So, how many donkeys are there in Bangladesh?
Do you know how many donkeys there are in Bangladesh? The answer is we don't know the numbers
1w ago
AC technicians facing backlog of installation, repair orders
Ferdous Hasan, who lives in the Motijheel area of Dhaka, recently purchased an air conditioner (AC) in a bid to find some respite from the ongoing heatwave sweeping across Bangladesh. However, he has been left frustrated by a prolonged delay in installation.
2w ago
Cotton farming not catching on for lack of govt support: experts
The expansion of cotton farming in Bangladesh has remained stagnant over the years due to a lack of sufficient farmland, manpower and government support, particularly in terms of innovation and investment.
2w ago
Scorching sun, stifling homes
As the scorching summer sun beats down on Korail slum, the tin-shed houses feel like stifling ovens. Inside one such residence we met Asma Akhter. She wiped sweat from her forehead, her clothes all damp.
2w ago
Parents worried as schools reopen amid heat alert
As primary and secondary schools, along with colleges, reopen today, parents are expressing concerns about the scorching heat and its potential impact on their children’s health.
3w ago
Just a slap on the wrist?
What is the punishment for involvement in the embezzlement of Tk 7.35 crore from the government coffer?
3w ago
Women protected by women
Women compartments in metro trains are safeguarded by female police officials to ensure a safe and comfortable commute in an otherwise unsafe city for women.
1m ago
BJMC racking up losses for payroll burden
The Bangladesh Jute Mills Corporation continues to be mired in losses due to the huge payroll burden of its 25 closed factories since 2020.
1m ago
March 2, 2024
They live to tell
“Fire! Fire!”
March 1, 2024
Mother heaves sigh of relief
Nazma Begum heaved a sigh of relief last night when her son Omar Faruk, who had started a new job at Khana's restaurant just six days ago, was rescued from the roof of the building after a major fire broke out on Bailey Road in Dhaka
February 5, 2024
Love, loss and a cruel wait
One month… 30 long days have passed since the nation was shaken by the horrifying images of fire victims on Benapole Express on the night of January 5.
February 2, 2024
Carbofuran: a toxic tale
Responding to a UN call for a worldwide ban, carbofuran, a highly toxic pesticide, was banned by the government last year. However, due to a lack of monitoring and enforcement, the pesticide is still being sold openly across the country.
January 28, 2024
Bangabazar a shell of its old self this winter
Winter is here, but Bangabazar wears an unusual look.
January 27, 2024
Bangabazar a shell of its old self this winter
Traders struggle to bounce back from last April’s fire
January 15, 2024
It's peak season for potato, but prices are still high. Here’s why
A supply disruption is causing the consumers to pay more for purchasing potatoes
January 13, 2024
Tanguar Haor: A paradise lost
The iconic Tanguar Haor, one of Bangladesh’s most important ecologically critical areas, is facing an uncertain future amid growing environmental threats.
January 7, 2024
Benapole Express Fire: Of unanswered calls and missing loved ones
Natasha Jesmin, a teacher of the Academia School in the capital’s Wari, boarded a Dhaka-bound train around 7:00pm on Friday after a visit to her home in Faridpur.
January 6, 2024
‘I don't know if my sister is dead or alive’
Despair follows torching of Benapole Express
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