Passengers’ woes at Sadarghat
Launch operators offload them at risk, unruly porters charge high
Launch operators arriving at Sadarghat in the early hours every day offload passengers at risk, as security watch came to nought and the largest river port in Bangladesh runs short of berths.
Uncrowned king in his realm of art
Beauty is said to be in the eyes of the beholder and it can take any shape when imagined by an artist.
Illegal ambulance business thrives at DMCH
Around 24 so-called ambulances are 'illegally' operating at the emergency department of Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH), forcing patients to use their service.
Allot marketplace for potters, save the age-old craft
The potters are now doing business by illegally occupying roadside spots and pavements. They cannot protect their products from rainwater
The city's nearly 50 thousand potters do not have a proper place to sell their ware, threatening the existence of the age-old craft.
Look back on women's role in '71 war
Three freedom fighters ask as they tell their tales
The role of women in the 1971 War of Independence is largely ignored and misconstrued in mainstream history because of the tendency to think of war only in terms of physical fight and exchange of gunshots.
Coins fast disappearing
Coins are fast becoming a tale of yesteryear, turning out to be 'useless' everyday.
Only 50 paisa, one-taka or five-taka coins are still in use.
