Hossien Muhammed Zaki
The lost world of Dhaka's courtesans and baijis
15 June 2026, 15:18 PM
Today, the memory of the baijis survives only in the recollections of a handful of elderly witnesses, and in a few rare photographs, within whose fading frames lingers a poignant history of neglect and oblivion.
15 June 2026, 15:18 PM
A roadmap for rickshaw management is essential
26 November 2024, 03:00 AM
Immediate action is needed to establish and enforce operating guidelines for both pedal and battery-powered rickshaws.
26 November 2024, 03:00 AM
Laughter and Thrills: A History of Circus in East Bengal
16 July 2023, 18:00 PM
The circus industry in Bengal experienced a significant boost during the 19th century, thanks to the arrival of Russian and European performers, as well as contributions from Africans, Mongolians, and other Asians in the 20th century.
16 July 2023, 18:00 PM