Durga Puja and the city's festival of light and life

As the dhak drums beat louder and the smell of incense lingers in the air, Dhaka seems to put on a new skin in autumn. The capital, so often weary with traffic jams, dust, and endless work, suddenly bursts into colour and light. Durga Puja, the largest Sanatani festival in...

Taste of home: Global dishes with local ingredients in Dhaka streets

Walk down almost any street in Dhaka and the change is hard to miss. Every corner of this city is filled with a variety of restaurants-Dumplings steam in roadside stalls. Sushi rolls appear in small restaurants. Burgers are sold alongside French fries. Global cuisine has been a staple of the...