Sherpur flash flood: The unseen struggles of Indigenous and Bangalee families
Though the floodwaters didn’t linger in most places, they left behind uncertainty for lakhs of people.
1m ago
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.
9m 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
March 8, 2020
Construction work leaves Manik Mia Avenue sidewalk in disarray
Development work is an inseparable part of urbanisation. It is inevitable that sometimes even the busiest footpaths will have to be blocked, for the sake of maintaining the asphalt or repairing the utility lines that run underneath.
February 29, 2020
Migratory writers flock to the fair
Ekushey book fair has become a symbol of our national identity. The overwhelming presence of not just literary enthusiasts but also writers, poets and publishers at Bangla Academy and Suhrawardy Udyan speaks volumes about the love for books in our hearts.
February 26, 2020
Drizzle no damper for bookworms
Although spring sky took a shade of uncharacteristic gloom yesterday, it was no match for last-minute shoppers, who turned out in droves at Amar Ekushey Grantha Mela.
February 25, 2020
A risky, stinking commute
The walkway along the Shahjadpur canal that goes through in Baddda and Shahjadpur has become a risky commute for locals due to a lack of safety railings along it, leaving pedestrians -- especially children -- at a risk of falling in.
February 24, 2020
Keeping indigenous culture alive through literature
They say, this land has been my home for thousands of years
February 21, 2020
Education in mother tongue: Govt move for ethnic minority students faltering
The government move to ensure children from ethnic communities are given early childhood education in their mother tongue is apparently falling flat due to a lack of teachers with a good command of these languages.
February 20, 2020
Getting more out of books
In this era of connectivity, digital technology has a deep impact on book publishing and the way people read.
February 15, 2020
A day of red and yellow
Dhaka is known for its festivities. Be it Eid, Puja, or Pahela Baishakh celebrations, there’s at least a few occasions that are celebrated en masse every month.
February 13, 2020
A fun way to raise fire safety awareness
Among the innumerable stalls and pavilions at this year’s Amar Ekushey Grantha Mela, you might spot an unusual stall where individuals in uniform are giving instructions about what to do in case of burn injuries.
February 10, 2020
In the realm of allegories
While literary fiction remains the heavyweight at Amar Ekushey Grantha Mela, a loyal fan base has kept poetry well and truly alive at the month-long book fair.
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