a delectable array of eateries!
22 November 2024
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.
20 November 2024
Floods damage 210km of roads in Moulvibazar, Habiganj
19 July 2026
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Monsoon Misery
Disease, snakebite fears grip flood-hit Ctg
17 July 2026
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Monsoon Misery
Academic future in limbo as flood in Chattogram batters schools, damages textbooks
15 July 2026
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Monsoon Misery
Watch / Dhaka deluged, gridlocked
12 July 2026
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Top News
Weather forecast: More heavy rain Monday, though intensity may decline, says BMD
12 July 2026
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Top News
Top News
Star Interactive / What will Dhaka's metro network look like when finished?
20 September 2026
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Transport
Tarique Rahman leaves for New York to attend UNGA
52 MIN(s)
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Governance
Familiar faces, deadly crimes
9 HOUR(s)
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Crime & Justice
Fuel prices up Tk 20 across the board
9 HOUR(s)
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Bangladesh
Fertiliser protest: Case leaves Kurigram farmers living in fear
9 HOUR(s)
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Bangladesh
7 dead after suspected gas cylinder blast at Ashulia factory
20 September 2026
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Accidents and Fires
Case filed against MP Gazi Nazrul, 2 others over second wife’s death
6 HOUR(s)
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Crime & Justice
Reading Sarat Chandra at 150, with empathy
9 HOUR(s)
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In Focus
At 150, Sarat Chandra’s enduring empathy invites us to confront his literary limitations while rediscovering the power of compassion.
Bangladesh’s gold paradox: From a shadow market to an export industry
9 HOUR(s)
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Big Picture
Could the Teesta redraw the map of India-Bangladesh diplomacy?
20 September 2026
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Geopolitical Insights
The Indo-Pacific at a crossroads: What it means for Bangladesh
20 September 2026
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Geopolitical Insights
Bring Oprotim’s killers to justice
20 September 2026
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Editorial
Why Dhaka cannot simply ban the rickshaw
19 September 2026
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Unheard Voices
Does Payra Port have any business model?
22 MIN(s)
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Views
Policing cannot replace the community safety net our children need
1 HOUR(s)
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Views
Why Bangladesh needs a national health fund
20 September 2026
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Views
Fixing Bangladesh's VAT cash squeeze without reversing reform
19 September 2026
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Views
Give women athletes a market before asking them to earn their value
20 September 2026
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Views