A small band of architects in Bangladesh’s capital is fighting to save the nearly 3,000 historical buildings and colonial mansions in danger of destruction. From the back of a rickshaw in the ...

One of the most wonderful experiences I had was celebrating Sakrain (their name for Sankranti) in Puran Dhaka (Old Dhaka). There was a lot of kite-flying from terraces during the day, but by late ...

Life pulses through Puran Dhaka, the most historic part of Bangladesh’s capital. A woman who allegedly was the head of the Catholic Church became one of the most controversial Middle Ages tales.

(continued...) The buildings of Old Dhaka continue to inspire artists. The belfries, porticoes, animals and people that inhabited this place, years back, encourage ...

On Friday and Saturday, local and international culture organizations are joining together to hold a rare celebration of the historic old city, or “puran Dhaka.” Some of Dhaka’s most ...

Necessary preparatory work for the first-ever hybrid edition (having virtual as well as physical screenings) of the Dhaka International Film Festival is already underway. During this 19th edition of ...

The group has documented some 3,000 heritage buildings in Puran Dhaka, most of which have fallen into disrepair and are in danger of destruction. With about 700,000 inhabitants, the 24-sq-mile ...

Discover Dhakaiya Chapkhana, a new aesthetic cafe in town serving authentic Dhaka cuisine. Admire the colourful wall depicting Dhaka's historic monuments as you indulge in flavourful dishes.