Bangladesh's interim government said on Friday it would contain the vandalism and arson being committed across the South ...

The Perfume Lane in Old Dhaka's Mitford Road, one of the largest wholesale perfume hubs in Bangladesh. Retailers from across the country source their fragrances from here. A short ride from Gulistan – ...

the culinary heritage of Old Dhaka remains largely unexplored. The Old Dhaka Food Map offers a glimpse into the flavors of the Old Town and what they have to say about its people and history.

THE seizure of 10,000 textbooks meant for free distribution in Old Town of Dhaka and the detention of two people involved in ferrying the books in the afternoon on January 23 is worrying ...

Despite having spent six months in Dhaka, Old Dhaka continues to be shrouded in mystery. There’s an undeniable excitement that comes with trips to the Old Town, rooted in the uncertainty of what ...

Second-grader Dev recently visited Shakhari Bazar in Old Dhaka with his father to purchase kites for the upcoming Shakrain festival. Although Dev does not yet know how to fly kites, his excitement ...

Over the last 400 years, we have seen relatively little growth in the southern part of the town and the south bank of the river. The narrow alleys of Old Dhaka can be one contributing factor.