architectural heritage sites

Escape the tourist crowds: 5 hidden gems in Indonesia other than Bali

There is a lot more to discover about Indonesia than just Bali as this nation is a massive archipelago consisting of more than 17,000 islands. So, hold on tight as we take you on a tour of the 5 wonderful destinations in all of Indonesia!

In Focus / Rose Garden: A history of passion and pride

At Kamini Mohan (K.M.) Das Lane in Tikatuli of Old Dhaka, there lies a majestic mansion called “Rose Garden”. Interestingly, it was built to host parties by one of the prominent zamindars of Dhaka, named Hrishikesh Das. He built the Rose Garden in 1931 on a 22-bigha plot along with a famous garden that had various species of rare roses. Thus the compound earned the name “Rose Garden”. The central piece of the garden is the elegant building.

Editorial / Centuries-old mosque at risk

A report published by this newspaper on Wednesday highlighted quite clearly our lack of a sense of history when it comes to appreciating our heritage.

November 9, 2023
November 9, 2023

Escape the tourist crowds: 5 hidden gems in Indonesia other than Bali

There is a lot more to discover about Indonesia than just Bali as this nation is a massive archipelago consisting of more than 17,000 islands. So, hold on tight as we take you on a tour of the 5 wonderful destinations in all of Indonesia!

January 20, 2020
January 20, 2020

Rose Garden: A history of passion and pride

At Kamini Mohan (K.M.) Das Lane in Tikatuli of Old Dhaka, there lies a majestic mansion called “Rose Garden”. Interestingly, it was built to host parties by one of the prominent zamindars of Dhaka, named Hrishikesh Das. He built the Rose Garden in 1931 on a 22-bigha plot along with a famous garden that had various species of rare roses. Thus the compound earned the name “Rose Garden”. The central piece of the garden is the elegant building.

October 21, 2017
October 21, 2017

Centuries-old mosque at risk

A report published by this newspaper on Wednesday highlighted quite clearly our lack of a sense of history when it comes to appreciating our heritage.

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