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Ikebana Experience Center: Bringing respite to Dhaka’s busy life

Ikebana started its journey in 1992 and the boutique has evolved through the years -- from a small shop in Dhanmondi to doing prestigious government events, award-winning landscaping projects, and the recently opened plant sales centre, where taking in the green experience is of paramount interest rather than purchases.

1w ago

Nizamuddin’s journey with ‘feska pakhi’

Nizamuddin, the old man, is 81 years old. He calls the toy “feska pakhi” in his colloquial tongue.

1w ago

The bustling spice market of ChawkBazar

The wholesale spice market of Chawkbazar is not a fancy, spice souk you see in the Middle East; it is a messy place, with extremely narrow, mucky lanes snaking through filth. Even manoeuvring a rickshaw is a challenge on these roads which are further piled up with sacks of assorted spices, herbs used in Ayurveda and Unani, and of course dry fruits from all over the world.

2w ago

My tumultuous love-affair with Bangladesh Cricket Team

Not all of us are cricket gurus or analysts. Some of watch the game for purely entertainment purposes. The Bangladesh national cricket team brings a stroke of joy into our otherwise mundane life. However, this iota of joy comes at the cost of our frazzled nerves.

2w ago

Try upcycling with beautiful antiques

Bamunshur is a sleepy hamlet tucked inside the belly of the bustling Keraniganj. While many may hardly visit this part of the city outskirts, they might, however, cross this odd place while driving towards the Bosila river point from the popular Ati bazaar at the Keraniganj end.

2w ago

Authentic Isn’t Everything: Nothing hits the spot like Deshi Chinese food!

Eating out in the late 70s usually meant going to Chinese restaurants, typically run by Chinese couples.

3w ago

Kawla to Farmgate in 9 minutes

The song “Top of the World” by The Carpenters was the only way for me to describe my euphoria upon reaching my work place in Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue at Farmgate in just under 35 minutes.

4w ago

Eat like a king for less than Tk 100 at Hakim Chattor

A quarter of a boiled egg stuffed inside a tiny handful of spicy potato mash – this deep-fried breaded croquette is just Tk 10. You could easily gobble up at least six of these egg chops, as the soft yolk gets addictive with that hint of burnt dry chilli.

September 25, 2023
September 25, 2023

Ikebana Experience Center: Bringing respite to Dhaka’s busy life

Ikebana started its journey in 1992 and the boutique has evolved through the years -- from a small shop in Dhanmondi to doing prestigious government events, award-winning landscaping projects, and the recently opened plant sales centre, where taking in the green experience is of paramount interest rather than purchases.

September 22, 2023
September 22, 2023

Nizamuddin’s journey with ‘feska pakhi’

Nizamuddin, the old man, is 81 years old. He calls the toy “feska pakhi” in his colloquial tongue.

September 20, 2023
September 20, 2023

The bustling spice market of ChawkBazar

The wholesale spice market of Chawkbazar is not a fancy, spice souk you see in the Middle East; it is a messy place, with extremely narrow, mucky lanes snaking through filth. Even manoeuvring a rickshaw is a challenge on these roads which are further piled up with sacks of assorted spices, herbs used in Ayurveda and Unani, and of course dry fruits from all over the world.

September 19, 2023
September 19, 2023

My tumultuous love-affair with Bangladesh Cricket Team

Not all of us are cricket gurus or analysts. Some of watch the game for purely entertainment purposes. The Bangladesh national cricket team brings a stroke of joy into our otherwise mundane life. However, this iota of joy comes at the cost of our frazzled nerves.

September 15, 2023
September 15, 2023

Try upcycling with beautiful antiques

Bamunshur is a sleepy hamlet tucked inside the belly of the bustling Keraniganj. While many may hardly visit this part of the city outskirts, they might, however, cross this odd place while driving towards the Bosila river point from the popular Ati bazaar at the Keraniganj end.

September 12, 2023
September 12, 2023

Authentic Isn’t Everything: Nothing hits the spot like Deshi Chinese food!

Eating out in the late 70s usually meant going to Chinese restaurants, typically run by Chinese couples.

September 6, 2023
September 6, 2023

Kawla to Farmgate in 9 minutes

The song “Top of the World” by The Carpenters was the only way for me to describe my euphoria upon reaching my work place in Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue at Farmgate in just under 35 minutes.

September 4, 2023
September 4, 2023

Eat like a king for less than Tk 100 at Hakim Chattor

A quarter of a boiled egg stuffed inside a tiny handful of spicy potato mash – this deep-fried breaded croquette is just Tk 10. You could easily gobble up at least six of these egg chops, as the soft yolk gets addictive with that hint of burnt dry chilli.

August 30, 2023
August 30, 2023

Breaking the stigma of ‘second-hand’ shopping

My friend once wished to replicate a green business concept she had encountered on a visit to Europe.

August 28, 2023
August 28, 2023

Hospice, Palliative Care: Why you should care

Our loved ones, either in their final days or suffering from incurable diseases like cancer, kidney or liver failure, dementia, stroke, and other terminal ones, need hospice and palliative care.