Cultural hub

Segunbagicha, which was once like a nifty mofussil town, has now evolved into a bustling centre of government, private offices and courts. Photo: Syed Zakir Hussain
Panorama

Segunbagicha: From Dhaka’s cultural capital to a commercial centre

The transformation of Segunbagicha from an elite residential area to a bustling commercial hub is a story of rapid urbanisation and shifting priorities

Due to the presence of schools, coaching centres and restaurants in the area, the new demographic at these galleries is notably younger, adding a vibrant and youthful energy to the area's cultural scene. Photo: Saqlain Rizve
Panorama

From Dhanmondi to Lalmatia Block D: Dhaka’s new cultural canvas

Aziz Super Market: The death of a cultural hub
Videos

Aziz Super Market: The death of a cultural hub

Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

Prachya Sangha in Jashore: A lighthouse of Eastern culture

Chhayanaut Bhaban from the street. Photo: Bashirul Huq and Associates
Habitat

Chhayanaut: An architectural take on restoring a cultural hub