Book cafes redefined the Eid holiday for young Dhakaites

The spirit of Eid in Dhaka has always been about togetherness. Traditionally, the first three days are a whirlwind of family visits, heavy meals, and the exchange of crisp banknotes known as Salami. However, as the city evolves, so does its youth. For college and university students, the desire to...

Surge of Board, Dice, and Card Games in Bangladesh

The landscape of leisure in Bangladesh is undergoing a quiet but colourful revolution. If you stepped into a middle-class living room twenty years ago, you would likely see elders huddled over a standard deck of cards playing 29 or Rummy. You might hear the frantic clicks of a Ludo board...