Dipan Nandy

Kasaituli residents describe the railing collapse that claimed 3 lives in today’s earthquake

Around 79,000 certificates issued through its ‘own server’ now invalid; residents face extra hassle, costs

The Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has begun constructing a ward office occupying the footpath and a part of the Pragati Sarani near Baridhara point without assessing its impact on traffic and pedestrian movement.

The Anti-Corruption Commission will no longer require government approval to file cases against judges and public servants, according to the draft ACC Ordinance 2025.

The smoke, dust, and concrete walls of Dhaka seem to be closing in, making it harder to breathe each day. In this bustling city, catching sight of greenery feels like a rare stroke of luck. Yet, the answer to relief lies close -- in trees. A little shade, a breath of oxygen, a moment of peace.

The observation came after reviewing fires at Dhaka airport, CEPZ, and Mirpur chemical depot

The pass rate for Higher Secondary Certificate and equivalent exams has suffered a steep fall to 58.83 percent, the lowest in 21 years.

Years go by, vehicles come and go, and assurances are made one after another. Yet the Golartek playground in Mirpur-1 has not been freed from occupation.

Since the rewards declaration, only 25 firearms and 190 rounds of ammunition were recovered

From eco-friendly materials to folk artistry, this mandap invites visitors to experience spirituality through the senses

Under the autumn sky, sunlight and clouds play hide-and-seek as Kashful sway gently in the breeze.

In the heart of Dhaka, amid the city’s relentless pace, a silent grave has reclaimed its dignity.

The change has left thousands of small businesses and families struggling to send packages to America

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) built two modern slaughterhouses to ensure hygienic animal slaughtering -- one in Old Dhaka’s Kaptan Bazar and another in Hazaribagh of the Dhanmondi area.

Remember whenever you saw someone speaking through a microphone -- be it at a rally, a meeting, or a grand procession -- there was one thing in common. In front of the mic, a small sign read: “Call-Ready”.

Construction of a six-story building beside Paris Road in Mirpur, locally known as Paris Market, began in 1996 and was erected by 2007. Since then, 18 years have passed, but no further work has been done on the structure.

With fear, grief, and uncertainty, a family from Barguna’s Bamna spends every single day of their lives in an agonising wait.

Like most other shopping malls in Dhaka -- a city of over 20 million people -- the Sundarban Square Super Market at Gulistan is a daily hub for thousands of buyers and sellers.

For five consecutive fiscal years, Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has failed to meet its revenue collection targets, with the shortfall in 2024-25 being the largest in recent years.

Mohammad Ali, another resident from Basabo, said, “My building’s approval was stuck for six months. This problem has already added two more months to the delay.”