What do you reckon is the most common element featured on the book covers of publications about Old Dhaka? Of course, many things have been portrayed. But one article that keeps recurring is the horse carriage – our beloved 'ghora gari'.

Though the famous Northbrook hall was established in 1874, the Northbrook Public Library was not added to the establishment until 1882. It is located in Farashganj, a little north of the Buriganga River.

The Armenians of Dhaka were a rich and swanky lot. The church that they built in 1781 (Church of the Holy Resurrection) and the area where it stands (Armanitola, named after Armenians) both reflect the influence of this community.

For us humans to see, to hear and to feel can never be enough, for experience is meaningless without expression. It is the primeval, instinctive impulse to share one's inner visions, emotions and inspirations, our sense of wonder that is at the root of our reverence for art and our regard for the dramatic.

Some 40 kilometres away from Sylhet city, lies the small charming town of Jaintapur.

Over the years we have seen many amusement parks open and even close down in Dhaka.

The modest tin-shed facade of Kadhurkhil high school at Boalkhali upazila in Chittagong tells little about the rich past of its mud-structure.

The independent sultanate of Bengal was 200 years (roughly 1338-1538) of glory. Trade and commerce flourished. Muslin enjoyed an immense fame. Travellers who visited Sonargaon, an extremely vital city during the period, were awed by its splendour. Arts and literature thrived.

We are surrounded by historic edifices that tell us the story of our rich civilisation and culture. Situated in the ancient confluence of Mahananda and Ganges, the district of Chapai-Nawabganj is full of historical artefacts, among which, one of the most prominent is Sona Mosque (golden mosque).

Books have played a huge role in our culture from the very beginning.

According to the legends, bibi was engaged to prince azam at the time of her death. Locals believe, after her demise, on every full moon, pari bibi comes down on the fort, sings, dances and moves around it.

Once upon a time, Buriganga was a river of fresh, crystal clear water, bustling with trading vessels from different parts of the world.

Not too many people are aware of a small village that is rich in historical relics, called Bhabanipur. If you go a few kilometres south-west from Bogra, you will get to enjoy a historically significant, yet relatively unknown, landmark of our country – the Bhabanipur temple.

Hajir biriyani has become a symbol of Dhaka's rich culture and heritage.

Dhaka once called “Bahanno Bazaar Tippanno Gali” (the city of 52 bazaars and 53 alleys) with a few thousand people, is now one of the fastest growing megacities of the world with a population of more than 18 million.

How many of you remember the eight scalloped, wavy 10 poisha coin with a symbolic happy family image in the middle? What about the octagonal shaped 50 poisha with a bunch of food items like fish, hen, pineapple and banana on it?

Before the advent of modernism in undivided South Asia, puthi was the only source of entertainment. Be it a feudal lord or a farmer,

Whats not to love about a layered, thin crunchy bunch of Bakarkhanis? Beside its taste, the history of this traditional snack made of white flour and mawa of Old Dhaka, as stated in “Kingbadantir Dhaka” by Nazir Hossain, makes this even more of a favourite to everyone.

The half-completed Lalbagh Fort and its well-tended gardens are an excuse to escape Old Dhaka's hustle and bustle for an hour or so.

On March 27, 1971; The US Consulate of East Pakistan sent a telegram under the subject heading 'Selective Genocide' to the United States Department of State regarding the mass genocide which happened on March 25.