My Dhaka

My Dhaka

Baishakh adventures await, are you ready?

This year’s Pahela Baishakh celebrations will be lacklustre, as many pundits suggest.

1h ago

Preserving the past, one tour at a time

There’s something magical about old buildings. You walk through the halls, and it feels like the walls are trying to tell you something. I have heard somewhere that every old brick holds a story.

1d ago

Wedding celebrations at Chawk Bazar!

Bridegrooms in wedding processions used to parade around the area in all pomp and fervour, making one circle, two circles, or sometimes even seven circles. 

2d ago

‘In Quest of Bono-Bibi’: When art meets folklore

Experiencing a “kalbaishakhi jhor” inside the mangrove forest of Sundarbans can be both a spine-chilling experience or a romantic one.

3d ago

How corporate gifting boosts a thriving industry

As Ramadan concluded at the end of last month, beckoning the arrival of Eid festivities, there was a lot of buzz on social media regarding “Eid gifts”.

1w ago

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.

1w ago

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.

1w ago

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.

2w ago

Baishakh adventures await, are you ready?

This year’s Pahela Baishakh celebrations will be lacklustre, as many pundits suggest.

1h ago

Preserving the past, one tour at a time

There’s something magical about old buildings. You walk through the halls, and it feels like the walls are trying to tell you something. I have heard somewhere that every old brick holds a story.

1d ago

Wedding celebrations at Chawk Bazar!

Bridegrooms in wedding processions used to parade around the area in all pomp and fervour, making one circle, two circles, or sometimes even seven circles. 

2d ago

‘In Quest of Bono-Bibi’: When art meets folklore

Experiencing a “kalbaishakhi jhor” inside the mangrove forest of Sundarbans can be both a spine-chilling experience or a romantic one.

3d ago

How corporate gifting boosts a thriving industry

As Ramadan concluded at the end of last month, beckoning the arrival of Eid festivities, there was a lot of buzz on social media regarding “Eid gifts”.

1w ago

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.

1w ago

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.

1w ago

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.

2w ago

The Dilkusha maze: Hide-and-seek in Dhaka's historical 'bhulbhulaiya'!

Dilkusha garden house was built in 1866 by Nawab Khwaja Abdul Ghani

2w ago

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.

3w ago