Dhaka Calling
: Volume VI : Issue 10, July 2008 :
A graceful building called NORTHBROOKE HALL

Northbrooke Hall, a graceful building known to people of the area as 'Lalkuthi' or red house for its deep red colour, is located at Farashganj, Dhaka on the north bank of the Buriganga River. The building was constructed to mark the arrival of Lord Northbrooke, Viceroy of India (1872 1876) visited Dhaka in 1874. The personal band of Nawab Abdul Ghani entertained guests on the day of inauguration..Full story...

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Flower
Flowers now a means oflivelihood for many
Flowers are no more things of beauty just to behold. For a substantial number of farmers of different parts of the country and flower sellers in different cities, it is a means of livelihood. Flowers cultivated in the country are not only meeting local demand..Full Story..
Dhaka Calling - Cover Bangabazar chic at rock bottom prices
Where is Bangabazar? One would often be asked this question by foreigners. The fame of this market selling trendy yet low-priced garments has spread not only beyond the confines of this market at Fulbaria but also Dhaka and other cities across the world, as there most favourite..Full Story..
Banarasi Shari
Mirpur  Banarasi  Palli - Amazing handloom heritage of the country
The traditional but elegant Banarasi sarees have long been a proud possession of almost any woman's wardrobe. Marriages in Bangladesh are unthinkable without Benarasi sarees. This wedding attire brings to mind gorgeous sarees studded with motifs of gold adding grace to the radiant bride...Full story...
Liberation War Museum of Dhaka - Depicts the birth of a nation
Liberation War Museum established in 1996 at Segun Bagicha, Dhaka in a two-storied old-style building. The museum was established for collecting, preserving and displaying of the objects, artifacts and all other materials related to the heroic struggle of Bengalee's...Full story...
Pithas and Poushmelas: Winter & Festivities
Winter is the season of fun and festivity here in Bangladesh. There are six seasons here that starts with the lovely spring and ends with dry and dull winter. But winter here is not only about chilly winds and misty..Full Story..
space-planet
Bhasani Novo Theatre of Dhaka
Soar into space at the country's only planetarium Bhasani Novo Theatre, located near Bijoy Sarani of Dhaka is the country's only planetarium to present a celestial show of stars, planets and other heavenly objects of in virtual reality ..Full Story..
Victory Day of Bangladesh
December-The Month of Victory -By Raquib Siddiqi
The Bangladesh Liberation War is one of the significant milestones in the history of Bangali nation. That bitterly fought war lasted for roughly nine months, from 26 March until 16 December 1971..Full story ..
Amusement Park
Amusemen Parks in Dhaka
Setting up of amusement facilities in the capital city was almost ignored until the private sector ushered in a modest ray of hope in this sector. Now-a-days amusement-starved Dhaka city dwellers are opting for different venues and enjoying..Full story...
Eid Shopping in Dhaka
Eid shopping is gradually picking up in Dhaka city with traders showcasing a huge quantity of goods, including dresses, cosmetics, shoes and ornaments. With the Eid near, young men started thronging the city markets .Full Story..
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The National Botanical Garden, Meet the nature a little away from the city
The National Botanical Garden, one of the richest storehouses of plants and wildlife in the city located at Mirpur beside the Dhaka Zoo, is about 16 kms from the city. The Garden is spread over ..Full Story..

Dhaka Zoo - A park of living animals for recreation and study
Dhaka Zoo is the largest zoo in Bangladesh situated at Mirpur about 16 km from the centre of Dhaka city. It is the national zoo under the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, started as a menagerie ..Full story..

The Westin Dhaka
Dhaka is going to be adorned with another five-star hotel when The Westin soft opens it doors to guests on July 1 with limited banquet facilities. All the outlets are expeced to be fully functional .Full story..
 

 
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