Music has been an integral part of most cultures around the globe. To this day, music continues to change and evolve, as more people use it to make unique soundtracks to their everyday lives. As a Bengali, it has been an even bigger part of our culture. From Nazrul’s songs about war to Tagore’s love […]
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Gems of Old Dhaka
Old Dhaka is always the best part of Dhaka. That part of the city is 400 years old. Historic sites, scrumptious food, antique stores and diverse culture makes this part of Dhaka unique. Mesmerizing old Mughal and British era architecture, heritage food corners and busy narrow roads melt my heart. If you have only few […]
Pohela Boishakh spread
Pohela Boishakh is around the corner. It means your house will be filled with batasha, misri, naru, muroli and lots of other desi delights. It also means you will look every inch a Bengali beauty with that red bindi on your forehead, your hair will be adorned with bunch of Jasmine, and your men will be […]
Delicate Bakarkhani
Just like old Delhi old Dhaka too is bursting with traditional food items, ancient cultures and round the clock activity. Today we went on a random old Dhaka expedition in search of Bakarkhani. Bakarkhani is delicate small round flat bread that has biscuit like texture. It is a great companion of the great Shuta Kabab […]