Dipan Nandy

Staff Reporter, The Daily Star

Rise in culex population: Mosquito menace grips Dhaka

Abdullah Abbas, a resident of Dilu Road, uses mosquito repellents daily in a desperate attempt to protect his family from the worsening mosquito situation in Dhaka.

1w ago

S Alam, associates laundered money thru shell firms

Mohammed Saiful Alam and his family have acquired vast wealth at home and abroad, using money siphoned off through loans taken in the name of front companies

1w ago

Tribute to July uprising: Drone show lights up Dhaka's sky

In 12 vivid motifs, the July uprising came alive, tracing the heroism of Abu Sayed and the stirring role of women in the movement

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Welcoming Bangla New Year 1432 in the spirit of ‘Swadesh’

The programme commenced at Dhanmondi's Rabindra Sarobar at 6:00am with a performance by artists from Bengal Parampara Sangeetalay

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451 cases filed in 2024, highest in 5 years

Following the ouster of the Awami League government on August 5, the Anti-Corruption Commission has significantly increased its activities, as the number of cases filed, charge sheets approved, and complaints investigated in 2024 surpassed those of the past five years, according to the commission’s draft annual report.

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Tk 10cr for a food court, Tk 1cr for toilet!

The Dhaka South City Corporation has undertaken a nearly Tk 900 crore project to restore, renovate, and beautify four canals -- Shyampur, Jirani, Manda, and Kalunagar -- to mitigate waterlogging in Dhaka.

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Ex-EC secy Helal under scrutiny for Rohingya NID scam

The Anti-Corruption Commission has launched an investigation into financial transactions that allegedly enabled 55,310 displaced Rohingyas to obtain Bangladesh’s national identity cards and irregularities in the 2018 parliamentary elections.

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Families flock to Dhaka’s Eid fair for shopping and fun

Since morning, the fair has drawn large crowds, with families enjoying shopping, capturing moments through photos, and soaking in the festive spirit

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February 4, 2025
February 4, 2025

A celebration of knowledge

On a bright morning filled with the promise of spring, the Ekushey Boi Mela sprang to life, drawing in crowds eager to celebrate literature and culture.

February 4, 2025
February 4, 2025

ACC convictions hit 8-yr low

This marks a sharp decline from a 57.18 percent conviction rate in 2023, a 10 percent drop in one year

February 2, 2025
February 2, 2025

The wait is over!

The atmosphere around Dhaka University was filled with a special energy yesterday, reflected in the streets and the eager faces of visitors.

February 1, 2025
February 1, 2025

Ekushey Boi Mela kicks off

As soon as the clock struck 5:00pm and the gates of Suhrawardy Udyan opened, enthusiastic book lovers poured into the fairgrounds, exploring the vast collection of literary works

February 1, 2025
February 1, 2025

Curtain lifts on Boi Mela today

The month-long festival of books, begins today.

January 28, 2025
January 28, 2025

Form task force to combat graft within ACC

The Anti-Corruption Commission Reform Commission has proposed forming an independent internal disciplinary division to address corruption within the ACC. It has also called for the creation of a high-powered task force to identify and take swift action against corrupt ACC staff. 

January 26, 2025
January 26, 2025

Promote ACC hotline, public engagement

The Anti-Corruption Commission Reform Commission has urged the ACC to formulate a detailed strategy to combat corruption, proposing short-term, medium-term, and long-term action plans.

January 24, 2025
January 24, 2025

Ziaul Ahsan got Antiguan citizenship for $2 lakh

Ex-Major General Ziaul Ahsan and his family members got the citizenship of Antigua and Barbuda by spending $200,000 and investing another $1.35 million in the twin-island state in the eastern Caribbean Sea, investigators said yesterday.

January 24, 2025
January 24, 2025

ACC offices, special courts in all districts

The Anti-Corruption Commission Reform Commission has proposed a nationwide expansion of the ACC’s activities to strengthen the anti-graft body’s operations.

January 17, 2025
January 17, 2025

Political parties: Elect leaders by secret ballot

Two reform commissions have proposed changing laws to ensure democracy within political parties and promote transparency and integrity in their financing, including election funding.