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
August 26, 2019
A deafening cacophony
In the last few years, Dhaka has consistently ranked as one of the least liveable cities in the world, and while there are many reasons behind that, there is one that does not get enough attention: noise pollution.
August 9, 2019
The mosquito handler of Lalbagh
As the two city corporations grapple with the dengue outbreak in the capital, the need to use effective insecticides has made the headlines over the last few weeks. However, finding the right mosquitocide requires testing, and field-testing requires standardised samples of mosquitoes.
August 3, 2019
Taps run dry in Madhya Badda
For more than two years, residents of Madhya Badda have been enduring water crisis. The situation persists particularly in Post Office Road area, one of the densely populated parts of Badda, where over 2,000 people live.
July 23, 2019
Rainbow: where mixtape lives on
From outside, the place does not look much -- a small shop, around 7.5 feet by 5 feet, where hardly three-four persons can fit at a time. It may be small, but this record store has a lot of heart to it.
July 6, 2019
Footbridges at the cost of footpaths
Footbridges are common in Dhaka, making the lives of pedestrians easier in a city with maddening traffic.
May 15, 2019
New Market area: steps taken but not adequate
With major fire incidents jolting the capital in recent months, citizens and businesspeople are taking initiatives to address fire safety. And while the efforts are visible, they may not be adequate.
April 21, 2019
Where pedestrians are neglected
Though footpaths are intended for use by pedestrians, the one next to the road between Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC) rail crossing and Hatirjheel is being used for everything else except for the sole reason it was constructed.
April 2, 2019
A boon and a bane
While two-wheeler ridesharing services have brought relief to commuters in the city, lack of regulation has introduced some challenges as well.
March 30, 2019
The last call
It was lunchtime on Thursday and Polly Begum's phone was ringing. It was her husband Atiqur Rahman.
March 22, 2019
A brawl of brains
A hush falls over the concrete bench as a small group is huddled around two men sitting across each other, eyes locked on the 64
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