How many Indigenous authors can you name?
There is a lack of recognition for Indigenous writers and publishers at national events like the Amar Ekushey Book Fair.
7m ago
Eid shopping a priority above health safety?
The government has directed all supermarkets, malls and shops of Dhaka city to adopt precautionary measures to stop the spread of Covid-19. However, the markets are struggling to maintain proper health and safety measures as there are large crowds of people shopping before Eid-ul-Fitr.
3y ago
Filing complaints now easier than ever
It was quite a pleasant surprise for Kawser Alam when he found Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) workers clearing the dumped waste in front of his house, a day after he lodged a complaint through an app called “Sobar Dhaka”.
3y ago
Footpath, road blocked by DNCC’s structure
Dhaka residents usually come across footpaths and roads being blocked by vendors and parked vehicles. As a result, they may have to jaywalk or manoeuvre their vehicles through the obstacles, hoping that one day authorities will clear the path.
3y ago
Here’s hoping next year’s book fair is Covid-19 free
Yesterday was the last day of this year’s Ekushey Boimela. Marked by a delayed start and a lockdown announcement midway, the book fair -- originally scheduled to end on April 14 -- ended two days earlier due to the surge in Covid-19 cases across the country.
3y ago
(Mist) cannons to fight pollution!
To control dust pollution in the capital and maintain air quality, Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) have begun operating two truck-mounted
3y ago
Ekushey Book Fair : ‘Better promotion would have drawn more visitors’
As soon as the gate of Amar Ekushey book fair opened at 3pm yesterday, visitors started coming in. Among lone visitors and groups, there were students, couples, families university students, couples and families joining in the festivity of the fair.
3y ago
Ekushey Book Fair : Young readers thrilled to meet favourite writer
On the fifth day of the book fair, the crowd was a little relaxed at the Suhrawardy Udyan yesterday.
3y ago
July 27, 2018
A silent menace
When she was a child, Priyanka Ahmed Oninda needed blood transfusion due to severe shortage of blood. Her family arranged donors and she was given bags of blood; all seemed well.
July 25, 2018
‘Support from govt needed to win gold'
Anticipation was running high as the clock was ticking. A group of four Bangladeshi contestants at International Biology Olympiad (IBO) 2018 nearly stopped breathing as they eagerly waited to hear their country's being called out on the winning list.
June 15, 2018
Those who can't go home for Eid
When people are leaving Dhaka city in droves to be with their loved ones during the Eid holidays, Mohammad Samad, whose family home is in Kamalganj upazila, Moulvibazar, cannot.
June 2, 2018
Dreams denied
Rajon has been taking preparations for a year to go abroad for higher studies after completion of his honours degree from a private university of Sylhet. He intended to pursue a master's degree in marketing, hoping to secure a bright career.
May 31, 2018
Giving forsaken girls a shot at better future
Sonia Akhter has not seen her mother for more than eight years, nor has she spoken to her ever since she was abandoned at an
May 15, 2018
5,200 teachers losing hope on MPO inclusion
Two years ago, Shahina Akter got her first job as an additional class teacher (ACT) in a madrasa in her village in Tentulia of Panchagarh.
March 17, 2018
In search of light
Every child has a light within. With a bit of help -- education that is -- the light can shine on others and stamp out the darkness in the society.
March 8, 2018
United they travel
The desire to see the unseen and know the unknown is perhaps latent inside every individual. The memories we make during
March 4, 2018
Learn the history of 71: Mash
Mashrafe Bin Mortaza is a very emotional character but he always uses his emotional energy as a positive influence while leading
March 1, 2018
Too soon to end
It was almost seven. The evening had already spread out against the sky.
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