Tiger Nazir and his ‘potchitro’
A popular figure in Dhaka’s art circuits, Nazir Hossain, better known as Tiger Nazir, is a self-taught scroll painter or “potua”. Seen at almost all fairs and folk exhibitions in the city, he flaunts a patriotic, green-and-red bandana with brushes stuck in his unkempt hair.
2d ago
Dhaka Makers 2: A celebration of youthful zeal
The lively event catered to the growing demand for locally crafted art and craft products.
1w ago
Dhaka Gate the city’s new splendour
I have crossed the Dhaka University campus and its adjoining areas like Shishu Academy, the Centre for Renewable Energy Research,
1w ago
Dhaka Flow: When influencers address mental health issues
“Shrink” is the informal noun to describe a psychotherapist. The word gained popularity from the fact that talking about your problems with her/him can hopefully help you reduce the difficulties or make them smaller and more manageable.
2w ago
The shift from brick-and-mortar to web stores
The popularity of online shopping is not new. We are constantly browsing our social media handles and getting hooked to sponsored pages.
2w ago
Protest Through Art: A Dhaka fashion designer for Palestine
Art as a form of activism can at times stand against oppression and discrimination. It has always been a medium of expression for struggles that personally or socially affect the artist. In recent times, fashion activism has come to the fore in Dhaka.
3w ago
Unraveling stories behind an iconic footpath
The long strip of pavement from Tin Netar Mazar near Doyel Chattar to the High Court Mazar, by the east gate of the old court premises, has always been a hotspot.
3w ago
A new food lane in town
Nights are just the opposite of the mad haste and the chaos that are Dhaka days. As the evening progresses and the rush dies down, the city awakes in a whole different tangent; it is time when the street food scene of this metro comes to life.
February 12, 2024
Tiger Nazir and his ‘potchitro’
A popular figure in Dhaka’s art circuits, Nazir Hossain, better known as Tiger Nazir, is a self-taught scroll painter or “potua”. Seen at almost all fairs and folk exhibitions in the city, he flaunts a patriotic, green-and-red bandana with brushes stuck in his unkempt hair.
February 7, 2024
Dhaka Makers 2: A celebration of youthful zeal
The lively event catered to the growing demand for locally crafted art and craft products.
February 3, 2024
Dhaka Gate the city’s new splendour
I have crossed the Dhaka University campus and its adjoining areas like Shishu Academy, the Centre for Renewable Energy Research,
January 29, 2024
Dhaka Flow: When influencers address mental health issues
“Shrink” is the informal noun to describe a psychotherapist. The word gained popularity from the fact that talking about your problems with her/him can hopefully help you reduce the difficulties or make them smaller and more manageable.
January 26, 2024
The shift from brick-and-mortar to web stores
The popularity of online shopping is not new. We are constantly browsing our social media handles and getting hooked to sponsored pages.
January 24, 2024
Protest Through Art: A Dhaka fashion designer for Palestine
Art as a form of activism can at times stand against oppression and discrimination. It has always been a medium of expression for struggles that personally or socially affect the artist. In recent times, fashion activism has come to the fore in Dhaka.
January 22, 2024
Unraveling stories behind an iconic footpath
The long strip of pavement from Tin Netar Mazar near Doyel Chattar to the High Court Mazar, by the east gate of the old court premises, has always been a hotspot.
January 14, 2024
A new food lane in town
Nights are just the opposite of the mad haste and the chaos that are Dhaka days. As the evening progresses and the rush dies down, the city awakes in a whole different tangent; it is time when the street food scene of this metro comes to life.
January 13, 2024
Shakrain Celebrations: The art, culture and controversies of a kite festival
Samar Nandi has been in the trade for over 50 years and his tiny kite store, Shonkho Niketon, is a living testament to the popularity of this annual, Hindu festival symbolising unity and friendship of the community.
January 3, 2024
Armenian Church Celebrating Christmas in January!
Did you know Christmas is celebrated on January 6 at the Armenian Church in Dhaka? In fact, the Armenian Apostolic Church is an Orthodox Christian institution still practising a very old version of Christianity.
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