Celebrate December in Dhaka with handmade, local gift ideas
"December in Dhaka is full-on wedding season, which means biye bari'r kachchi, dancing to trending songs, late-night ice cream treats, and unlimited fun. That, my dear readers, is…
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Feasting on Fridays: Dhaka’s rich breakfast traditions
The Friday menu has always been a lavish affair for the people of Dhaka.
Why costume jewellery is dominating Bangladeshi fashion
Made of sterling silver, alloys, nickel silver or German silver, copper, zinc and nickel —jewellery are all in fashion now high. Costume jewellery add a touch of extravagance to…
New year, new festivals in Dhaka
City dwellers are out and about, attending various programmes organised to usher in the Bangla new year.
When men cook, care, and connect: The era of new masculinity
Today's men are not shy to change diapers, cook dinners, or communicate with their families. They are not expected to only focus on career and financial stability, while women…
Dhaka’s must-visit festivals and fairs this December
December is a month of festivity in Dhaka. Besides the mild chill in the air, the wafts of jaggery-filled rice cakes steaming by the roadside stalls, or enjoying a sip from a cup…
Adopt love, reject cruelty: The modern pet life
There is no love lost in loving animals -- even religions of all kinds preach it. Religion does not endorse aggression toward animals.
Kiko and friends: Unlikely heroes of Dhaka University’s student movement
The energetic happy canines of the campus tag along with the students' procession or any congregation and go beyond their known territory. As a result, they are either displaced,…
Letterpress printing near death of a trade
Halim Hossain has been in the printing business since 1989. His primary clients were banks and NGOs but the pandemic made him lose big contracts. He could not recover fully.
Ramadan price surge: the same old story?
Despite strict surveillance by magistrates to control price hikes and adulteration of food, this Ramadan, like always, traders are doing everything against the law.