During a stroll through the bustling streets of Dhaka, one would be enveloped in a whirlwind of sights, sounds, and sensations -- there’s a unique energy here, a vibrant pulse that beats to the rhythm of everyday life, singular to Dhaka.

The mansion was once the home of the affluent and influential merchant Ruplal Das and his family, and hence the stories of their wealth and opulence spin around Ruplal House even today.

The lively event catered to the growing demand for locally crafted art and craft products.

Dhaka can be full of chaos. With all the noise pollution, traffic congestion, and overcrowding, there still exist a few places where you can find respite from all that and just get lost in the serenity and Dhanmondi Lake is one of them.

I have crossed the Dhaka University campus and its adjoining areas like Shishu Academy, the Centre for Renewable Energy Research,

Why, though? How did this odd name come about?

The stew is a wholesome meal that combines the best in a bowl – a warm soup, spices, meat and bone marrow make up for an amazing comfort food, especially during winter.

The popularity of online shopping is not new. We are constantly browsing our social media handles and getting hooked to sponsored pages.

This old image portraying Dhaka Gate has a rustic vibe — with the grass and pathway and the elephants.

Art as a form of activism can at times stand against oppression and discrimination. It has always been a medium of expression for struggles that personally or socially affect the artist. In recent times, fashion activism has come to the fore in Dhaka.

The long strip of pavement from Tin Netar Mazar near Doyel Chattar to the High Court Mazar, by the east gate of the old court premises, has always been a hotspot.

The city of Dhaka has a rich history of delectable food that often dates back centuries.

The Boarding started its journey in 1949, putting it as one of the establishments in the capital that has survived through generations.

Struck by Cupid’s bow, it is only natural that you want to whisk your special someone away on a romantic date every once in a while, and we know that if there is one thing that Dhaka does best, it is restaurants.

Among all his accomplishments and stories -- the buildings that are attributed to his era, long years of service as a subahdar, the success of keeping rice prices low -- one curious footnote would be his royal lineage.

Nights are just the opposite of the mad haste and the chaos that are Dhaka days. As the evening progresses and the rush dies down, the city awakes in a whole different tangent; it is time when the street food scene of this metro comes to life.

Samar Nandi has been in the trade for over 50 years and his tiny kite store, Shonkho Niketon, is a living testament to the popularity of this annual, Hindu festival symbolising unity and friendship of the community.

It was on 15 February 1982 that the National Parliament Building housed its first session. 

Many of us already know of Shaheed Shafi Imam Rumi as a valiant freedom fighter through Ekattorer Dinguli, penned down by his illustrious mother Shaheed Janani Jahanara Imam. In a humble attempt to understand him more intimately, we recently interviewed his brother, Saif Imam Jami. Here, we present, a lesser-known side of the Rumi saga: the memories of a brother.

Street children collecting scraps or sleeping on footpaths is a common scene in Dhaka but their stories of resilience often go untold. The city’s landscape -- teeming streets and crowded marketplaces -- serves as both a playground and a battleground for these young souls.