Karwan Bazar: Wholesale market relocation starts this month
The relocation of Karwan Bazar, the largest wholesale market hub in the capital, is likely to start by the end of this month.
1w ago
Bailey Road Fire: Leaking gas, shorted electric kettle to blame
The deadly fire at the Green Cozy Cottage shopping mall on the capital’s Bailey Road, which claimed 46 lives on February 29, originated from an electric short circuit at a kettle on the ground floor café named “Cha Chumuk”.
2w ago
Southern Routes: Bus operators charging extra ahead of Eid
Sirajul Islam, a businessman from Dhaka’s Rayerbagh, was waiting for a BRTC bus in Fulbaria bus terminal area around 3:30pm yesterday. He would travel to Barishal with his wife and two sons.
2w ago
One year since Bangabazar fire: Now a shadow of its former self
Even little over a year ago, Bangabazar market used to be crowded with shoppers and traders from dawn till midnight ahead of Eid. But now, it’s a shadow of its former self.
3w ago
Construction of 10-storey complex to begin soon
After a year since the devastating fire at Bangabazar Market in the capital’s Fulbaria, Dhaka South City Corporation is all set to construct a new 10-storey commercial building at the site.
3w ago
Bailey Road Inferno: Rajuk finds gross violation of rules
The owner of Green Cozy Cottage on Bailey Road, where a deadly fire claimed 46 lives on February 29, had no approvals for commercial use of the property.
3w ago
Gazipur fire: Relatives fearing the worst as victims battle for life
With tears in her eyes, Noorjahan was looking towards the hospital’s ward. Kamala Khatoon, her mother, was fighting for her life at the Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery
1m ago
A sweet affair
Dhaka dwellers with a sweet tooth currently have an exciting opportunity to taste numerous distinctive and popular sweets from across the country, as Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy is hosting a five-day sweet fair on its premises.
1m ago
March 8, 2024
'A sweet affair': Mishti mela ongoing at Shilpakala
Dhaka dwellers with a sweet tooth currently have an exciting opportunity to taste various popular sweets from across the country. Currently, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy is hosting a five-day sweet fair, which started on Wednesday
March 7, 2024
720 educational institutions in Dhaka fire-prone
National Ideal College, a popular educational institution in the capital’s Khilgaon, has over 1,600 students attending classes in two separate residential buildings.
March 5, 2024
Inadequate Fire Safety Measures: 3 out of 4 city markets risky
Three in four markets and shopping arcades in Dhaka city lack proper fire safety measures, according to a Fire Service and Civil Defence inspection report.
March 2, 2024
They live to tell
“Fire! Fire!”
March 2, 2024
The last supper: All five of a family die
Only 18 days separated Syed Mobarak Hossain from his dream of taking his family to Italy, where he worked. After years of struggle as a Bangladeshi expatriate, everything was finally falling into place:
March 2, 2024
‘I jumped off the roof to survive’
“Where’s the emergency exit? where’s the emergency exit?” people were shouting all around.
March 1, 2024
Braving injuries to save lives
'It's heartbreaking to see someone burning in front of you, and you can't do anything for them,' says Sheikh Rakib recounting horror
March 1, 2024
'I jumped off the roof for my life'
Recounts one survivor as others say the blaze-hit building has no emergency exit
March 1, 2024
Family of five burnt to death just 18 days before fresh start
For Syed Mobarak Hossain, everything was falling into place after years of struggle
February 29, 2024
Ekushey Boi Mela likely to get new venue
Uncertainty looms over holding the next edition of Amar Ekushey Boi Mela at Suhrawardy Udyan, as the government has decided to take over the ground for construction of a “cultural zone” called Sonar Bangla Sangskritik Boloy.
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