In pictures: May Day rallies calling for greater labour rights held across capital
Marking the May Day today, a number of labour, political, and professional groups held events and demonstrations across the capital today
5h ago
Heatwave leaves day labourers in the lurch
Despite their willingness to brave the unprecedented temperatures, many day-labourers are still not finding jobs as most employers have put their projects on hold since they are not getting the optimal output from day labourers.
15h ago
Hero Alom assaulted near polling centre
Independent candidate Ashraful Alom, popularly known as Hero Alom, in the Dhaka-17 by-polls was physically assaulted at a polling centre in Banani
9m ago
One-day meat markets spring up in Dhaka
Makeshift markets for selling meat of sacrificial animals were set up today in various areas of the capital including Mohammadpur, Khilgaon, Elephant Road and Karwan Bazar level crossing
10m ago
Eid rush: Sale of advance bus tickets begins
Sumaiya, who intends to go to Rangpur to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr with her family, came to the counter to collect bus ticket right after sehri..Her face lit up after she succeeded following a long wait in the queue at the Gabtoli Bus Counter in Dhaka..As the advanced bus ticket sales fo
1y ago
Metro Rail: Huge crowd for weekend ride
Mohammad Sohel, an employee at a firm, did not get metro tickets after waiting in a long queue for around three hours at Agargaon Station yesterday.
1y ago
Long line, longer wait... but it was worth it!
People have been queueing since early morning to get a ride on the metro rail. However, many had to return after failing to secure tickets.
1y ago
Unbearable Dhaka turns 'likable'
Tanveer and Hamza—both students of class nine, live in Gopibagh. Both of them also like cycling. But their parents never allowed them to go to the main roads or highways with bicycles in fear of accidents.
2y ago
May 1, 2024
In pictures: May Day rallies calling for greater labour rights held across capital
Marking the May Day today, a number of labour, political, and professional groups held events and demonstrations across the capital today
May 1, 2024
Heatwave leaves day labourers in the lurch
Despite their willingness to brave the unprecedented temperatures, many day-labourers are still not finding jobs as most employers have put their projects on hold since they are not getting the optimal output from day labourers.
July 17, 2023
Hero Alom assaulted near polling centre
Independent candidate Ashraful Alom, popularly known as Hero Alom, in the Dhaka-17 by-polls was physically assaulted at a polling centre in Banani
June 30, 2023
One-day meat markets spring up in Dhaka
Makeshift markets for selling meat of sacrificial animals were set up today in various areas of the capital including Mohammadpur, Khilgaon, Elephant Road and Karwan Bazar level crossing
April 7, 2023
Eid rush: Sale of advance bus tickets begins
Sumaiya, who intends to go to Rangpur to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr with her family, came to the counter to collect bus ticket right after sehri..Her face lit up after she succeeded following a long wait in the queue at the Gabtoli Bus Counter in Dhaka..As the advanced bus ticket sales fo
December 31, 2022
Metro Rail: Huge crowd for weekend ride
Mohammad Sohel, an employee at a firm, did not get metro tickets after waiting in a long queue for around three hours at Agargaon Station yesterday.
December 30, 2022
Long line, longer wait... but it was worth it!
People have been queueing since early morning to get a ride on the metro rail. However, many had to return after failing to secure tickets.
May 2, 2022
Unbearable Dhaka turns 'likable'
Tanveer and Hamza—both students of class nine, live in Gopibagh. Both of them also like cycling. But their parents never allowed them to go to the main roads or highways with bicycles in fear of accidents.
July 25, 2020
Is the ban proving counterproductive?
Despite suspension of ridesharing services via motorcycles due to health safety concerns, bikers can still be seen with their vehicles parked at intersections in the capital, waving to potential passengers, and with some success too, as many commuters still choose the verbal-contract service despite the risks associated.
June 23, 2017
Deaths in hills: Why and how
Hill cutting for illegal establishments is one of the key reasons behind the recent series of landslides in Rangamati, the worst in a decade that killed at least 120 people. Even after the landslides, many such dangerous and risky establishments have been found in the district.
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