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Dhaka, Bangladesh’s bustling capital, is reeling from a surge in violent crime, with 136 murders reported from January to ...
Dhaka's horrendously poor drainage system has continued to be a bane for its dwellers despite the ambitious Tk 262 crore ...
The Bangladesh army chief's call for an early election sparks fresh speculation on the fate of the Prof. Muhammad ...
Already grappling with multiple problems like traffic congestion, mosquito infestations and pollution, Dhaka's residents are now bracing for yet another challenge-waterlogging-as the monsoon ...
After starting the removal of sacrificial animal waste from 2pm till 7:30pm on Thursday, the two city corporations of Dhaka have removed complete waste from 62 wards. This includes 30 wards of Dhaka ...
Tens of thousands of students and youths from a leading Bangladeshi political party have rallied in the capital, Dhaka, calling for a general election in December as discontent grows with the interim ...
The gig economy is rapidly reshaping urban life. The way we shop, eat and travel has been transformed by apps and the ...
The new moon of May occurs on May 26. Two days later the moon will make a close pass to Jupiter in the evening sky, and the ...
An updated transport strategy for Dhaka focuses specifically on pedestrian and cyclist safety issues that were often overlooked or underemphasised in previous urban transport plans. It also takes into ...
On a street-food tour of the Bangladeshi capital, Stuart Butler discovers why the city's trademark curry differs from its ...
Under the banner of “Dhaka City Land Owners Association,” the protesters organised a “Rajuk Gherao” programme, urging the authorities to revoke the current DAP and restore the Dhaka Imarat Nirman Bidh ...