Old Dhaka
‘Learning from Puran Dhaka’
"Learning from Puran Dhaka: The Urbanity of Occupations along the Buriganga Riverfront", a living exhibition and open workshop, was inaugurated on Saturday at La Galerie, Alliance Française de Dhaka.
Heritage no hurdle?
Authorities must save Kayettuli Manasa temple from collapse
Renowned fashion designer Emdad Hoque no more
Prominent fashion designer and Vice-President of the Fashion Design Council of Bangladesh (FDCB), Emdad Hoque, passed away at a private hospital in Dhaka city on Friday. He was 57.
Art vs Development: Should we erase our rich architectural history?
Dhaka's transitions carries the question of whether our historic buildings shall be preserved. From an economic viewpoint, there is financial gain in replacing them with buildings. The question now becomes whether the cultural heritage outweighs this financial gain.
Even the law can’t protect Dhaka’s heritage!
Authorities must save what’s left of Boro Katra, others
BOOKS ON RECORD / How Partition impacted the Dhaka book trade
With the expansion of the publishing business, bookshops also sprang up in various parts of Old Dhaka, particularly in Chawkbazar, Islampur, Mughaltuli and Patuatuli. It is estimated that the number of bookshops in Dhaka till 1900 were no less than 40.
Old Dhaka must preserve its historic character
Protect heritage sites and buildings from being demolished
#History & Heritage / Historic graves at Old Dhaka's Hussaini Dalan that often go unnoticed
Hussaini Dalan is not just a Shiite centre in Dhaka; it is also a Dhaka landmark, spanning centuries of history. While its religious programmes, especially during Muharram and more particularly Ashura are unparalleled, Hussaini Dalan as a Dhaka heritage is extraordinary as well.
Patuatuli: A treasure trove of affordable, quality glasses in Old Dhaka
Fancy a new frame every day? Spectacles like power glasses help us see the world in a clear way, while sunglasses help to make a fashion statement, providing protection from the ultraviolet rays of the sun.
Your go-to guide to hosting a Shakrain party at the heart of old Dhaka
Shakrain, also known as ‘Poush Songkranti’, takes place to mark the last day of the Bangla month, Poush. It will take place on 14 January this year, with last year’s festivity observed in a limited scale to comply with COVID-19 restrictions. Whether you are hosting for the first time or need a refresher, let us give some pointers to have a fun event this year!
Beauty Lassi: A legacy of taste
While many establishments struggle to survive in the restaurant business for more than a few years, ‘Beauty Lassi and Falooda’ has done it for a hundred years and it not only survived, it has thrived with glory.
The best lassi in Dhaka
There are lots of eateries and restaurants in Dhaka that serve delectable lassi, and within these are some places that one must visit. Thus, we set on a hunt down town for the best lassi available!
Old Dhaka building collapse: 2 bodies recovered
Firefighters recover the bodies of two men from the rubble of a partially collapsed two-storey building in the Old Dhaka’s Patuatuli area.
One found dead in Old Dhaka building collapse
The body of a man is found inside the rubble of a collapsed building at Pathantoli in Old Dhaka.
Joloj’s watercolour show marks Shilpangan’s 27th anniversary
Old Dhaka is the birth place of our art practice; be it fine art or performing arts like poetry, music and dance. It also bears the testimony of Mughal architecture. Traditional festival, like Shakrain, are unique heritages of the Old Dhaka.
85 tonnes polythene seized from 22 factories
A mobile court of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) snaps the power supply of 22 factories and fines their owners Tk 26 lakh for manufacturing banned polythene in Old Dhaka’s Sowari Ghat area.
110 tonnes polythene seized, power supply of 16 factories snapped
A mobile court of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) snaps the power supply to 16 establishments for storing flammable chemicals and manufacturing banned polythene in Old Dhaka.
Non-implementation of court’s directives over Nimtoli fire unfortunate: HC
The High Court observes that non-implementation of its directives and rule over the 2010 Nimtoli fire in Old Dhaka is unfortunate.
100 mounds inflammable chemicals seized from Old Dhaka
A mobile court of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) seizes 100 mounds of combustible chemicals from Old Dhaka’s Armanitola area.