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Buildings violating height restrictions near Dhaka airport

Flightpaths strewn with tall buildings

22 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Year after year the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) has been battling to keep the airspace surrounding Dhaka’s airports clean of buildings that exceed the height limit.
22 July 2026, 00:00 AM
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The fault in our buildings

18 July 2026, 00:00 AM
A large number of buildings across Bangladesh -- particularly older ones -- were not designed to withstand earthquakes, as they were constructed without fully complying with the Bangladesh National Building Code (BNBC), experts warned.
18 July 2026, 00:00 AM
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Band-aid fixes won’t solve Dhaka’s waterlogging

14 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Dhaka’s persistent waterlogging is driven by fragmented management, the lack of an integrated master plan, unchecked urbanisation, and the steady disappearance of wetlands and canals, according to experts.
14 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Dhaka waterlogging

Downpour drowns Dhaka

13 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Hours of heavy rain yesterday left large parts of Dhaka submerged in ankle- to waist-deep water, crippling traffic, and stranding commuters on streets and people in their homes.
13 July 2026, 00:00 AM
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When rescuers themselves are at risk

11 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Many hospitals, fire stations and other critical facilities remain vulnerable, threatening emergency response after a major quake
11 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Dhaka waterlogging after heavy rain

Waterlogging in Dhaka: Fresh rain lays bare gaps in drainage system

10 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Intermittent rains over the last few days once again left parts of Dhaka submerged, exposing the chronic weaknesses of the city’s drainage system.
10 July 2026, 00:00 AM
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Water crisis grips parts of Mirpur

9 July 2026, 00:00 AM
For the past two months, residents of East Kazipara and Shewrapara in Mirpur have been struggling with recurring water shortages, forcing many families to buy drinking water, depend on water tankers, and wait for hours to cook, bathe, and wash.
9 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Gulshan Banani Baridhara Lake Development Project

Gulshan-Banani-Baridhara Lake / Poor planning leaves dev project short of promise

7 July 2026, 00:00 AM
IMED report cites lack of feasibility study, land acquisition delays for incomplete implementation
7 July 2026, 00:00 AM
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Baldha Garden Road nightmare for drivers

The stretch of the road near Baldha Garden in Wari is not longer than 50 yards, but drivers are reluctant to use this small stretch due
19 August 2015, 18:00 PM

DNCC moves to ease public sufferings

With the aim to spare people sufferings, particularly from traffic jams, ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC)
7 August 2015, 18:00 PM
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Symbol of negligence

A thick black patch of sewage covers the road and entrance to Bangladesh Association for the Aged and Institute of Geriatric Medicine
1 August 2015, 18:00 PM

Fund crisis stops Asad museum's work for 2yrs

Dhaka South City Corporation suspended construction work of Shaheed Asad Sarani Museum in 2013 due to funds shortage, after
24 July 2015, 18:00 PM
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People to the rescue

We published 12 stories on Dhaka's as many parks between April 28 and June 4 revealing how the public spaces were destroyed, occupied or threatened due to the city corporations' direct involvement or negligence.
15 July 2015, 22:01 PM
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Cry for open space

At age four, Farhan Tanvir Tipto did not know how to run. When his father Shahed Siddique noticed it one day, he got scared and immediately took the kid to hospital but the doctor found nothing wrong. He just advised him to let his son run in open spaces.
15 July 2015, 18:00 PM

People to the rescue

Residents of Nazirabazar in Old Dhaka have taken it upon themselves to better their lives by taking care of Shikkatuli Park. The park is
15 July 2015, 18:00 PM
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Taps run dry in Kazipara of Dhaka for 2 months

Over 1,000 families living in North and East Kazipara in the capital have been facing a severe water crisis for about two months.
9 July 2015, 18:00 PM
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Many Dhaka areas without drinkable water supply

Residents of some parts of the capital have been facing a drinking water crisis for the last several years. The water they are supplied with has a bad odour.
8 July 2015, 18:00 PM
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Indira Rd, Rajabazar in pain for digging

The residents of Indira Road and Razabazar are facing immense sufferings as road excavations are going on day after day in the
7 July 2015, 18:00 PM
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Geneva Camp kebabs Dhaka iftar favourite

Though it is not as big as other iftar markets in the capital, the iftar bazar at Geneva Camp in Mohammadpur has gained popularity with customers for its kebabs, and beef and mutton chaaps.
24 June 2015, 18:00 PM
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Bailey Road of capital a rising iftar market

Baily Road in the capital has become one of the most popular spots to buy iftar items from due to the variety of food items it offers.
23 June 2015, 18:00 PM
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Chawkbazar of capital still king of iftar markets

In line with 400-year-long tradition of Dhaka city, over 100 makeshift shops were set up soon after Zohr prayers at the iftar market in Old Dhaka's Chawkbazar with tantalising iftar dishes on the third day of Ramadan.
21 June 2015, 18:00 PM
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Neglect pushes historic place of rest into oblivion

Covering only 0.03 acres, the tiny triangular space at the intersection of Bangshal and Kazi Alauddin roads looks shabby and hardly
3 June 2015, 18:00 PM
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Cars become more important than people

How many parks does Dhaka city need? According to rules, it should be 92, one for each ward. But we have only 54, with several of
28 May 2015, 18:00 PM
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Two vanish from records

How many parks does Dhaka city need? According to rules, it should be 92, one for each ward. But we have only 54,
21 May 2015, 18:00 PM
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City contractor grabs part of Uttara Lake

While the government has taken a plan to develop Uttara Lake at the cost of Tk 35 crore, a city corporation contractor has been filling earth in the water body for the last two weeks.
15 May 2015, 18:00 PM
Parks

Only whispers of past remain

At the main entrance, a plaque reading "Shishu Park" or children's park will puzzle a stranger if she steps into that small strip of land.
12 May 2015, 18:00 PM
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Still there but shrinking fast

Jatrabari Park, which once measured 1.2 acres, has shrunk by two-thirds to less than 0.4 acres, as different organisations including the Dhaka city corporation have occupied the parkland over the years for other purposes.
11 May 2015, 18:00 PM
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Sayedabad pins hope on new mayor

How many parks does Dhaka city need? According to rules, it should be 92, one for each ward. But we have only 54,
9 May 2015, 18:00 PM

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