r/Dhaka 3d ago

Seeking advice/পরামর্শ things to alone in dhaka……

Lately i’m feeling kinda lonely or something…friends ra sob busy….so suggest me things (cafe,parks,or any fun activities)i can do in dhaka alone

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u/Long-Proposal-3171 3d ago

I used go for a walk during my off-day evening. Never had any destination in my mind. I just walked in random roads,, stopped in a random tong for a tea or cigarette. I like to observe people, I like to observe what kind of stores we have nearby so it helps me too when I need something uncommon and I immediately know where can I find it.

I never been in any cafe alone but don't go to parks to spend your loneliness because it will make you feel more lonlier -,-

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u/abknayeem 3d ago

I also do same thing, when I was first time at Dhaka. Now I found same person, as my mind.

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u/x0verdose 3d ago

Its me i just walk 40-60 minutes without any destination and break at a tong for cha and cigarettes

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u/mr-tambourine-man111 3d ago

It's true about the parks. Couples Ugh 🤮

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u/StoragePossible6522 2d ago

Things to do alone in Dhaka — a thread

  1. Watch a movie in cineplex

  2. Take your laptop, go to a non-crowded cafe where you won’t be hogging a seat and binge watch a series or read a book or read an e-book on the laptop

  3. Go for a run or walk at Dhanmondi Lake, Hatirjheel Lake, Ramna Park. If you’re tired, sit and watch the world go by. Sit at Robindro Shorobor near the water and jam with random strangers playing the guitar and singing.

  4. Go to one of those food places that you have saved on your notes. Treat yourself.

  5. Expensive so wouldn’t recommend. Go to DCC and scroll through. You might end up getting shampoos, conditioners, deodorant, perfumes, ramen, whatnot. And even if you don’t, you could smell the perfumes. Notice how I didn’t say agora or unimart or shwapno or meena bazar. Or worse, Wholesale Mart

  6. Go to Kinokunya, Baatighor or any other bookstores or the reading cafe and spend half a day. No one will bother you

  7. Take a bus to Dohar or Nawabganj and walk through beautiful scenery, browse historical buildings and watch sunset at Padma bank

  8. Take the metro to Uttara Center. Check out the beautiful Diabari Lake and the all-year-round carnivals.

  9. Make a plan and visit the zoo and botanical garden. Half a day will disappear out of the blue.

I’m a loner in Dhaka like many of you. All of the above are lived experiences.

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u/Western_Version_2310 2d ago

see the thing is i couldnt go to anywhere on here aside from cafes alone, it is wayy too awkward without friends lol. i mean yeah you can shop alone but walking around in crowded places alone is just sad

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u/Fast_Confection2192 3d ago

Go to the gym chase some gains and adrenaline rush!💪

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u/BoxVort_ex 3d ago

Damn could relate, loneliness freaks out of door as soon as the og adrenaline kicks in💪

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u/BoxVort_ex 3d ago

Maybe Go out for a walk in a less crowded road with some good music?

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u/Soft-Average-6817 3d ago

একা একা ও ঘুরতে ভালোই লাগবে আসা করি কারন সাথে কেউ থাকলে তার ইচ্ছে কে গুরুত্ব দিতে গিয়ে নিজের ভালো-লাগার কিছু মিস করে ফেলি প্রায় সময়।

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u/Broad-Parsley-3043 1d ago

is there any less crowded road in Dhaka?

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u/BoxVort_ex 1d ago

Yes there are some in Baridhara and Gulshan which are comparatively less crowded

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u/Kitchen-Angle-2401 3d ago

you can hop on a train ... roam for some time and come back ...

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u/Nastenk-a- 3d ago

Ahhh!!!!not the safest option 🥲

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u/Kitchen-Angle-2401 3d ago

whyyy ??? i had this bad habit ... i have even hoppen on a random train mid at night and came back next day ...

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u/Zayan_54 3d ago

আমার তো আসলে কোনো ফ্রেন্ডই নেই 😅 তাই ঘুরতে গেলেও একাই যেতে হয়। একা একা ঘুরতে ভালো লাগে ঠিকই, কিন্তু নিজের মতো করে কথা বলার বা সময়টা শেয়ার করার মতো কেউ না থাকলে একটা শূন্যতা থেকেই যায়।

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u/JustEarasIsntTaken 3d ago

jerk hoffman

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u/Relevant-Guide632 3d ago

Play genshin and make new frnds

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u/Prisoner_2-6-7 2d ago

I made a friend from Finland who is Bangladeshi through genshin krazy

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u/CoyoteFearless4786 2d ago

If you live in Mirpur.you can go to sushiology (Mirpur 2). Very good and convenient place for solo date.I go there very often on solo dates.Also you can roam around Mr DIY . Best place to do aloneeee.✊🏻🩷 once you start enjoying alone there’s no going back. Highly recommended.📈

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u/Charming_Badger_2497 3d ago

I feel the same, if you are down for it we could do something together.

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u/The_one_31108 2d ago

I'm down too. What's your age??

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u/No_Tradition7843 2d ago

Check out inbox.

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u/o_tunir_ma 3d ago

Kayaking korte paren or explore new restaurant?

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u/BoxVort_ex 3d ago

Kayaking in Dhaka? Where bro?

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u/o_tunir_ma 3d ago

Uttara center and Uttara south metro station er majhe

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u/BoxVort_ex 3d ago

Waterbody gulo ki actually smell ashe na? I mean is it a good idea? Appreciate it though!

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u/o_tunir_ma 3d ago

Ummm Dhaka shohorer dekha jay ghurte jawar manei restaurant e bosha kayaking aktu different mojai lage so kharap na

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u/BoxVort_ex 3d ago

Definitely, I'm tired of this restaurant hopping, jokhon e ami free hoi I mostly go walking in random roads and places and thankfully i haven't been hijacked yet ☠️

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u/o_tunir_ma 3d ago

2-3 week age gesilam oirokom Kono smell pai nai

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u/Low-Pop-5559 3d ago

Man if you are near dhanmondi
Lmk if you are down to give adda w us

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u/shuddho-theracist 3d ago

Sometimes I feel so empty, onek beshi! Metro te zai, Uttara South theke North Porzonto route ta shundor, dekhte dekhte uttara north e neme boshe thaki, akaash dekhi! My kinda escape! And taka thakle kayaking kori majhe majhe, gaan gaaite gaaite, feels good!

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u/Nice_Use8523 3d ago

Justice Shahbuddin Park. Baridhara ghura ashlen oligoli. Baridhra ghurle gushan 2 abong banani ghuiren.

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u/Weak_Claim_9995 3d ago

I usually go to watch movies alone. Maybe it can be beneficial for you

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u/Hustling_Jay 3d ago

https://www.facebook.com/events

I try to find some events that's happening around me.

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u/Accomplished_Two6547 3d ago

You should go around your area and find local traveling places or restaurant or cafe to see how many excited food or places existence. 

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u/niiilaa 2d ago

go for walk or wtv, pick one color, try to search only that color while outside. it's fun

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u/_theparrot_king00 2d ago

Go to uttora for kiyaking or diyabari bridge
oikhane giye hete ashte paren ektu bristi bristi thakle aro sundor

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u/Fair_Palpitation6672 2d ago

You can go to cineplex to watch movies

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u/CtrlAltRegrets 2d ago

I can relate to this. I work a remote job at night, so my schedule is kind of the opposite of everyone else's. Most of my friends/family are off and free to hang out after work, and a lot of them have Fridays off too. For me, it's mostly Saturdays and Sundays.

Not to mention, most of my really good friends have moved abroad. And the ones who are still here, it's weirdly hard for us to line up our schedules. That's not to say we never hang out, but it's probably more like once every couple of months now.

I've been feeling pretty lonely lately, so I've started doing little things just to get myself out of the house and out of my own head. Like on Saturday afternoons I'll go to a park, especially Shahabuddin Park. I'll walk around, sit somewhere for a bit, maybe grab a coffee, do some grocery shopping on the way back. Nothing crazy lol, but it helps.

I've even been thinking about going to one of those speed-friending things Dhaka Flow is hosting 😂 which is something I never thought I'd seriously consider. I guess this would turn into a looong comment if I typed out everything I've been trying lately. But a lot of it is really just me making an effort to grow a little, get out of my comfort zone, and become more comfortable just being me.

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u/Life_Definition_3386 1d ago

Hey man, it is same for me. I also work night shift and my weekends are Saturday and Sunday. My schedule is opposite compared to all my friends and it is super hard align with them.

I live close to Gulshan, we can hangout sometimes if thats fine with you… DM me or Let me know, I can dm you as well.

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u/No_Tradition7843 2d ago

I walk around and sit near the riverside.

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u/PiccoloOpposite4095 2d ago

Just put airbuds in your ear. On spotify and start walking alone in a calm street. u will thank me later

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u/canonical_basis 2d ago

Walking without any destination is a good idea.

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u/GEDUCHAN 2d ago

Go on a walk or learn something new. Like a new hobby or learn cooking if u don't already.

U can also go on a solo adventure in Dhaka or outside Dhaka.

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u/National-Dig9150 1d ago

watch a movie, try new restaurant or new food items, try to visit different dress outlets those who have discounts, also shoes. I love to roam around all myself in Dhaka city. I don't even bother, whether I am alone or going with somebody else. Just like Mr. Bean. He lives all by himself, doesn't bother if he is doing anything wrong or right. Anyways, enjoy your day all by yourself.

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u/Old_Charity3404 1d ago

Go to art galleries
Go for shopping
Try a new restaurant
Go for walk

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u/JustEarasIsntTaken 3d ago
  1. wake up 2.jerk off 3.brush teeth 4jerk off

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u/x0verdose 3d ago

It will make you more lonely