Saat Masjid Road and a mosque
Saat Gombuj Mosque, or the seven-domed mosque, is located in Mohammadpur.
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7 ways to enjoy Eid at your ancestral home as a grownup
Eid is a time to break free, to an extent, and to grab the opportunities of sheer fun and amusement your gram er bari offers.
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The origins of haleem
When was the last time you spent an entire month of Ramadan without eating haleem at least once? This food has indeed survived the test of time!
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Usual suspects and the debatable: What are your favourite iftar items?
The dining table during iftar is often crowded with delicacies of all sorts. The assortment includes traditional iftar items and not-so-traditional items which may even border on eccentricity that leaves others questioning about your taste (and sanity). Call it "iftar cuisine" if you like, as an iftar spread is a whole different genre of food altogether!
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The Dhaka Gate Cannon: Secrets of Bibi Mariam
Around a couple of months ago, the age-old Dhaka Gate near Doyel Chattar was unveiled to the public upon its renovation. If you visit the Gate, now in renewed glory, you are bound to see an imposing artefact in its premises -- a cannon called Bibi Mariam.
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How did Chawk Bazar's iftar market become so famous?
This hints towards a monopoly Chawk Bazar enjoyed in the olden times.
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Poneer with tea: An old Dhaka favourite
Poneer-flavoured tea? How about bits or slices of poneer in your tea? The concept may not be all that surprising for many people these days, as just a few years ago various teashops and brands tried to popularise this almost as a novelty.
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Old traditions of Ramadan moon sighting
People used to gather at Ahsan Manzil, Boro Katra, Choto Katra, and Hussaini Dalan to spot the crescent moon.
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May 14, 2023
Kanak Chanpa Chakma: Portrait of an artist
Given the heights of the art world she has reached, it is obvious that her name follows a long list of prestigious accolades and exhibitions in Bangladesh and abroad. Let us, then, not even go there. But if we mention just one — the very fact that Kanak Chanpa Chakma is an Ekushey Padak recipient this year, one of the highest civilian honours of the country, speaks volumes about her work.
February 20, 2023
What makes Professor Shonku so special to us?
As Bengalis, we have grown up reading Satyajit Ray. Who does not remember the clever, witty, and adventurous detective, Feluda? Or the highly revered Professor Shonku, an eccentric scientist, inventor, explorer, and polyglot? Today, we celebrate one of these characters, Professor Trilokeshwar Shonku, paying a humble tribute to the Bengali maestro that is Satyajit Ray. For many of us, Ray was the entrance to Bengali literature, and the Shonku series — an influential work of science fiction in the Bengali language.
February 19, 2023
Inkpot a reminiscent of the past
The hobby of collecting inkpots is arguably unique. We all know of the hobby surrounding stamps or currencies, for example, but have you heard of someone doing the same with inkpots?
February 16, 2023
The Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde in all of us
Do you consider yourself a nice person? If you nod, I shall disagree. If your answer is no, I shall still disagree.
November 20, 2022
Amitabh Reza on Puran Dhaka, Afzal Hossain, and his latest web series
A retired judge haunted by his past asks, “Was my judgment all wrong?” That is the premise of Bodh, the recently released web series by Amitabh Reza Chowdhury on the OTT platform, Hoichoi. We sat down with this celebrated filmmaker to discuss Bodh, his experience of working with the eminent actor Afzal Hossain, and life after Aynabaji’s success.
September 10, 2022
Chanchal Chowdhury on his fame, acting, and projects
Chanchal Chowdhury's stellar performance in Taqdeer shows just how magnificent he can be in convincing the audience about his character. The result is a thoroughly gripping web series on the OTT platform, Hoichoi. This performance earned him the Best Actor (male) award in the popular category, in the Blender's Choice-The Daily Star OTT & Digital Content Awards 2021.
August 21, 2022
Would you put your elderly parents in a retirement home?
The concept of old age homes or retirement homes is commonplace in many countries. But in our society, the idea is still frowned upon, to say the least. It is almost a taboo; the social stigma is deeply rooted. On the other hand, though, is it not high time that we embrace this idea?
August 8, 2022
The man who gave the world Nasek Nasek: In conversation with Animes Roy
Nasek Nasek! The beat rarely fails to stir up happiness, lift spirits, or make feet dance. Not long ago, the phrase did not mean much to a lot of people. But Animes Roy changed all that – Animes and team Coke Studio Bangla. The song took the nation by storm almost overnight, catapulting Animes into stardom.
August 7, 2022
Historic graves at Old Dhaka's Hussaini Dalan that often go unnoticed
Hussaini Dalan is not just a Shiite centre in Dhaka; it is also a Dhaka landmark, spanning centuries of history. While its religious programmes, especially during Muharram and more particularly Ashura are unparalleled, Hussaini Dalan as a Dhaka heritage is extraordinary as well.
July 25, 2022
A guide to kalai ruti of Chapai Nawabganj: Recipe, accompaniments, and where to eat
If you are going to Chapai Nawabganj, you must try out kalai ruti. That's what everyone said when I was planning a trip there. And so, I did, and I didn't regret it. The question of regret comes from the premise that kalai ruti is, after all, a ruti. I mean, how magically delicious can ruti be? My expectations were not that high. With that almost arrogant low expectation, I tried out this Chapai Nawabganj specialty, but it left me pleasantly surprised.
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