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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
Dhaka goes full throttle this weekend with food, fitness and fandom
4 November 2025, 18:31 PM My Dhaka
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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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Enjoying life as an elderly couple

“Is Dhaka a city only for young people?” I was pondering for a while, and by people, I do not mean individuals only but also couples in their semi-retired or retired lives.
15 August 2023, 18:00 PM
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Serene ‘Shapla Beel’ at the backwaters of Zinda Park

I was on a dinghy. Sitting at the edge of the boat with my eyes closed, my face was being washed by drizzle. The young boy paddling the boat plucked a white lotus and offered me his appreciation for that particular moment in time that we shared.
10 August 2023, 18:00 PM
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Thrive: Providing nutritious meals to children

Many children from poor families in Dhaka have never had a hearty meal in their young lives.
31 July 2023, 18:00 PM
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A Jamdani exposition in the city

Jamdani Festival of Wearable Art is an exhibition, especially curated by Chandra Shekhar Shaha, one of the pathfinders of modern crafting and textile design in Bangladesh.
23 July 2023, 18:00 PM
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Enjoying time at city parks

Earlier, parks were avoided as they became breeding grounds for nefarious activities. However, Dhaka is evolving and with it we are being able to get rid of that horrid invasion of beautiful public spaces.
20 July 2023, 18:00 PM
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Pranicool: Providing a haven for your pets

The founders of PraniCool Animal Wellness Centre, a private treatment facility, feel that there should be animal wellness centres in the private sector where all types of health services are available under one roof.
16 July 2023, 18:00 PM
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Inner peace with Satori Meditations

Turn off your mind, Relax and float down stream, It is not dying, It is not dying…
14 July 2023, 18:00 PM
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Cashless in the capital

Although familiar with all sorts of big and small financial transactions with bank cards for years, only a few days ago I learned that even without your bank cards at hand you can move around the city without a hassle.
9 July 2023, 18:00 PM
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Brikkho Mela brings a touch of green to the city

This yearly assembly of the nurseries brings plant lovers and enthusiasts a variety of exotic options -- medicinal plants, wood trees, local fruit trees, and of course various kinds of ornamental and flowering plants.
25 June 2023, 18:00 PM
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Apon Bazaar Serving needs of industrial workers

Apon is a gateway for accessing a range of different well-being products and services through an inclusive business model that ensures financial inclusion, economic well-being, and better health.
22 June 2023, 18:00 PM
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Bringing children to work: A welcome change in fatherhood

How often do you see a doting father lull his baby to sleep, on a working day, and that too at work?
18 June 2023, 18:00 PM
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Local trains a viable solution for Dhaka’s traffic woes?

Exiting Uttara, especially now with all the chaos of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) construction happening around the airport area, is indeed a test of patience.
13 June 2023, 18:00 PM
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Dhaka a potential tourist destination?

“Dhaka is a vibrant and interesting tourist destination,” says Rahnuma Salam Khan, deputy director, Bangladesh Tourism Board, with conviction.
11 June 2023, 18:00 PM
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Getting to know the city all over again

It is said that to know a city well you must walk the lanes and by lanes; only then do you notice the landmarks, take in the sights and sounds of the city, and take pleasure in observing the signature colours of the cityscape.
8 June 2023, 18:00 PM
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Comrade, give me a cup!

Yet, the tiny, yellow-walled tea stall attracts customers like bees to flowers.  “Comrade, give me a cup,” is how they ask for tea.
30 May 2023, 18:00 PM
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Back to the theatre!

With super hits like Poran, Hawa and Damal, we are eagerly looking forward to good entertaining films so that the pull towards watching a film in the theatres remains a temptation. Poran and Hawa managed to pull crowds who did not set foot in cinema halls in last 30 to 40 years!
28 May 2023, 18:00 PM
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My Dhaka: Dhaka’s mothers

We are anything but contented. We strongly believe that since we have borne the child for nine months, they are now our prisoners of conscience with zero freedom.
25 May 2023, 18:00 PM
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Offerings of the city’s countless nurseries

Foliage plants that are grown for the leaves only and not flowers, are easy to maintain -- a little sunlight, a little filtered shade, and they stand tall.
23 May 2023, 18:00 PM
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Easy to make seafood recipes

Traditionally, seafood was not part of our regular meal plan. Times, however, are changing and we have embraced seafood wholeheartedly. The following are recipes to make simple dishes using crab and squid that are simply delicious.
22 May 2023, 08:52 AM
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Shojon offering affordable psychological counselling

In this city of ours, mental illness is on the rise. Due to social taboos and a lack of knowledge regarding proper medical care facilities, most sufferers do not avail treatment.
18 May 2023, 18:00 PM

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