A testimony to earliest sculpting techniques of Bengal
A rare Vishnu statue has recently been discovered during visits to several archaeological sites in Sarail upazila of Brahmanbaria.
Remnants of a wrestlers’ nest
Kushti, also known as pehlwani, a form of traditional wrestling contested in the sub-continent, was once a popular sport in Dhaka after having originated during the Mughal period.
Turag turns into a dumping zone
Turag river is gradually filling up with the waste industries and residents are dumping onto the eastern shore of the waterbody, which falls under the jurisdiction of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC).
A discovery that may save Bara Katra
An exciting new discovery by researchers has raised the hope of saving one of the most important heritage sites of Dhaka – the Bara Katra, a Mughal-era palace built for a prince and later turned into an inn for travellers.
Boro Katra, Chhoto Katra: Dhaka's key historic sites in ruins
Dhaka city’s two ancient structures -- Boro Katra and Chhoto Katra -- are at the verge of extinction due to rampant encroachment in absence of government measures to preserve those.
Who damaged Novera’s sculpture?
More than three years have passed since a prominent sculpture by renowned sculptor Novera Ahmed was damaged inside Bangladesh National Museum. But even though so much time has passed, perpetrators behind the incident are yet to be brought under law.
Left in legal limbo
The process of handing over 52 acres of land allocated to Dhaka University in 2018 remains halted for four years due to legal complexities.
A new look for Shaheed Minar?
After 38 years, the Central Shaheed Minar Complex is about to be restructured: the authorities concerned have taken an initiative to reshape the historic premise located inside the Dhaka University campus.
September 2, 2023
A testimony to earliest sculpting techniques of Bengal
A rare Vishnu statue has recently been discovered during visits to several archaeological sites in Sarail upazila of Brahmanbaria.
August 26, 2023
Remnants of a wrestlers’ nest
Kushti, also known as pehlwani, a form of traditional wrestling contested in the sub-continent, was once a popular sport in Dhaka after having originated during the Mughal period.
November 19, 2022
Turag turns into a dumping zone
Turag river is gradually filling up with the waste industries and residents are dumping onto the eastern shore of the waterbody, which falls under the jurisdiction of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC).
October 1, 2022
A discovery that may save Bara Katra
An exciting new discovery by researchers has raised the hope of saving one of the most important heritage sites of Dhaka – the Bara Katra, a Mughal-era palace built for a prince and later turned into an inn for travellers.
April 17, 2022
Boro Katra, Chhoto Katra: Dhaka's key historic sites in ruins
Dhaka city’s two ancient structures -- Boro Katra and Chhoto Katra -- are at the verge of extinction due to rampant encroachment in absence of government measures to preserve those.
April 4, 2022
Who damaged Novera’s sculpture?
More than three years have passed since a prominent sculpture by renowned sculptor Novera Ahmed was damaged inside Bangladesh National Museum. But even though so much time has passed, perpetrators behind the incident are yet to be brought under law.
March 2, 2022
Left in legal limbo
The process of handing over 52 acres of land allocated to Dhaka University in 2018 remains halted for four years due to legal complexities.
February 19, 2022
A new look for Shaheed Minar?
After 38 years, the Central Shaheed Minar Complex is about to be restructured: the authorities concerned have taken an initiative to reshape the historic premise located inside the Dhaka University campus.
January 15, 2022
The mystery of Chawkbazar's lost ARTEFACTS
Years after some 30-40 ancient artefacts were discovered from inside the old central jail compound in Old Dhaka’s Chawkbazar area, information regarding the total number of artefacts at the site or their age is yet to be ascertained due to an internal issue between the Department of Archaeology (DoA) and the excavation team.
November 18, 2021
BIWTA making ‘eco park’ filling Turag
Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) has taken initiatives to set up multiple eco-parks by filling the Turag in the capital.
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