Heatwave putting strain on kidney, heart hospitals
Amid the blistering heatwave across the country, specialised hospitals in the capital are grappling with an influx of patients with conditions such as heart and chronic kidney diseases.
1h ago
Mohammadpur Geneva Camp: Narcos clashing over new heroin spot
Mohammadpur Geneva Camp, where narcotics trade is rampant, has been witnessing clashes every day since the day after Eid-ul-Fitr.
5d ago
Fire at Shishu Hospital: No casualties, but facility suffers heavy damage
The intensive care unit (ICU) and high dependency unit (HDU) of the cardiology department at Bangladesh Shishu Hospital and Institute were burned in a fire yesterday.
6d ago
Eid Holidays: Patients endure hours of wait at understaffed Pongu Hospital
Arosh Mia, a 35-year-old autorickshaw driver from Narsingdi’s Raipura, found himself in a difficult situation in the afternoon of Eid-ul-Fitr. After his right leg was broken in an accident, he knew he needed medical attention fast. He rushed to the National Orthopedic Hospital and Rehabilitation Institute (Nitor), popularly known as Pongu Hospital, hoping to get the help he needed.
1w ago
‘Duty comes first’: Eid sacrifices of traffic police
While others celebrate Eid with loved ones, Traffic Constable Joynal Abedin of Gulshan Zone stands guard.
1w ago
A tale of joy
As the sun hung low in the sky, casting a warm golden hue over the bustling streets of Dhaka in the afternoon of Eid, city residents -- both well-off and those with modest incomes -- visited the museums and other attractions in the city, determined to create memories
2w ago
A family wiped out on Eid day
All three family members, along with two others, died after being struck by the broken mooring line of a passenger launch.
2w ago
March 17, 2024
Price cap is not working
The price cap on 29 commodities exists on paper only as most of those items are being sold at prices higher than those fixed by the government.
March 16, 2024
Government sets prices of 29 food items
The move aimed at reining in price spiral during Ramadan; experts doubt its effectiveness
March 15, 2024
‘Why did such tragedy befall my son?’
When the devastating fire broke out from a gas cylinder in Gazipur’s Kaliakoir on Wednesday evening, Shah Alam, a salesman of an ice cream company, rushed to douse the fire with nearby locals.
March 13, 2024
Daily essentials still out of reach
Idris Miah, a roadside makeshift iftar seller, went to Karwan Bazar Kitchen Market to buy kheshari dal (grass peas), an essential ingredient for piyaju, a popular item for iftar.
March 12, 2024
Prices of Ramadan essentials surge
Despite the government’s repeated assurances of stability in kitchen markets during Ramadan, the prices of some commodities, mainly consumed during iftar, have seen a substantial surge, hurting people from limited income groups.
March 10, 2024
No good news for consumers in Ramadan
With Ramadan just two days away, consumers will have to deal with the hiked prices of essential for the month of fasting this year.
March 2, 2024
Death came draped in smoke
Around 11:30pm, there were murmurs of one death. By then, the fire had been burning for over an hour.
March 2, 2024
Looking for loved ones at morgues
A phone call, followed by an everlasting silence.
March 2, 2024
Families lost in flame
It was a leap day on Thursday, and many decided to celebrate the day that comes every four years with dreams and promises to be in a better place in life when the next one arrives.
February 29, 2024
Consumers brace for price shocks
Consumers are bracing for multiple price shocks ahead of Ramadan that usually marks a period of high household spending.
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