Old Dhaka Heritage Walks – discovering a secret Dhaka
Old Dhaka Heritage Walks – discovering a secret Dhaka Faizul Khan Tanim takes a stroll down memory lanes where myths unfold and stories of conservation are told The significance of Puran Dhaka (Old Dhaka) heritage walks lies greatly in the storytelling and therefore, appreciation will start once you see the historical structures through the eyes of a passionate, a patriot and you will love it once you feel that you are rediscovering history. Ace architect Taimur Islam and his fascinating wife Homaira Zaman and Shamira Islam are the heart and soul of Urban Study Group (USG). USG is a voluntary organization, campaigning for the conservation of the heritage of Bangladesh, and at present their work is mostly focused on Puran Dhaka. USG’s heritage walks in and around the different mohallas (suburbs) of old Dhaka are about discovering the fascinating history behind what is now known as the city of personal biographies and organic phenomenon – the hustle and bustle, the people and th