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Kushti, also known as pehlwani, a form of traditional wrestling contested in the sub-continent, was once a popular sport in Dhaka after having originated during the Mughal period.
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Kushti, also known as pehlwani, a form of traditional wrestling contested in the sub-continent, was once a popular sport in Dhaka after having originated during the Mughal period.
In the heart of Old Dhaka, there lies a neighbourhood with a captivating history, centuries-old buildings and a thriving spice market. Farashganj is located on the northern bank of the Buriganga river. Established in 1780, its principal thoroughfares are BK Das Road and Ahsanullah Road. In today’s issue of the Weekend Read, we will explore the history, mystery, and spice of
History and culture are what make a city come alive and our beloved Dhaka has all these attributes.
Maula Bakhsh Sardar was one of the 22 panchayat leaders of Dhaka. He was also the chief of Sutrapur in Farashganj and the commissioner of Ward-1. Maula Bakhsh Sardar died in 1987. Soon after, his son Azim Bakhsh formed the Maula Baksh Memorial Centre. The Dhaka Centre, an affiliate of the trust, works on preserving the heritage of Old Dhaka. In conversation with The Business