#Heritage / Your complete map to Bangladesh’s most iconic Mughal mosques
5 March 2026, 16:06 PM
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, 16:06 PM
Dhaka as seen through windows
6 February 2026, 13:22 PM
Albeit all experiences are subjective, some are shared because they are inevitable
6 February 2026, 13:22 PM
My Dhaka / Two weeks of ceremonious winter in Dhaka
26 January 2026, 09:24 AM
Dhaka might not experience winter for long but it sure loves to prepare for it
26 January 2026, 09:24 AM
#Perspective / Think living alone is miserable? Here’s why it’s actually powerful
15 January 2026, 19:19 PM
Mastering solitude through independent living fosters essential life skills like budgeting, time management, and household chores. Navigating these challenges builds immense confidence and facilitates profound self-discovery, transforming individuals into resilient, self-aware, and highly capable people.
15 January 2026, 19:19 PM
#Perspective / Clothes, cash, or gold? How to pick the perfect wedding gift
11 January 2026, 14:35 PM
Navigate wedding gifting in Bangladesh by choosing high-value items like gold or cash. While home appliances from brands like Singer provide utility, personalised tokens like books or travel vouchers offer lasting emotional impact for newlyweds.
11 January 2026, 14:35 PM
#Perspective / The tragic reality behind the glorification of the ‘tortured artist’
4 December 2025, 09:55 AM
The tortured artist myth wrongly glorifies suffering as creative fuel, ignoring mental health realities. True creativity thrives without misery, and romanticising pain harms artists by discouraging help, misguiding young creators, and overshadowing genuine talent today
4 December 2025, 09:55 AM
Fridays feel like a celebration in Dhaka
20 November 2025, 19:33 PM
When you are an adult and have to work every day, you get excited at the very possibility of a day off. Friday brings that blissful feeling that most people wait eagerly for, and it feels much stronger in Dhaka.
20 November 2025, 19:33 PM
The art of bargaining: A survival skill in Dhaka
10 November 2025, 18:12 PM
One of the basic traits of any metropolitan city isthat it calls for a specific set of skills from its residents. Dhaka is no different. Out of all the specific skills it takes to cruise through Dhaka, bargaining is one of the most elemental ones.
10 November 2025, 18:12 PM
Beyond Nilkhet: Dhaka’s second-hand book markets
The second-hand book market is a buoyant one and there are places in Dhaka, other than Nilkhet, where your desire to buy books meets affordability. With a keen eye and some bargaining skills, it is possible to make a deal at these places.
12 May 2024, 18:00 PM
The healthiest diet around: Exploring Japanese cuisine
With an emphasis on unprocessed and fresh food, Japanese food can boast as one of the healthiest dietary choices in the world. Modern Japanese cuisine features all sorts of ingredients.
9 May 2024, 09:15 AM
Love road at Mirpur: A youthful street
Certain neighbourhoods in Dhaka have that one spot where people gather to just sit back and relax. For Mirpur, it’s the frequently discussed street referred to as “Love Road”.
3 May 2024, 18:00 PM
Mama Hotel: A staple for DU students
It all started at the hands of one Kasim Uddin, who used to sell “khichuri” on a van at the gate of Shahid Sergeant Zahurul Huq Hall in the ‘90s.
30 April 2024, 18:00 PM
Fading traditions, rising innovations: The story of Bangladesh’s rural kitchens
From traditional setups to ones full of modern amenities, the evolution of the rural kitchen in Bangladesh reveals an interesting narrative.
7 April 2024, 22:43 PM
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.
2 April 2024, 18:00 PM
7 must-visit monuments in Dhaka on Independence Day
The following are 7 monuments that people can easily visit this Swadhinata Dibosh or The Independence Day, to reconnect with history.
24 March 2024, 09:19 AM
5 habits to avoid for better oral health
With our lives being so busy all the time, it’s easy to overlook the little things that can make a big difference in maintaining a dazzling smile. So, before you brush off your oral care routine as ‘good enough,’ let’s dive into the top five no-no’s that might be doing a number on your teeth.
23 March 2024, 09:15 AM
Rewriting the narrative: Valuing diversity in speech and expression
Accents and dialects weave colourful threads in our cultural identity. Yet, despite their significance, people with linguistic variations often find themselves subject to ridicule and discrimination. It’s time we addressed this.
19 February 2024, 08:50 AM
Rivers in fiction: A unique genre of Bengali literature
With hundreds of waterways spread all over the country like a spider’s web, it’s only natural that rivers play a notable part in our lives. There are numerous novels focused on our riverine traditions, enough to call it a genre by itself.
19 February 2024, 08:34 AM
Madhusudan Dutta: The writer who played with the gods
Hailed as the first modern poet and the first rebel poet of Bangla literature, Madhusudan’s rebellion against the conservative society and the contemporary style of literature was daring and the first step towards modern Bangla literature.
22 January 2024, 12:04 PM
Football Fandom: Club-based groups and their craze for the sport
Once upon a time, Dhaka used to put on a celebratory face every time Abahani played a game of football against Mohammedan. Those days are long gone but our love for the game remains.
4 October 2023, 18:00 PM
How to cope with reader’s block
Reading and writing go hand in hand. And perhaps that’s why, just like there’s writer’s block, there’s also readers block. Only reader’s block is probably worse because reading is easier than writing, yet you just can’t do it.
27 September 2023, 08:00 AM
Taste the best of Bangladesh Must-try dishes and destinations
There are a number of tourist spots in Rajshahi like Choto Sona Masjid, Darasbari Masjid, Bagha Masjid, and Varendra Research Museum. Some are located in the centre while others are scattered around the city or its outskirts. Rajshahi is historically rich and local cuisine is not far behind either.
25 September 2023, 18:00 PM
Taste the best of Bangladesh: Must-try dishes and destinations
With its rich history and culture, most places in Bangladesh offer something of interest. Not only is there plenty to see, but also there’s plenty to taste. Here is a short list (and in no way comprehensive) of places you can travel while treating your palate.
24 September 2023, 09:55 AM
Dhaka: Day one and counting
There are too many people in Dhaka. So many that it’s choking the city. However, every person here is here for a reason.
7 September 2023, 18:00 PM
Supporting your spouse in her career
Working women face these issues more often than others and as her partner, it is your duty to support her.
27 August 2023, 10:38 AM
Reasons why you should travel within Bangladesh
Lately, there has been a rise in the number of tourists travelling from Bangladesh to other countries, which is fine, but there are plenty of reasons to travel within our own country.
14 August 2023, 10:49 AM
Know your neighbour?
Dhaka is full of opportunities and possibilities but they come at a price. In a city as busy as this one, sacrificing social bonds has become the norm.
1 August 2023, 18:00 PM
People’s opinion on the retirement of cricketer Tamim Iqbal
On Thursday, 6 July, 2023 Tamim Iqbal announced his retirement from international cricket. Having been one of the key players of the Bangladesh cricket team for quite a long time, it came as a shock and fans across the country had all sorts of emotions and reactions to the announcement.
6 July 2023, 17:18 PM