Dhaka was established as a capital city four hundred years ago with the initiatives of Subedar Islam Khan. Though the city has changed over the centuries, its vibrant culture of adda (leisurely social conversation) has remained unchanged. Over time, the venues of entertainment have shifted—from royal courts to corner tea stalls—but the passion of Dhaka's residents for adda has never faded. From the pages of history, Govinda Shil presents the story of Dhaka's traditional entertainment and adda cu...
