Helemul Alam

‘Good mosquitoes’ may turn tide in dengue battle

An international team of researchers has developed a strain of Wolbachia-infected Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, dubbed “good mosquitoes”.

1d ago

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.

1d ago

Govt to build ‘July Memorial’ at Osmani Udyan

The government is set to construct a July Memorial Monument at Osmani Udyan in Dhaka to commemorate the July uprising.

5d ago

Air purifiers for Dhaka: hope or hype?

DNCC to set up 25-30 such industrial devices in public places to curb pollution; experts skeptical

6d ago

Rain sparks fresh fear of dengue surge

As the rainy season begins to set in, the risk of a surge in dengue cases is rising rapidly, with authorities yet to take adequate preventive measures across the country.

1w ago

UP chairmen’s absence: People suffer amid service disruptions

The situation worsened after the launch of "Operation Devil Hunt" in early February

1w ago

Dengue risk looms with onset of monsoon

With rainfall starting in various parts of the country, the risk of an outbreak of Aedes mosquitoes -- carriers of dengue and chikungunya -- is rising significantly.

4w ago

Caught in toxic grip of a landfill

Soil, groundwater and air pollution poses serious health hazards to people around Amin Bazar landfill

4w ago
March 29, 2025
March 29, 2025

Eid holidays: Dengue surge feared as millions leave Dhaka

As millions have started to leave Dhaka ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations, experts have raised concerns over a potential spike in dengue cases unless preventive measures are taken timely.

March 28, 2025
March 28, 2025

Dug up, unfixed roads: a nightmare for residents

There are several parts of Dhaka city where, if you travel through the roads and alleyways by a rickshaw or an auto-rickshaw, you will experience a jerky ride, as many streets remain unrepaired for months after being dug up by utility service providers.

March 28, 2025
March 28, 2025

Move to revise DAP bad news for Dhaka

The government is weighing potential revisions to the Detailed Area Plan (DAP), a blueprint meant to guide Dhaka’s development, just two years after its approval, raising serious concerns among urban planners.

March 19, 2025
March 19, 2025

Dhaka to get semi-auto signals to tackle jam

Over the years, the authorities spent over Tk 119 crore on modernising the equipment, but Dhaka traffic is mostly managed manually.

March 3, 2025
March 3, 2025

Chawkbazar comes alive with iftar delicacies

The centuries-old Chawkbazar iftar market, the largest in the capital, draws hundreds of visitors daily during Ramadan. Several hundred makeshift stalls sell a variety of delicacies made from meat, vegetables, sweets, milk, and spices -- many dating back to the Mughal era

February 22, 2025
February 22, 2025

Flammable chemicals: Old Dhaka still dangerous as before

The persistent delay in moving the warehouses from the congested neighbourhoods has left residents living in constant fear of another tragedy

February 21, 2025
February 21, 2025

Rise in culex population: Mosquito menace continues

Despite a drop in dengue cases due to the winter chill, city dwellers continue to suffer from an alarming rise in mosquito infestations, with authorities failing to take effective measures to control the surge in Culex mosquitoes.

February 7, 2025
February 7, 2025

Govt moves to build road thru Osmani Udyan

The government has decided to construct a road, connecting Fulbaria’s Phoenix Road to Abdul Gani Road, through the Osmani Udyan, in order to facilitate vehicles heading towards the Secretariat.

February 7, 2025
February 7, 2025

Administrative void hampers DSCC operations

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has been operating without an administrator for over a month, severely disrupting its day-to-day activities.

February 3, 2025
February 3, 2025

Encroachment justified by time constraints?

The Dhaka South City Corporation has decided to revive its four-canal development project with a modified demarcation approach. Initially, the project was to follow the Bangladesh Water Act 2013, which requires keeping a 10-metre buffer from water to determine a river’s width.