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Celebrating Jamal Ahmed’s life and art at Galleri Kaya

Artist Jamal Uddin Ahmed’s stylish confidence, tilting towards a definite hippie swagger, is what makes the art world of Dhaka love him. He dons a devil-may-care attitude, yet has the most amiable personality, making him a pleasant person to interact with.
11 November 2025, 18:59 PM
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Dhaka goes full throttle this weekend with food, fitness and fandom

Discover the vibrant spirit of Dhaka this weekend as the city comes alive with food festivals, fitness events, and cultural celebrations. Experience the cosmopolitan charm and lively chaos that make Dhaka truly unique.
4 November 2025, 18:31 PM
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Social lives you don’t see: Dhaka’s domestic workers un-filtered

Have you ever given a thought to the social life of Dhaka’s toiling masses? Our service helps, our guards, drivers, office staff, cleaners, grocer, fishmonger, and vegetable vendor -- people who make up the backbone of our household management system, and office too.
27 October 2025, 18:49 PM
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Embracing the AI revolution, human style

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its phenomenal popularity with us, the users, remind me of Seven of Nine, the Borg character from the Star Trek: Voyager TV series.
24 October 2025, 18:28 PM
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Gold hits Tk 2,17,381: What this means for Dhaka jewellery buyers

A woman's gold is not only her strength, but her investments; by nature, a woman likes to save for rainy days.
20 October 2025, 18:20 PM
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Why Bangladesh’s furniture fair is turning heads

A furniture fair is not exactly my idea of an afternoon outing. However, when my expat friend, who is returning to Dhaka to finally settle down, decided to explore the local furniture market, the ongoing five-day National Furniture Fair at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) seemed like the right choice.
18 October 2025, 18:28 PM
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From quacks to qualified vets, Dhaka’s evolving pet care scene

People are becoming increasingly aware of animal welfare, leading to an increase in pet ownership and a push for better care for strays.
10 October 2025, 18:35 PM
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In the heart of chaos, I find Dhaka’s flavour

Do you know why I will always be true to Dhaka? I admit that the metropolis is chaotic, but I do enjoy the fuss, the cacophony, and the colours in the lanes and by-lanes of this ever-changing city. Yet, it’s the food scene that I love most. I believe I know the town well enough, but every now and then, I stumble upon a hidden gem: a food corner that most people do not know of.
5 October 2025, 18:31 PM
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Armenian Church Celebrating Christmas in January!

Did you know Christmas is celebrated on January 6 at the Armenian Church in Dhaka? In fact, the Armenian Apostolic Church is an Orthodox Christian institution still practising a very old version of Christianity.
2 January 2024, 18:00 PM
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Remembering election days of the past

National election days of the past were fun. The extra holiday added to the joy.
31 December 2023, 18:00 PM
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In search of affordable dental care in the city

Rahima Sultana is a house help working at three different places to make ends meet. She needed immediate dental attention and hurried to a dental clinic nearby.
29 December 2023, 18:00 PM
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Fruitsicles a twist to the winter chill

Who said we cannot enjoy a cold treat during winter? Even if we are experiencing a cold spell, fruity popsicles are always a thing of joy.
26 December 2023, 18:00 PM
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Prince of Wales: Christmas delights at the oldest bakery in town

What is Christmas without a cake from Prince of Wales, a historic bakery in Dhaka?
24 December 2023, 18:00 PM
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A tapestry of faith, tradition and unity

The mud huts on the foothills of the Garo Pahar are covered with bashor lota (lady’s slipper vine) at this time of the year.
22 December 2023, 18:00 PM
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The treasures of Kaptan Bazar

It is a whole new world altogether. Kaptan Bazar is an old and vibrant marketplace.
17 December 2023, 18:00 PM
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Storm in a teacup our love for tea

My love for anything related to tea knows no bounds, be it fancy teapots, tea strainers, the gradation of tea leaves, the dreamy rolling tea gardens, or random roadside tea stalls -- I am obsessed with the beauty and romance in it all.
16 December 2023, 18:00 PM
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The magic of rickshaw and rickshaw painting

In the early nineties, while setting up my first home. It became a challenge to decorate my small apartment with limited funds and starting from almost zero.
7 December 2023, 18:00 PM
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Behind the scenes: Story of Dhaka’s fish trade

Bachchu Miah and I have had a thriving business relationship for the last 27 years. I met this young vendor while I was living in Kalabagan and now after 19 years of being in Uttara, the not-so-young-Bachchu still delivers his fresh catch to me.
3 December 2023, 18:00 PM
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Exploring river heritage of Dhaka

We, as residents of this bustling metropolis, have never given much thought to what and who defines the city’s economy and culture.
1 December 2023, 18:00 PM
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Revival of sculpture as an art form

Art galleries in Dhaka hardly hold any exclusive exhibition for sculptures and even if they do, it is mostly as part of mixed media shows. 
28 November 2023, 18:00 PM
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Exploring the street breakfast culture

Breakfast on the go has a different meaning for the toiling masses of Dhaka. Rickshaw pullers doing early shifts to cash in on school rides, night guards before hitting the beds, street sweepers -- all opt for a quick street breakfast, which is spread out by 6:00am for business.
27 November 2023, 18:00 PM
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Fresh on the shelves: Buying organic products

While buying agro-produce from local bazaars, superstores, or even farmer’s markets, we want to ensure that the products are free from insecticides and other harmful chemicals. To avoid such harmful products, many of us are now opting for organic foods.
27 November 2023, 11:08 AM
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Bangabazar: Rising from the ashes

At 2,551 metres above sea level on Chandragiri Hills in Nepal, all I could thank for was Dhaka’s Bangabazar.
23 November 2023, 18:00 PM
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Neighbourhood Handymen the fixer you need

They are the most underrated professionals in the city. Although we need them ever so frequently, we never appreciate the skills of the handymen until we get trapped in unforeseen situations.
21 November 2023, 18:00 PM
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Tradition meets innovation in the spicy world of fuchka

Fuchka carts parked in neighbourhood alleys or in front of city parks and lakes are something synonymous with Dhaka.
13 November 2023, 18:00 PM
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Sumon Bhai’s Dilbahar: The new special shorbot of Old Dhaka

The sought-after drink is only available from 9:00pm onwards every day and stays open until 12:30am.
9 November 2023, 18:00 PM
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Breaking stereotypes: A male nurse in the city

Roy, a pragmatic youth, opted to get a degree in nursing. Moreover, his cousin’s nursing career which started at a government hospital with a healthy salary became his inspiration.
8 November 2023, 10:20 AM
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Uttara To Motijheel In 30 Minutes: Dhaka metro revolutionises commuting

Traffic war for us is a real deal; any trip to anywhere around the city be it in your own car, public bus, or CNG auto-rickshaw, was nothing less than a two-hour horror tale of heat, dust, sound pollution, suffocation, and tiredness.
5 November 2023, 18:00 PM

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