A Dhaka tour is incomplete without visiting this charming area where the richness of merchandise is sure to dazzle you.

Pay a visit to Bangladesh's vibrant capital and you will discover an intense shopping scene that will fulfil your every whim and fancy.

A very old Bengali tradition is theatre, which can also be called "jatra pala" in Bangla. Out of all the places in Dhaka city -- this is what attracts people the most. Shilpakala Academy often has ...

"In 1825, Charles Dawes, who served as the magistrate of Dhaka, cleared the area and constructed a road from here to Shahbagh, erecting a gate at the road's entrance; and it was called Ramna Gate ...

Dhaka City Planning Challenges: For years, I’ve watched two young boys hang out at a family-owned tea stall near my home. Their conversations evolved from debates about football and bikes to ...

Though Dhaka city isn’t known for its rice fields, the tradition of the winter rice cake stays alive on its streets and footpaths. Photo: Kazi Salahuddin Razu Traditional rice cakes are a key ...

An artisan makes components of a necklace at his workshop at Vakurta in Savar on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh on Feb. 10, 2020. Vakurta in Savar is a place highly regarded for its exquisite ...

Bangladesh's traditional handmade winter cakes "Pitha" festival. By Xinhua Published: Mar 01, 2021 01:30 PM. ... a festival is now underway in the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka.