Ink, charcoal, and watercolours: Inner Passages by Tasmina Khan Majles
Tasmina Khan Majles, the talented multidisciplinary artist of Bangladeshi heritage, has taken the brush to channel her inner psyche that is a weave of her conscious and unconscious mind through painting.
4 November 2023, 09:39 AM
Katrina Wild’s exotic tea adventures
“One of the greatest things about being a vagabond is that when you do not have solid plans and are flexible like water, there is a lot of space for opportunities just knocking at your door. And now here I am in beautiful Bangladesh,” she said.
3 November 2023, 18:00 PM
Eco-chic experience at Ajo Idea Space, Gulshan
I was feeling a little down the other day and wanted to sit down somewhere quiet and serene to just switch off from the chaos and rejuvenate my mind. What my mood craved was not something Dhaka’s posh cafes would be able to offer.
27 October 2023, 18:00 PM
From CHT and beyond: Arpon Changma and his fusion cuisine
Arpon Changma’s creations in his restaurant, BBQ Express, combine elements of diverse culinary traditions that originated from different regions and cultures of Bangladesh. With utmost finesse, they craft and promote a “Texas-inspired, Chittagong Hill Tracts influenced” barbecue joint.
23 October 2023, 13:43 PM
Authentic flavours, time-saving techniques: Bengali festive feasting made easy
The following three recipes all use cheat codes in their execution without taking away the authentic flavour of the original dishes. Try them for your puja luncheon or on any other occasion.
15 October 2023, 11:39 AM
Autumn in the city: The romance of kashful
The season of Durga Puja is upon us. Within weeks, the Hindu community of Bangladesh will be celebrating their biggest religious festival. For me, white kans grass or kashful ushers the homecoming of Goddess Durga and her colourful entourage.
12 October 2023, 18:00 PM
For the love of eggs
A knock on our door and I remember taking out a soiled Tk 1 note from my father’s wallet and running to greet him. One piece of egg was sold at 0.25 paisas at that time, as opposed to today when the price of an egg is Tk 13.30.
10 October 2023, 18:00 PM
Dhaka Airport Third Terminal: Promising great travel experiences
An airport is like a mirror of a nation, where the image it reflects says a lot about the country to the citizens of the world. After being harassed and traumatised by the snail-paced efficiency of the second terminal, our new third terminal at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is a facelift we badly needed.
8 October 2023, 18:00 PM
Ikebana Experience Center: Bringing respite to Dhaka’s busy life
Ikebana started its journey in 1992 and the boutique has evolved through the years -- from a small shop in Dhanmondi to doing prestigious government events, award-winning landscaping projects, and the recently opened plant sales centre, where taking in the green experience is of paramount interest rather than purchases.
24 September 2023, 18:00 PM
Nizamuddin’s journey with ‘feska pakhi’
Nizamuddin, the old man, is 81 years old. He calls the toy “feska pakhi” in his colloquial tongue.
21 September 2023, 18:00 PM
The bustling spice market of ChawkBazar
The wholesale spice market of Chawkbazar is not a fancy, spice souk you see in the Middle East; it is a messy place, with extremely narrow, mucky lanes snaking through filth. Even manoeuvring a rickshaw is a challenge on these roads which are further piled up with sacks of assorted spices, herbs used in Ayurveda and Unani, and of course dry fruits from all over the world.
19 September 2023, 18:00 PM
My tumultuous love-affair with Bangladesh Cricket Team
Not all of us are cricket gurus or analysts. Some watch the game purely for entertainment. And the Bangladesh national cricket team brings a stroke of joy into our otherwise mundane lives. However, this iota of joy comes at the cost of our frazzled nerves.
18 September 2023, 19:44 PM
Try upcycling with beautiful antiques
Bamunshur is a sleepy hamlet tucked inside the belly of the bustling Keraniganj. While many may hardly visit this part of the city outskirts, they might, however, cross this odd place while driving towards the Bosila river point from the popular Ati bazaar at the Keraniganj end.
14 September 2023, 18:00 PM
Authentic Isn’t Everything: Nothing hits the spot like Deshi Chinese food!
Eating out in the late 70s usually meant going to Chinese restaurants, typically run by Chinese couples.
11 September 2023, 18:00 PM
Kawla to Farmgate in 9 minutes
The song “Top of the World” by The Carpenters was the only way for me to describe my euphoria upon reaching my work place in Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue at Farmgate in just under 35 minutes.
5 September 2023, 18:00 PM
Eat like a king for less than Tk 100 at Hakim Chattor
A quarter of a boiled egg stuffed inside a tiny handful of spicy potato mash – this deep-fried breaded croquette is just Tk 10. You could easily gobble up at least six of these egg chops, as the soft yolk gets addictive with that hint of burnt dry chilli.
3 September 2023, 18:00 PM
Breaking the stigma of ‘second-hand’ shopping
My friend once wished to replicate a green business concept she had encountered on a visit to Europe.
29 August 2023, 18:00 PM
Hospice, Palliative Care: Why you should care
Our loved ones, either in their final days or suffering from incurable diseases like cancer, kidney or liver failure, dementia, stroke, and other terminal ones, need hospice and palliative care.
27 August 2023, 18:00 PM
A Haven for Clothes: Uttara’s bustling shopping scene
Buying a trendy Zara shirt for just Tk 300 is only possible in Dhaka. Of course, one must take into consideration that the sleeves might be a little off or a stitch out of place.
25 August 2023, 18:00 PM
All about shingaras
There has always been a debate over which one -- shingara or samosa -- is the quintessential Bengali snack, but never has there been an identity crisis regarding the two.
17 August 2023, 18:00 PM