History of Dhaka

An empty Dhaka on Eid and the questions we should ask

Before we daydream of a Dhaka with Eid levels of population density across the year, let us stop to consider why so many people live in Dhaka.

75 Years of Partition / Dhaka before and after Partition

Dhaka has gone through many ups and downs over the past few centuries.

Is Dhaka 400 or 1500 years old?

Dhaka is the capital that is ever-growing within its confines, with its colours, chaos and hustle. It has always been a bit difficult to trace the origin of this madness of a city, and the exact time it came to be. 

April 11, 2024
April 11, 2024

An empty Dhaka on Eid and the questions we should ask

Before we daydream of a Dhaka with Eid levels of population density across the year, let us stop to consider why so many people live in Dhaka.

December 2, 2022
December 2, 2022

Dhaka before and after Partition

Dhaka has gone through many ups and downs over the past few centuries.

August 28, 2022
August 28, 2022

Is Dhaka 400 or 1500 years old?

Dhaka is the capital that is ever-growing within its confines, with its colours, chaos and hustle. It has always been a bit difficult to trace the origin of this madness of a city, and the exact time it came to be.