Dhakaites

Milton hurricane is one of the biggest disasters in the history of Tampa city in Florida. A hurricane so big had not hit Tampa in a 100 years. A Bangladeshi family who was traveling during the hurricane season had faced the storms in Miami. They were visiting Florida, and before going to Maimi they visited Tampa and Orlando. They took the risk of going away to Miami by road even when they had the warning about the danger of the hurricane storm hitting soon. They were lucky enough to reach Miami before the storm hit. They confirmed that the hurricane was very strong and it affected a lot of people in Florida advertisements on billboards had been blown away by the strong winds. The air felt very heavy before the storm hit. People were told to evacuate the west coast areas were the hurricane would make its landfall. Milton was a category five storm and the family managed to leave Orlando as a state of emergency was declared by the governor. That night the evening before the storm hit Flor...

Hazrat Shahjalal Airport has completed its work at least 77.5 percent work. It will partially open in October's first week. The project's 90 percent will be completed before time according to Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) Chairman Air Vice Marshal M Mafidur Rahman. This was said at a press conference. There is work going on with the installations and various equipments. Mr. Mafidur said the terminal will be fully functional in 2024 and so there could be a soft opening in the first week of October. This will reduce the load of other two terminals. THIRD TERMINAL Photo Credit: JICA Bangladesh Source:  The Daily Star            Written By: Tasnuva 

​If any of our Dhakaites is visiting Dubai he or she must watch the show La Pearl By Dragon.  The show starts with Opera music and aerial lacked and acrobatics also has some more different stunts.  Event information below: ⬇️ The La Perle live show is something that is beyond the borders of your imagination.  It is a masterpiece of Franco Dragone who is considered to be an outstanding personality and a creative director for Cirque du Soleil and other globally famous shows. The storyline of the fascinating spectacle La Perle lies in the fairy journey of a fisherwoman around the UAE looking for a lost pearl.  Booking La Perle tickets is really a must, whether you are a tourist or a UAE resident. You will surely feel that you have fallen into a dream and transported into another world with scenes of magical projections, epic choreography, breathtaking aerial acrobatics, awe-inspiring motorcycling feats, and astounding diving stunts.  La Perle Al Habtoor city, the l...

Dear Dhakaites have you been thinking of a weekend getaway to resort and spa with your friends and family or maybe with someone special during this pandemic? Bhawal Resort and Spa is worth a visit, It has a relaxing atmosphere with luxurious facilities to indulge your senses. Take a break from it all and step into a place where you can truly leave your worries behind to relax. It is just a short drive away in Sreepur-Gargoria Masterbari Road, Boruipara, Vill Noljani, Gazipur, Dhaka, 1740. Set against a scenic green landscape, the outdoor swimming lets you enjoy the open air and lush green atmosphere of the resort. The resort is surrounded by natural green rainforest. Whether it be a rejuvenating getaway or  a lovely romantic getaway, the place has a very soothing effect on you.  Here are some recent pictures of a recent visit to the resort.  Try it out guys as a weekend getaway  suggestion. Photo Credits: Elia Qudo , Ankan Dip Written by: Hope BD

Are you planning your next year's travel - here is something to consider: In 1957, Oswald-Joseph-Garrow-Fisher, drove his own bus Indiaman on a round trip journey from London to Calcutta. The bus departed from London on April 15, 1957 with 20 passengers on board and returned back to London on August 2, 1957 (Tickets cost £85 for one way and £65 for the round trip). It travelled through France, Italy, Yugoslovia, Bulgaria, Turkey, Iran, and Pakistan. If you want to embark on a similar cross-continental road trip, Adventures Overland is organizing a 70days bus journey through 18 countries covering 20,000kms from India to London. The journey will begin on May 2021. The cost per person is INR 15 lacs which includes all travel and overnight stay arrangements, meals, visa fees, permits, and much more. Only 20 seats are available for the journey.

Photo Captured by Najmul Nahid   Located in the city of Dhaka, the National Assembly Building of Bangladesh, Jatiyo Sangsad Bhaban, stands out as an architectural masterpiece surrounded by water and beautifully landscaped gardens. Famous American architect Louis I. Kahn is the visionary of this masterpiece. Considered to be the largest legislative complex in the world, it is home to all of Bangladesh’s parliamentary activity. Construction commenced in 1961 and was completed on 28 January 1982. Jatiyo Sangsad Bhaban was used for the first time on 15th February 1982 as the venue for the eighth, and last, session of the second parliament of Bangladesh.

The Lalbagh Fort also known as Fort Aurangabad is an incomplete Mughal palace fortress situated in the south western part of Dhaka city. The construction of The Lalbagh Fort began in 1678 by Prince Mohammed Azam a Mughal prince third son of Emperor Aurangzeb. He started the work on the fort when he was viceroy of Bengal. He was in Bengal for 15 months and could not complete the fort as he was called back to Delhi by his father. Later he handed it over to Shaista Khan who was the new viceroy of Bengal to complete it. Shaista Khan's daughter Iran Dukht or Pari Bibi died there. Her death was thought to be an ill omen and so her father did not complete the fort, though he was in Dhaka up to to 1688. The Mausoleum of Pari Bibi is situated at the front as you enter the fort, the Diwan, or Hall of Audience is to the left and the three-domed Quilla Mosque is to the right. they all date back to 1684. The Mausoleum of Pari Bibi was built with unusual materials for construction: black basalt,...

Photograph captured by Asif Rahat Raju Memorial Sculpture (Shontrash Birodhi Raju Sharokh Bhaskarjya) is a sculpture located in University of Dhaka campus. It was created by Shaymol Chowdhury and considered as one of the best sculptures in Bangladesh. It is dedicated to the memory of a student of Dhaka University named Moin Hossain Raju an activist of Bangladesh Student’s Union who was killed while protesting against violence. It was built in the late 1995s.

The newly designed and constructed Senakunja is an iconic landmark in Dhaka. This construction was completed under 9 months and was inaugurated in 2019. This world class event venue can accommodate more than three times its previous capacity. The structure boasts a unique blend of modern and traditional construction using glass, CNC aluminum mesh, ACP, concrete, and steel. The 52 feet tall terracotta murals infront of the Senakunja are one of the tallest in the country which depicts our nation’s rich history and story. It is a spectacular venue and a gem in Bangladesh.

Photo captured by Md Touhidur Rahman Next time you visit Jamuna River bank near Sirajganj, be sure to check out the windmills. This wind power plant is being commissioned on a turnkey basis and is adjacent to the existing 150 MW Sirajganj power plant. Fun Fact: China has the largest wind farm in the world of capacity of 221 GW and is the leader in wind energy, with over a third of the world’s capacity.

Photo captured by Sergio Romero Taj Mahal Bangladesh is a copy of the original Taj Mahal located in Agra, India. It is located 16km east of Dhaka in Sonargaon. Unlike the original, work on the building took only five years and reportedly cost its wealthy owner USD $56 million. Ahsanullah Moni, a wealthy Bangladeshi film-maker, has told how he built a replica of the Taj Mahal so that the poor of his nation can realise their dream of seeing neighboring India's famed monument.

Anyone planning to travel from Dhaka through Dubai Airport? Well here is an update on instructions by the Dubai Airport Authorities. These rules will be effective from 1st August 2020. Travellers from Bangladesh need to be aware.  All passengers are required to obtain a negative COVID-19 certificate before arriving at DXB or BWC. Passengers from Bangladesh will undergo another PCR test upon arrival at DXB or DWC. All passengers including citizens, residents, and tourists departing from DXB or DWC to take to the European Union or United Kingdom are required to carry a negative COVID-19 certificate. Children under the age 12 and children with moderate to severe disabilities are exempt from PCR.  Negative COVID-19 certificate should be valid for 96 hours from the time of PCR.  Source: AOCC@dubaiairpots.ae

The people of  Dhaka have the wonderful opportunity to visit all the historical places of significance within the city. A visit to see the Wall which portrays the history of independence is a very exciting experience for all, whether you are young or old.  The wall called the "Janatar Deyal"  has pictorials made in Terracotta by artists of Bangladesh depicting the history for people to visualize the incidents that took place during the war of Independence. A visual lesson in history for the new generation.  Janatar Deyal Underground, below the Glass Tower Monument and the mural on the 'Janatar Deyal', there is  a Museum of Independence which depicts the struggle for independence of Bangladesh. The history of the nation since Mughal times to independence in 1971 is displayed there. The Museum is the only underground museum in Bangladesh. It is situated in the 67 acres complex at Suhrawardy Udyan, at the sight were Sheikh Mujibur Rahman gave his historic speech de...

The Canon which used to sit at the corner of Gulistan, was a landmark which is remembered by many still. The younger generation have not had the opportunity to see it as often as the older generation. As it is now placed at the entrance of Osmani Uddyan, Ramna, Dhaka. This cannon was built by local technicians on the order of Mir Jumla II, who was appointed as Governor of Bengal by Mughal Emperor Aurangazeb. He ordered two cannons to be built named Bibi Marium and Kale Jamjam also known as Kale Khan. One was given a female name and the other a male. They were placed both sides of the Buriganga Riverin Swarighat in front of 'Barakatra' and the other on a sandbar near Jinjira. They were placed there to defend Dhaka's waterfront from frequent attacks of the Mogh and Arakan pirates.  Jumla took both of these cannons when he attacked Assam. They were later placed in front of the Bara Katra to ward off Arkanese Pirates. The Bibi Mariam survived, but its male named counterpart w...

by Shermana Azam We all are stuck in different countries unable to travel for business trips, family trip, or going back home. Now we have finally got a few airlines arranged with lot of safety precaution in this COVID-19 pandemic and Qatar airways is one of those airlines who has arranged these safety precautions. I recently traveled on Qatar airways and I am sharing a my COVID-19 travel experience from Dhaka to Vancouver. Traveling in this pandemic is tough because you will be going through lots of airport sections and people before boarding the plane. I was a bit stressed about our Dhaka airport since so much was going on else where. But to my surprise it was okay. Passengers were all wearing mask and gloves, maintaining their social distances and following what needs to be done. I upgraded my ticket to travel comfortably which was really rewarding. Qatar Airways provided us with the face shield to wear on flight. Our flight was from Dhaka to Doha to Montreal to Vancouver, BC. A ver...

  The Doel Chattar (aka The Doel Square) is a sculpture of our National Bird, the oriental magpie-robin, locally known as the Doel. It is a popular place for shopping traditional Bangladeshi handicrafts made of bamboo, wood, jute and pottery. Dhaka Doel Chattar In the old days, where the Doel Chattar or Doel Square stands today, near Curzon Hall there used to be a market for slaves. People were sold by merchants from far and wide, who were then taken by their masters, to far off lands like Sumatra, Afghanistan, Syria, and many other places. Dhaka city   is nearly 500 years old. The city is engulfed with many secrets of the past. It is a large city and being the capital of the Mughal Empire, there was open trade and business and the cost of living was cheap.   As the population in the city increased, so did the demand for slaves. There is proof of slave trading in Dhaka found in many different Bengali and English historical documents. This Doel Square was then a sla...