Car Culture

We explore the people, stories, and ideas shaping Dhaka’s automotive identity — where cars are more than machines.

  • Curated Cars: Raising the Bar on Dhaka’s Motoring Scene

    Curated Cars: Raising the Bar on Dhaka’s Motoring Scene

    Two years in, Waiz Rahim and Mustavi Irtiza Basher have turned Curated Cars from a one-off gamble into something Dhaka’s car scene actually looks forward to. Here’s what was really behind it. Most car meets in Dhaka are ad hoc and lack polish: owners bring their cars park them randomly, hope the crowds care more about the cars than about…

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  • Northern: Redefining Car Culture in Dhaka

    Northern: Redefining Car Culture in Dhaka

    A Conversation on Curation, Culture, and the Future of Automotive Expression In a city as intense and fast-moving as Dhaka, car culture has traditionally revolved around meets, noise, and spectacle. But Northern set out to challenge that formula—transforming an abandoned warehouse into an immersive exhibition space where automobiles were not just displayed, but experienced. We sat down with the mind…

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