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The three-domed mosque sits in the garden of Musa Khan, embedded within a dense institutional fabric.

Musa Khan’s Mosque: A Mughal monument in the shadow of Curzon Hall

This layered site condition—Mughal garden, colonial institution, modern academic campus—frames the mosque not as an isolated monument, but as a surviving fragment within successive spatial...

The NAAF Dormitory in Teknaf presents a minimalist white façade, its clean geometry and elongated form responding to the surrounding river landscape. Photos: Courtesy

NAAF Dormitory in Teknaf: A collaboration between simplicity and nature-embracing architecture

Greenery-filled outdoor seating at Pinewood Café shows how converted apartments in Bashundhara are being adapted into relaxed café spaces. Photo: Pinewood

From homes to hospitality: Dhaka’s quiet architectural transformation

In traditional houses above the verandas, there were sunbreakers—louvre-like elements—so that direct solar radiation could not enter. Photo: TBS

Rethinking Dhaka’s homes in an age of heatwaves

Sketch: TBS

How DBL Ceramics is rethinking tile waste through TileChalk

A seamless resin floor extends wall-to-wall without grout lines, enhancing spatial continuity while offering waterproof, mould-resistant performance suited to Bangladesh’s humid climate. Photo: Collected

How to incorporate resin in your home decor

The blue-green of the solid wood door finds resonance in the Gond painting on the passage wall in this stunning Mumbai home. Photo: Shabnam Gupta

Beyond the door: How accessories make an inviting first impression

Characterised by minimalist compositions and large-scale figurative illustrations, Tirtho’s murals can bring a wall to life. Artwork by Reesham Shahub Tirtho

How interior murals are redefining spaces in Bangladesh

Blue pottery plates are a popular wall decor item across cultures. Photo: Craft and walls

More than crockery: Tableware as interior decor

At Sol in Gulshan, Korean barbecue is housed within an architecture of transitions, where wood, light and sound quietly separate the diner from Dhaka’s relentless pace. Photos: Courtesy

Bangladeshi craft meets Korean design at Sol restaurant

The 3 Defining Interior Trends for Bangladesh in 2026

The 3 Defining Interior Trends for Bangladesh in 2026

The 275 to 650 square feet apartments in Bashundhara mainly target university students. Photo: Maati Properties Ltd

Is compact home architecture the new trend in Dhaka?

Ratten flower chair is extremely popular among decor enthusiasts these days. PHOTO: MY HOME TALES

How local materials are reclaiming modern interiors