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The romance of cash in a QR economy

4 June 2026, 00:00 AM
I know it is the era of a cashless economy, and in Dhaka, like elsewhere, plastic money and electronic transfers underpin and replace physical cash.
4 June 2026, 00:00 AM
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The quiet tenderness of Eid in a restless Dhaka

2 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Now that the Eid holidays are over and everyday routines -- schools, offices, and the familiar rhythm -- have begun, we are almost reluctantly rescheduling our lazy holiday hours.
2 June 2026, 00:00 AM
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Caught between soil and signal: The collapse of Bangalee adda

23 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Last Friday I realised something maddening: our once‑famous Bangalee addas -- those spirited gatherings that felt like cultural performances, a way of living -- now stand fractured and quiet.
23 May 2026, 00:00 AM
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The silver screen speaks of celluloid dreams

12 May 2026, 00:00 AM
My grandmother-in-law watched the cult Bangla cinema Shujan Shukhi eight times in the halls of Narayanganj, back when she lived in a wooden two-storied bungalow -- the downstairs serving as her husband’s gaddi, his office and business hub.
12 May 2026, 00:00 AM
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My Dhaka / When theatre speaks in letters

9 May 2026, 00:00 AM
I found myself back on Bailey Road with my friends last weekend, after what felt like ages. Joining us was Anisul Haque, a friend’s better half and the celebrated writer who makes pop culture look effortlessly stylish.
9 May 2026, 00:00 AM
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Dhaka’s rhythm of heat and rain

30 April 2026, 00:00 AM
A tree toppled during the recent nor’wester is being cleared away from Ramna Park.***
30 April 2026, 00:00 AM
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Dhaka’s Heatwave: Between Lilies and Migraines

27 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Like the song “Summer Nights” from the ’80s blockbuster “Grease”, I keep humming my own parody these days: Summer lovin’, had me a headache.
27 April 2026, 00:00 AM
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Rediscovering Rahat Ara Begum: A legacy revived through dance and literature

23 April 2026, 00:00 AM
For Lubna Marium, acclaimed dancer and choreographer, reviving her grandmother Rahat Ara Begum’s literary legacy has been a pilgrimage.
23 April 2026, 00:00 AM
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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
Easy to make seafood recipes

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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Practising art in the city

The best place to paint a gorgeous, amber sunrise in Dhaka is definitely our Ramna Park and on most Saturdays, you will see students of Dhaka Water Colour Academy, a group for budding artists, young and old, trying to capture that exact moment in time through their work.
14 May 2023, 18:00 PM
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Hot patties!

Crispy puff pastry triangles, stuffed with beef mince and sautéed with onions, were kept warm in a tin box with the aid of the light. The box was tied around the man’s neck with a gamcha.
9 May 2023, 18:00 PM
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Audiophile Friends: Taking the love for music to next level

Music is an art, some of us take it to an idolatry rank, with no compromise on sound quality.
7 May 2023, 18:00 PM
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Potential of Old Dhaka as a tourist destination

History and culture are what make a city come alive and our beloved Dhaka has all these attributes.
4 May 2023, 18:00 PM
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My Dhaka: The city’s vegetarian eateries

I would, however, discuss the vegetarian dishes that played a supporting role in the series.
25 April 2023, 18:00 PM

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