My Dhaka
Eid in Dhaka: The city’s top 5 celebration spots
Are you looking for the spirit of Eid celebrations in Dhaka? Here are the top 5 spots.
My Dhaka / Ikigai Dhaka: Redefining furniture craftsmanship
Nawajesh Salahin Sunny’s fame was sitting at his factory in a zen-like state of mind amidst scattered wooden planks and huge containers. His craftsmen noisily worked all over the place; while he supervised the work being done to give the factory a showroom-like facelift.
The almost 400-year-old Eidgah of Dhanmondi
This place holds a lot of historical significance because of its age and also because once upon a time the rulers of Dhaka used to offer Eid prayers here.
My Dhaka / Remembering St Joseph on its 70th anniversary
On a sunny afternoon in October 1993, my mother took me to visit the campus of St Joseph Higher Secondary School, nestled among large trees on a relatively quiet (at least back then) road of Asad Avenue in Mohammadpur.
My Dhaka / Panthapath street market: A Hub for Affordable Shoes
Eid shopping has already begun in full swing and shoes are one of the indispensable items on your want list.
My Dhaka / Ramadan price surge: the same old story?
Two-thirds of the Holy Month is over, and food prices are at an all-time high. Despite strict surveillance by magistrates to control price hikes and adulteration of food, this Ramadan, like always, traders are doing everything against the law.
The origins of haleem
When was the last time you spent an entire month of Ramadan without eating haleem at least once? This food has indeed survived the test of time!
My Dhaka / Mastercard Dhaka Night Market 2024: An adventure awaits!
Night-time shopping has a certain charm to it, almost a like starry-eyed rebellion. Come Ramadan, staying out late into the wee hours has almost become a trend for Dhakaites.
DNCC in action: Transforming Dhaka with vibrant murals
Dhaka North’s newest venture is painting murals on flyovers, dustbin depots, free walls and spaces to make city streets look vibrant and colourful.
Our last chance to preserve Collegiate School
Haque added, “Instead of bulldozing history, they could have renovated and preserved the school and turned it into a Hall of Fame for all its illustrious alumni. It could have been a library for children of the city schools to come and learn about the country’s famous sons.”
The Dhaka Gate Cannon: Secrets of Bibi Mariam
Around a couple of months ago, the age-old Dhaka Gate near Doyel Chattar was unveiled to the public upon its renovation. If you visit the Gate, now in renewed glory, you are bound to see an imposing artefact in its premises -- a cannon called Bibi Mariam.
How did Chawk Bazar's iftar market become so famous?
This hints towards a monopoly Chawk Bazar enjoyed in the olden times.
Bicycles against traffic
If you ask anyone what would be a defining trait of Dhaka, the notorious traffic congestion might be one of the answers.
The Jilapi Craze: Crunchy, sweet, and irresistible
Jilapi or jelebi, Ramzan or Ramadan; whichever way you say it, #jilapis is now a trending post on social media. And why not? It is the quintessential iftar delicacy second to none.
Poneer with tea: An old Dhaka favourite
Poneer-flavoured tea? How about bits or slices of poneer in your tea? The concept may not be all that surprising for many people these days, as just a few years ago various teashops and brands tried to popularise this almost as a novelty.
When budget shopping meets style
The latest craze for city-dwellers is the cycle vans selling all kinds of things, from undergarments to cushion covers. I leave it up to you to broaden the spectrum of things you get in these footpath vans.
Old traditions of Ramadan moon sighting
People used to gather at Ahsan Manzil, Boro Katra, Choto Katra, and Hussaini Dalan to spot the crescent moon.
Preserving Family Recipes: Share your legacy with Protibha Flavours
Every family has a special recipe -- a cherished dish that only the mother, a specific aunt, or sister can cook to perfection. The steaming Eid day polao garnished with almonds, pistachios, raisins, and plums may well be the grandma’s speciality, as is the Baishakhi special of the mother.
