Hero Alom assaulted near polling centre
Independent candidate Ashraful Alom, popularly known as Hero Alom, in the Dhaka-17 by-polls was physically assaulted at a polling centre in Banani
One-day meat markets spring up in Dhaka
Makeshift markets for selling meat of sacrificial animals were set up today in various areas of the capital including Mohammadpur, Khilgaon, Elephant Road and Karwan Bazar level crossing
Eid rush: Sale of advance bus tickets begins
Sumaiya, who intends to go to Rangpur to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr with her family, came to the counter to collect bus ticket right after sehri..Her face lit up after she succeeded following a long wait in the queue at the Gabtoli Bus Counter in Dhaka..As the advanced bus ticket sales fo
Metro Rail: Huge crowd for weekend ride
Mohammad Sohel, an employee at a firm, did not get metro tickets after waiting in a long queue for around three hours at Agargaon Station yesterday.
Long line, longer wait... but it was worth it!
People have been queueing since early morning to get a ride on the metro rail. However, many had to return after failing to secure tickets.
Unbearable Dhaka turns 'likable'
Tanveer and Hamza—both students of class nine, live in Gopibagh. Both of them also like cycling. But their parents never allowed them to go to the main roads or highways with bicycles in fear of accidents.
Is the ban proving counterproductive?
Despite suspension of ridesharing services via motorcycles due to health safety concerns, bikers can still be seen with their vehicles parked at intersections in the capital, waving to potential passengers, and with some success too, as many commuters still choose the verbal-contract service despite the risks associated.
Deaths in hills: Why and how
Hill cutting for illegal establishments is one of the key reasons behind the recent series of landslides in Rangamati, the worst in a decade that killed at least 120 people. Even after the landslides, many such dangerous and risky establishments have been found in the district.
July 17, 2023
Hero Alom assaulted near polling centre
Independent candidate Ashraful Alom, popularly known as Hero Alom, in the Dhaka-17 by-polls was physically assaulted at a polling centre in Banani
June 30, 2023
One-day meat markets spring up in Dhaka
Makeshift markets for selling meat of sacrificial animals were set up today in various areas of the capital including Mohammadpur, Khilgaon, Elephant Road and Karwan Bazar level crossing
April 7, 2023
Eid rush: Sale of advance bus tickets begins
Sumaiya, who intends to go to Rangpur to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr with her family, came to the counter to collect bus ticket right after sehri..Her face lit up after she succeeded following a long wait in the queue at the Gabtoli Bus Counter in Dhaka..As the advanced bus ticket sales fo
December 31, 2022
Metro Rail: Huge crowd for weekend ride
Mohammad Sohel, an employee at a firm, did not get metro tickets after waiting in a long queue for around three hours at Agargaon Station yesterday.
December 30, 2022
Long line, longer wait... but it was worth it!
People have been queueing since early morning to get a ride on the metro rail. However, many had to return after failing to secure tickets.
May 2, 2022
Unbearable Dhaka turns 'likable'
Tanveer and Hamza—both students of class nine, live in Gopibagh. Both of them also like cycling. But their parents never allowed them to go to the main roads or highways with bicycles in fear of accidents.
July 25, 2020
Is the ban proving counterproductive?
Despite suspension of ridesharing services via motorcycles due to health safety concerns, bikers can still be seen with their vehicles parked at intersections in the capital, waving to potential passengers, and with some success too, as many commuters still choose the verbal-contract service despite the risks associated.
June 23, 2017
Deaths in hills: Why and how
Hill cutting for illegal establishments is one of the key reasons behind the recent series of landslides in Rangamati, the worst in a decade that killed at least 120 people. Even after the landslides, many such dangerous and risky establishments have been found in the district.
June 15, 2017
Rangamati in food, fuel crisis
The situation in Rangamati, that witnessed a devastating series of landslides in a decade which claimed 108 lives, is turning grave. Barely two days have passed and food, power and fuel crisis has struck the district. With road links off and monsoon weather, fears are on that things might worsen.
June 12, 2017
Horror haunts the valley of Longadu
Now, the affected villages resemble a deserted wasteland. Villagers say they cannot yet muster the courage to return to their lands, where they would have to start from scratch.
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