Dhaka’s beautiful football madness
4 July 2026, 00:00 AM
My Dhaka
My Dhaka / Dhaka’s fragmented Shiite heritage
27 June 2026, 19:49 PM
My Dhaka
Facebook’s theatre of sophistication
24 June 2026, 00:00 AM
My Dhaka
Old clothes, new stories
21 June 2026, 00:00 AM
My Dhaka
The untold lives of Sadarghat’s boatmen
19 June 2026, 00:00 AM
My Dhaka
Celebrating art, artists and cultural exchange
15 June 2026, 00:00 AM
My Dhaka
Living between Google maps and gut feeling in Dhaka
13 June 2026, 00:00 AM
My Dhaka
Old Dhaka’s Narinda wasn't always called Narinda!
8 June 2026, 20:04 PM
My Dhaka
From mangoes to lotkon: The generosity of Jyaishtha in Dhaka
8 June 2026, 00:00 AM
My Dhaka
The romance of cash in a QR economy
4 June 2026, 00:00 AM
My Dhaka
Narinda Cemetery: Colombo Saheb’s tomb saved from ruin
In the heart of Dhaka, amid the city’s relentless pace, a silent grave has reclaimed its dignity.
24 September 2025, 18:16 PM
Empowering breast cancer patients through community support
An initiative that I am particularly passionate about is TishCAN, a humble support group dedicated to raising funds for breast cancer patients who are unable to solicit donations or raise funds on their own.
22 September 2025, 18:13 PM
Vanishing hilsa and price we’re paying
It was my friend’s birthday, and I forgot to wish him. As penance, I treated him to a hilsa dinner.
21 September 2025, 18:18 PM
Nostalgia on wheels
My first ride in a Murir Tin bus was when I visited my grandfather in Bheramara, Kushtia, in the late seventies.
19 September 2025, 18:35 PM
The city of hardboard dreams
Dhaka never says no -- it welcomes everyone who arrives! The city may not hand you breathing space, but it will always carve out a corner for you -- sometimes generous, sometimes barely enough to call a coffin.
17 September 2025, 18:14 PM
Dhaka’s changing conversation on mental health
What has changed is that conversations can now happen out into the open
16 September 2025, 18:38 PM
Ice cream: Dhaka’s perfect remedy for every mood
Ice cream is a sinful indulgence for anyone... I have a confession to make about this decadent, intense pleasure. I am addicted to ice cream bars and cones. My craving feels almost excessive
12 September 2025, 18:12 PM
Lighting up Dhaka: Exploring Paltan’s light and lamp market
In the capital’s Purana Paltan bus stop area, near Paltan Jame Mashjid, there is a wholesale and retail lighting market that will most certainly catch your eye, making you wonder what corner of your home could use such elegant artwork.
8 September 2025, 18:12 PM
Elevator politics of Dhaka: The unseen hierarchy in vertical transit
There was a time Dhaka only sprawled horizontally, stubbornly, like a city allergic to the sky. But then, when the land grew scarce, Dhaka simply looked up and thought -- why not the sky? So now, it climbs.
5 September 2025, 18:47 PM
Feasting on Fridays: Dhaka’s rich breakfast traditions
The Friday menu, whether for breakfast or lunch, has always been a lavish affair for the people of Dhaka.
4 September 2025, 18:33 PM
Peeking at the city tales told by Dhaka balconies
Step out onto any rooftop in Dhaka and take a slow spin. You’ll notice that almost every building in this urban jungle has one thing in common: balconies or verandas, whatever you want to call them.
2 September 2025, 18:26 PM
The lives that keep the city alive
Have we ever stopped to wonder when the ATM machines refill themselves? Or who stocks the shelves of our favourite stores before we walk in the morning?
29 August 2025, 18:27 PM
Why Old Dhaka’s Siddiqui Bhai nihari is a must‑try
Recently, I drove to Subal Das Lane in Lalbagh to try the latest breakfast craze that has captivated Dhaka in the metaverse: Siddiqui bhai’s Nihari.
27 August 2025, 18:30 PM
The Mughal fort that became a British prison
Walk down the lanes of Old Dhaka today and it is hard to imagine that the city once revolved around a single building -- Dhaka Fort. Back in 1610, when Islam Khan, the Mughal subahdar of Bengal, shifted his capital here, the fort was the nerve centre of Mughal power.
24 August 2025, 18:35 PM
An ode to Murtaja Baseer and his lifelong passions
As a painter, he was larger than life. Baseer entered art school not out of a passion for the creative field, but he was on a mission, a role he undertook as a sign of political allegiance to the leftist movement.
22 August 2025, 18:49 PM
A lifeline for low-income working mothers
Before the sun rises over Dhaka’s Korail slum, many mothers set out early for a long day of work, carrying the unspoken worry of who will care for their children while they are away.
16 August 2025, 18:08 PM
Dhaka’s love hate relationship with rain
There are thousands of people in Dhaka, each living a different life. But a few things are constant for all. Apart from the unavoidable traffic and the signal at Bijoy Sarani, their love-hate relationship with rain unites most of them.
15 August 2025, 18:05 PM
Mental trauma is real, counselling can make all the difference
Recent tragedies in Bangladesh have brought to our attention the urgency to recognise the need for mental trauma healing.
14 August 2025, 18:12 PM
Through a German lens: When Dhaka posed for Fritz Kapp
Long before Dhaka became a noisy sprawl of rickshaws, traffic, and concrete, it was a quieter, more graceful place. One posing for a German man with a camera and a keen eye for elegance.
10 August 2025, 18:19 PM
Lunch, art and legacy at Beauty Boarding
I have never been to the legendary Beauty Boarding in Shiris Das Lane, Bangla Bazar. I know, it is an unpardonable offense, and I should probably be denied my self-proclaimed title as a Dhaka-know-all.
8 August 2025, 18:43 PM
New budget faces revenue execution risks: Fitch
17 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh Budget 2026-27
Budget proposes lower deposits for tax appeals
17 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh Budget 2026-27
National budget for Fy 2026-27 / Climate adaptation budget falls short
15 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh Budget 2026-27
Asset recovery key to bank recapitalisation success: BAB
14 June 2026, 19:38 PM
Business
The NBR seeks to raise or cut taxes on the following items in FY27. The changes could affect prices.
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LPG cylinders below 5,000-litre
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Imported cars
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Cigarettes
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Gold bars
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Imported dog and cat food
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Locally produced alcohol
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Washing machines (imported)
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Washing machine parts
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Nicotine pouches
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Cold rolled steel
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Imported honey
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Cashew nuts
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Imported transmitter
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Copper wire and tubes (imported)
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Rubber conveyor belts
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Imported bicycle freewheel
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Imported aluminum foil
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Gypsum boards and sheets (imported)
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Smart watches