Dhanmondi

Dhanmondi's unimaginable past

History, however, is hard to erase. The name itself, historians have argued, is reminiscent of olden times. Many believe Dhanmondi may have a paddy connection — "dhan".

‘Nostalgia Dhanmondi’ journeys through Dhanmondi’s timeless alleys

Dhanmondi has always had a cultural identity of its own – be it the grand two-storeyed family bungalows, the sounds of rehearsals at Chhayanaut, the majestic Eidgah Masjid, or the playfields that kids flocked to. Even with the sprawling high-rise buildings, Dhanmondi, its lake, and its street stalls still maintain its rustic charm.

Why I feel suffocated by Dhanmondi

Dhanmondi these days is a cacophony of people, traffic, events, vendors, schools, hospitals, restaurants, and construction sites.

Gootipa launches its first showroom in Dhanmondi

On Friday, 1 July, 2022 local leather-brand, Gootipa launched its first showroom at Saptak Square, Rd 27 Dhanmondi. Gootipa, one of the exclusive leather-product brands of Bangladesh, started its journey online back in 2016. After gaining huge confidence amongst its buyers, this is the first time the brand has ventured on an offline journey, especially after taking into consideration the enthusiasm and the growing demand of online shoppers.

Minor house help falls off building while trying to escape torture

A minor house help gets hurt falling from the sixth floor of a 13-storey building while trying to escape torture reportedly by the house owner in Dhanmondi area of Dhaka.

Popular fined over expired medicine

Popular Diagnostic Center is caught keeping expired pathology reagents and medicine, for what it is fined Tk 25 lakh by a mobile court today.

3 workers die after falling off building in Dhanmondi

Three workers die after they fell off from an under-construction building in Dhanmondi.

School shut for 'militant links'

The district administration of Dhaka yesterday sealed both the Dhanmondi and Gulshan branches of Lakehead Grammar School,

Anam Rangs Plaza fire in Dhanmondi under control

The fire that broke out at Anam Rangs Plaza, a commercial building in Dhanmondi area of Dhaka this afternoon, has been brought under control.

August 13, 2016
August 13, 2016

Tight security measures for Aug 15

In the backdrops of recent militant attacks across the country, law enforcers will beef up security in and around Bangabandhu Memorial Museum at Dhanmondi on the occasion of National Mourning Day on August 15.

June 5, 2016
June 5, 2016

Muggers snatch Tk 12 lakh in Dhanmondi, Rampura

Gun-toting muggers, in two separate incidents, snatch away Tk 12 lakh under broad daylight in capital Dhaka’s Dhanmondi and Rampura.

June 2, 2016
June 2, 2016

Govt to hold nurse recruitment test today

Despite Wednesday night's clash between police and nurses where at least 50 nurses were injured after cops charged batons

April 29, 2016
April 29, 2016

LGBT magazine editor killing: 2 FBI reps meet Bangladesh detectives

Two representatives of the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) yesterday met a team of the Detective Branch of police in

April 21, 2016
April 21, 2016

Sparks fly as Riaz-Mou go on camera

On a hot sultry day, a crowd gathers around Dhanmondi Lake to get a glimpse of Riaz and Mou, giving shots for a song sequence for their upcoming telefilm.

April 4, 2016
April 4, 2016

Drik official found dead in N'ganj

A Drik official was found dead in the bushes beside Dhaka-Narayanganj Link Road in Jalkuri area of Narayanganj on Saturday evening, hours after he had gone missing from Dhanmondi in the capital.

March 7, 2016
March 7, 2016

Artist Khalid Mahmood Mithu dies in tragic accident

Renowned artist and national award winning director Khalid Mahmood Mithu, dies in a tragic accident as a tree fell on him at Dhanmondi area in Dhaka.

February 7, 2016
February 7, 2016

Woman dies as city building catches fire

An elderly woman dies from panic as a fire broke out at a 12-storey building in the city’s Dhanmondi area.

January 25, 2016
January 25, 2016

Rajuk demolishes more commercial structures

Rajuk on the fifth day of its ongoing eviction drive yesterday recovered basement parking spaces knocking down illegal commercial structures at a number of buildings in Dhanmondi, Gulshan and Uttara in the capital.

January 24, 2016
January 24, 2016

Hearts of stone

The man was lying flat on the road, bleeding profusely. He raised his right hand and waved weakly for help. His motorbike was lying two feet away near the road divider only 50 yards off Hotel Radisson.

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