Old House

Many of the duplex houses in Dhaka from the ‘70s and ‘80s have either been rented out to commercial ventures or are being replaced by high-rise buildings. While a few still exist, they no longer possess the charm they once held. Photo: Mehedi Hasan
Panorama

The last of Dhaka’s ‘70s era duplexes

Dhaka’s skyline today is a sprawling mix of high-rises and modern architecture, but hidden amidst the chaos are remnants of a bygone era — the open terraces, wide balconies and courtyards of the ...

Entering a narrow alley through the main door, one arrives at a small courtyard where sunlight pours in.
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