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Veteran iBestTravel writer Anirban Mahapatra has been living in Dhaka for the last three years. He spends much of his time exploring the quaint alleys of Dhaka’s old quarters, mingling with the masses in the city’s atmospheric markets, discovering its artistic and cultural melting pots, and savoring its legendary Bengali cuisine. Dhaka — surprisingly green…
For all its colourful streetscapes, palate-tingling Bengali cuisine, vivacious neighbourhoods and buzzing craft and music scenes, Dhaka’s urban pressures can often take a toll on the body and mind of travelers. The city’s traffic is arguably among Asia’s maddest, its culture of public hartals (strikes) a national annoyance, and pollution levels often shoot through the…
Few would consider Bangladesh an expensive country to visit, but an unbeatable aspect of exploring Dhaka is that many of its top sights and activities still remain absolutely free to enjoy. From people watching at the ferry terminal to visiting the city’s most beautiful mosques, here’s our pick of the best free things to do…
Artist Nadia Samdani on Developing the Art Scene in Dhaka 3 September 2021 Getty For England-born, Dhaka-based art enthusiast Nadia Samdani, the time for Bangladesh is now. With growing business opportunities and emerging cultural significance, Samdani wants the world to see that there’s more to her country than what is often depicted in the news….