My dhaka

Dhaka's lost bridges

To illustrate, the visual featured here -- taken from the book Glimpses of Old Dhaka by Syed Muhammed Taifoor (Second edition, 1956) -- has the caption, "Ruined bridge at Tantibazar-Nowabpur Road".   

The Wonder of Saat Gombuj Masjid

If you went to the Mohammadpur area, you would come across a splendid Mughal-era mosque: Saat Gombuj Masjid, or Seven-domed Mosque.

Beyond borders: Expatriates’ testimonies on Dhaka

What he craved was homemade food, the delicacies of Nazira Bazaar, and the variety and flavour of Bangalee food that you cannot find in Melbourne.

Dhaka and its Mughal mosques

If you haven't, you definitely should! The picturesque domes, the surroundings around the main buildings, and the often small and elegant interior all deserve the attention of a Dhaka buff. 

Breaking stereotypes: A male nurse in the city

Roy, a pragmatic youth, opted to get a degree in nursing. Moreover, his cousin’s nursing career which started at a government hospital with a healthy salary became his inspiration.

A forgotten history: The Prince who dethroned Dhaka as a capital

His tenure in Bengal began in 1639, and a curious footnote would be that he actually stripped Dhaka of its status as a Mughal capital, shifting the seat of government to Rajmahal (a place now in India).

Lighting up Dhaka: The first electric lights in our city!

In the late 19th century, some of the streets had oil lamps, and there was also an announcement by Ahsanullah to introduce gas lamps. 

Curzon Hall: Beyond Dhaka University!

Dhaka University was established in 1921, whereas the foundation of Curzon Hall was laid in 1904.

The Pogose legacy: An Armenian heritage in Dhaka

Now known as Pogose Laboratory School and College, operating under Jagannath University, it was founded as far back as 1848, by Joakim Gregory Nicholas Pogose, a rich Armenian businessman. 

November 26, 2023
November 26, 2023

Dhaka's lost bridges

To illustrate, the visual featured here -- taken from the book Glimpses of Old Dhaka by Syed Muhammed Taifoor (Second edition, 1956) -- has the caption, "Ruined bridge at Tantibazar-Nowabpur Road".   

November 23, 2023
November 23, 2023

The Wonder of Saat Gombuj Masjid

If you went to the Mohammadpur area, you would come across a splendid Mughal-era mosque: Saat Gombuj Masjid, or Seven-domed Mosque.

November 17, 2023
November 17, 2023

Beyond borders: Expatriates’ testimonies on Dhaka

What he craved was homemade food, the delicacies of Nazira Bazaar, and the variety and flavour of Bangalee food that you cannot find in Melbourne.

November 9, 2023
November 9, 2023

Dhaka and its Mughal mosques

If you haven't, you definitely should! The picturesque domes, the surroundings around the main buildings, and the often small and elegant interior all deserve the attention of a Dhaka buff. 

November 8, 2023
November 8, 2023

Breaking stereotypes: A male nurse in the city

Roy, a pragmatic youth, opted to get a degree in nursing. Moreover, his cousin’s nursing career which started at a government hospital with a healthy salary became his inspiration.

October 29, 2023
October 29, 2023

A forgotten history: The Prince who dethroned Dhaka as a capital

His tenure in Bengal began in 1639, and a curious footnote would be that he actually stripped Dhaka of its status as a Mughal capital, shifting the seat of government to Rajmahal (a place now in India).

October 26, 2023
October 26, 2023

Lighting up Dhaka: The first electric lights in our city!

In the late 19th century, some of the streets had oil lamps, and there was also an announcement by Ahsanullah to introduce gas lamps. 

October 12, 2023
October 12, 2023

Curzon Hall: Beyond Dhaka University!

Dhaka University was established in 1921, whereas the foundation of Curzon Hall was laid in 1904.

October 8, 2023
October 8, 2023

The Pogose legacy: An Armenian heritage in Dhaka

Now known as Pogose Laboratory School and College, operating under Jagannath University, it was founded as far back as 1848, by Joakim Gregory Nicholas Pogose, a rich Armenian businessman. 

October 1, 2023
October 1, 2023

The company that made horse carriages popular in Dhaka

When you see a carriage today in the capital, you probably think of it as a recreational ride or a vehicle by which bridegrooms arrive at weddings.

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