Raffat Binte Rashid

Raffat Binte Rashid

Raffat Binte Rashid is editor of My Dhaka at The Daily Star.

A taste of Dhaka: Street snacks you shouldn’t miss

I decided to compile a random list of street snacks for the bohemian souls of Dhaka. The range of street food in Dhaka is so extensive that some of us have yet to taste new treats at any random street corner or alley in this maze of a city.

2d ago

The chef who put home cooks: At heart of global cuisine

Asma Khan is an advocate for women’s empowerment through food -- honest, eloquent, and unapologetically frank.

1w ago

A legacy of war, exile and division

‘Shattered Lands’ journeys through fractured histories of 1947 Partition that made modern South Asia

1m ago

Choosing peace over pace

“Time is money” -- this capitalist anthem has forced us, the modern world citizens, to optimise and monetise every second of our waking hours. We compute our accomplishments quantitatively, without regard for the quality of the task done.

1m ago

A shopper’s paradise on a budget in the heart of Dhaka

Holiday markets, weekend farmer’s markets, night markets, thrift markets -- these are the places that always seem to trigger my spending compulsion.

3m ago

Of bookstores & reading clubs

Getting back to the pages of an unread novel, lying by your bedside for months, is indeed a great thing.

3m ago

Hospitals overwhelmed, families in anguish

The wailing sound of the ambulance siren near the hospital was loud and roaring; random pedestrians and street-vendors were clearing the road to allow the approaching ambulances to pass

4m ago

Mangoes, memories and the magic of Rajshahi

When you grow old, you slow down your pace and seek calm. You want to be away from the hubbub of city life and live for yourself; toying with this realisation, I am in search of a quiet place to drop my anchor. I am twiddling between Rajshahi, Faridpur, and Barishal.

5m ago
December 6, 2025
December 6, 2025

A taste of Dhaka: Street snacks you shouldn’t miss

I decided to compile a random list of street snacks for the bohemian souls of Dhaka. The range of street food in Dhaka is so extensive that some of us have yet to taste new treats at any random street corner or alley in this maze of a city.

November 29, 2025
November 29, 2025

The chef who put home cooks: At heart of global cuisine

Asma Khan is an advocate for women’s empowerment through food -- honest, eloquent, and unapologetically frank.

November 7, 2025
November 7, 2025

A legacy of war, exile and division

‘Shattered Lands’ journeys through fractured histories of 1947 Partition that made modern South Asia

October 25, 2025
October 25, 2025

Choosing peace over pace

“Time is money” -- this capitalist anthem has forced us, the modern world citizens, to optimise and monetise every second of our waking hours. We compute our accomplishments quantitatively, without regard for the quality of the task done.

September 6, 2025
September 6, 2025

A shopper’s paradise on a budget in the heart of Dhaka

Holiday markets, weekend farmer’s markets, night markets, thrift markets -- these are the places that always seem to trigger my spending compulsion.

August 23, 2025
August 23, 2025

Of bookstores & reading clubs

Getting back to the pages of an unread novel, lying by your bedside for months, is indeed a great thing.

July 21, 2025
July 21, 2025

Hospitals overwhelmed, families in anguish

The wailing sound of the ambulance siren near the hospital was loud and roaring; random pedestrians and street-vendors were clearing the road to allow the approaching ambulances to pass

June 21, 2025
June 21, 2025

Mangoes, memories and the magic of Rajshahi

When you grow old, you slow down your pace and seek calm. You want to be away from the hubbub of city life and live for yourself; toying with this realisation, I am in search of a quiet place to drop my anchor. I am twiddling between Rajshahi, Faridpur, and Barishal.

May 21, 2025
May 21, 2025

When did Dhaka swap tea for coffee? A tea lover’s dilemma

The article celebrates the rich culture, heritage, and health benefits of tea, lamenting Dhaka’s shift toward coffee culture. It envisions a dream tea bar honouring traditional tea rituals, artisan varieties, and community connection amid modern coffee trends.

May 16, 2025
May 16, 2025

Finding the men in pink

There are men in pink or men who support women’s rights.