The heritage of Dhaka's oldest mosque, Binat Bibi
Narinda, an area in old Dhaka, is known for traffic jams, crowds, and pollution. Got its name from Narayoner dia, meaning the island of Narayan, now known as Narinda, is popular for its Jhunur morog polao. However, there is another fact that residents of Narinda should feel proud of. It...
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How Language Movement's print legacy shaped a nation
The history of a nation is often told through grand monuments, official proclamations, and the heavy leather-bound volumes of academic history. Yet another history, one told through the fragile pages of magazines, hand-printed pamphlets, and small commemorative books. These are the artifacts of the 'print commons,' a collective space where...
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