My dhaka
Saat Masjid Road and a mosque
Saat Gombuj Mosque, or the seven-domed mosque, is located in Mohammadpur.
Pahela Baishakh and the panta bhaat debate
On one hand, it is a traditional dish and PahelaBaishakh is a festival where we celebrate our culture -- not just with songs, crafts, etc., but also with food. Moreover, it is absolutely delicious! You can indulge in it with other deshi delicacies as well, be it with the delightful ilishorthe spicy bhortas.
The almost 400-year-old Eidgah of Dhanmondi
This place holds a lot of historical significance because of its age and also because once upon a time the rulers of Dhaka used to offer Eid prayers here.
The origins of haleem
When was the last time you spent an entire month of Ramadan without eating haleem at least once? This food has indeed survived the test of time!
My Dhaka / The Dhaka Gate Cannon: Secrets of Bibi Mariam
Around a couple of months ago, the age-old Dhaka Gate near Doyel Chattar was unveiled to the public upon its renovation. If you visit the Gate, now in renewed glory, you are bound to see an imposing artefact in its premises -- a cannon called Bibi Mariam.
How did Chawk Bazar's iftar market become so famous?
This hints towards a monopoly Chawk Bazar enjoyed in the olden times.
Old traditions of Ramadan moon sighting
People used to gather at Ahsan Manzil, Boro Katra, Choto Katra, and Hussaini Dalan to spot the crescent moon.
Old Dhaka's Ruplal House and its Armenian connection
The mansion was once the home of the affluent and influential merchant Ruplal Das and his family, and hence the stories of their wealth and opulence spin around Ruplal House even today.
Why was Bahadur Shah Park locally called Anta Ghar er Maidan?
Why, though? How did this odd name come about?
Saat Masjid Road and a mosque
Saat Gombuj Mosque, or the seven-domed mosque, is located in Mohammadpur.
Pahela Baishakh and the panta bhaat debate
On one hand, it is a traditional dish and PahelaBaishakh is a festival where we celebrate our culture -- not just with songs, crafts, etc., but also with food. Moreover, it is absolutely delicious! You can indulge in it with other deshi delicacies as well, be it with the delightful ilishorthe spicy bhortas.
The almost 400-year-old Eidgah of Dhanmondi
This place holds a lot of historical significance because of its age and also because once upon a time the rulers of Dhaka used to offer Eid prayers here.
The origins of haleem
When was the last time you spent an entire month of Ramadan without eating haleem at least once? This food has indeed survived the test of time!
The Dhaka Gate Cannon: Secrets of Bibi Mariam
Around a couple of months ago, the age-old Dhaka Gate near Doyel Chattar was unveiled to the public upon its renovation. If you visit the Gate, now in renewed glory, you are bound to see an imposing artefact in its premises -- a cannon called Bibi Mariam.
How did Chawk Bazar's iftar market become so famous?
This hints towards a monopoly Chawk Bazar enjoyed in the olden times.
Old traditions of Ramadan moon sighting
People used to gather at Ahsan Manzil, Boro Katra, Choto Katra, and Hussaini Dalan to spot the crescent moon.
Old Dhaka's Ruplal House and its Armenian connection
The mansion was once the home of the affluent and influential merchant Ruplal Das and his family, and hence the stories of their wealth and opulence spin around Ruplal House even today.
Why was Bahadur Shah Park locally called Anta Ghar er Maidan?
Why, though? How did this odd name come about?
Where did the word ‘nihari’ come from?
The stew is a wholesome meal that combines the best in a bowl – a warm soup, spices, meat and bone marrow make up for an amazing comfort food, especially during winter.
