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
Eid in Dhaka: 5 picture-perfect spots to make your Instagram shine
Eid in Dhaka is a time of vibrant celebrations, heartfelt reunions, and, for many, the perfect opportunity to capture and share the city’s festive spirit on Instagram.
29 March 2025, 20:05 PM
Eid preparations in Dhaka: The spice, the hustle, and the feast
The last two days before the grand Eid day are packed with frenzied fuss about anything and everything.
29 March 2025, 19:51 PM
Glimpses of Dhaka's iftar history
Four centuries ago, the Muslim population of Dhaka was relatively small. However, the arrival of the Mughals precipitated a shift. These individuals brought their own culinary staff, ensuring the availability of familiar fare.
25 March 2025, 18:00 PM
The Dilkusha maze: Hide-and-seek in Dhaka's historical 'bhulbhulaiya'!
Dilkusha garden house was built in 1866 by Nawab Khwaja Abdul Ghani
23 March 2025, 09:39 AM
Sunset, breeze and iftar: A magical evening on the Buriganga
The sky glows in soft pink, blending into the gentle waves while a cool breeze fills the air with serenity. Sitting on the only boat floating in the middle of the Buriganga, preparing ourselves for iftar, it’s not hard to get lost in the beauty of the moment.
20 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Nawab Ahsanullah's literary pursuits!
But did you know that he was a man of literature as well?
20 March 2025, 08:52 AM
Ramadan in the city: Stories of those missing home
I have read somewhere that the best part of iftar is sharing the moment with your family, although not everyone is lucky enough to spend the month of Ramadan with loved ones.
18 March 2025, 18:00 PM
How Dhaka’s tailors bring Eid dreams to life amid Ramadan rush
Tailors typically enjoy star status at this time of the year. Besides your regular tailor, who takes your bespoke orders for dresses; there are tailors for upholstery work, who are no less busy and sought after now.
16 March 2025, 18:00 PM
When Dhaka refused a Mughal Emperor!
The artistes were illustrious not just in our city; their repute spanned throughout the Mughal Empire in general.
16 March 2025, 08:20 AM
The royal Mughal barges of Dhaka
Chandni was one of the favourites of the iconic Mughal subahdar in Dhaka, Nawab Islam Khan
13 March 2025, 11:12 AM
Exploring the richness of Dhakaiya Subbasi dialect
Subbasi is a Bengali-influenced dialect that is now spoken by original residents of Dhakaiya community
6 March 2025, 18:00 PM
A different Dhaka in Ramadan
Have you ever felt the pulse of Dhaka in Ramadan? The way this unforgiving city pauses just before sunset? As if it’s holding its breath with the rest of us, then exhaling in unison with the call to prayer?
2 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Food, Art, and Resilience: ‘Thil’ brings culture, healing to table
What is hardship food? I had no idea. The thought of what people eat during natural calamities, war, displacement and such, never came to my mind. It is something we do not think about unless we start to live in destitution.
1 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Capturing Dhaka moments: Winning shots from “My Dhaka Lens”
The Daily Star’s “My Dhaka” recently ran a photography contest titled “My Dhaka Lens,” where people were asked to submit their entries on the theme of Dhaka -- anything that embodies the beauty, soul, or essence of our city.
23 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Evolution of the Dhakaiya Bangla
Tracing the roots of Old Dhaka's unique dialect
21 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Dhaka’s Culinary Street Performers: Live cooking stations captivate the city
Food prepared on the streets is nothing new in Dhaka. Darul Kabab of yester-Dhaka saw various kebabs on skewers, or seekh as it is called in Bangla, being grilled over an open fire or coal embers.
19 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Shojon extends mental health care beyond class boundaries
Shojon, a Bangla word, when roughly translated means a dear one, or maybe a near one. With the promise to hold your hands in your darkest times -- like a loved one, SHOJON is a mental health service, an initiative of the SAJIDA Foundation.
16 February 2025, 18:00 PM
The pulse of Dhaka’s corporate lunchtime
If you ever happen to walk past any busy corporate neighbourhood in Dhaka during lunchtime, you are in for quite a sight!
13 February 2025, 18:00 PM
The decline of tomtoms: Old Dhaka’s historic carriages fade into history
The centuries-old charm of Old Dhaka's horse-drawn carriages, locally known as "tomtoms", is gradually disappearing. These carriages have been part of the city’s streets for nearly 200 years, but are slowly fading away with time..At one point, there were 35 to 40 horse-drawn carriages oper
9 February 2025, 18:43 PM
Surviving Dhaka: One commute at a time
Dhaka is full of stories and opportunities. However, living in the capital city comes with a price. Mostly in the form of time, physical and mental stress, and last but not least, stress on your pockets. But perhaps nothing annoys the residents more than the toil of its traffic.
7 February 2025, 18:54 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