Press council: An institution still finding its feet after four decades
Established over four decades ago, the Bangladesh Press Council -- beset by a lack of manpower, and currently without a board -- is yet to become a body that wields meaningful authority in the country's journalism landscape
10h ago
Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmad Park: Another park getting encroached?
Amid the scarcity of parks and open spaces in the capital, Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmad Park in Gulshan 2 provided some respite to people from all walks of life, earning appreciation due to its aesthetic beauty.
1d ago
Fish, chicken get pricier
The prices of chicken, fish, and onion have gone up in Dhaka’s kitchen markets, putting the low-income people in a bind.
1d ago
Nano, microplastics accumulating in our lungs: Study
Nanoplastics and microplastics have entered and accumulated in our lungs, potentially causing serious long-term respiratory damage, according to a new study
1w ago
From quiet neighbourhood to bustling food hub
About a decade ago, very few people were seen roaming around Kazir Dewri’s Stadiumpara in Chattogram city.
1w ago
Fire at Shishu Hospital: No casualties, but facility suffers heavy damage
The intensive care unit (ICU) and high dependency unit (HDU) of the cardiology department at Bangladesh Shishu Hospital and Institute were burned in a fire yesterday.
2w ago
Dhanmondi Shahi Eidgah: A Mughal relic that has withstood time
People have been offering Eid prayers at the Eidgah for almost 400 years
3w ago
Hilsa a luxury for most
For many Bangalees, mornings of Pahela Baishakh seem to be incomplete without eating hilsa. This causes a rise in the demand for the country’s national fish ahead of the first day of Bangla New Year.
3w ago
May 4, 2024
Press council: An institution still finding its feet after four decades
Established over four decades ago, the Bangladesh Press Council -- beset by a lack of manpower, and currently without a board -- is yet to become a body that wields meaningful authority in the country's journalism landscape
May 4, 2024
Fish, chicken get pricier
The prices of chicken, fish, and onion have gone up in Dhaka’s kitchen markets, putting the low-income people in a bind.
May 4, 2024
Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmad Park: Another park getting encroached?
Amid the scarcity of parks and open spaces in the capital, Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmad Park in Gulshan 2 provided some respite to people from all walks of life, earning appreciation due to its aesthetic beauty.
April 24, 2024
Nano, microplastics accumulating in our lungs: Study
Nanoplastics and microplastics have entered and accumulated in our lungs, potentially causing serious long-term respiratory damage, according to a new study
April 24, 2024
From quiet neighbourhood to bustling food hub
About a decade ago, very few people were seen roaming around Kazir Dewri’s Stadiumpara in Chattogram city.
April 20, 2024
Fire at Shishu Hospital: No casualties, but facility suffers heavy damage
The intensive care unit (ICU) and high dependency unit (HDU) of the cardiology department at Bangladesh Shishu Hospital and Institute were burned in a fire yesterday.
April 11, 2024
Dhanmondi Shahi Eidgah: A Mughal relic that has withstood time
People have been offering Eid prayers at the Eidgah for almost 400 years
April 9, 2024
Hilsa a luxury for most
For many Bangalees, mornings of Pahela Baishakh seem to be incomplete without eating hilsa. This causes a rise in the demand for the country’s national fish ahead of the first day of Bangla New Year.
April 7, 2024
Bangabandhu Wage Earners’ Centre Low-cost facility for expats going unnoticed
Mohammad Belal Hossain, 50, came to Dhaka from Khulna to see off his son Mizanur Rahman, who flew to Saudi Arabia on February 18.
April 4, 2024
KNF behind attack in Ruma
Criminals, who stormed the Ruma Upazila Parishad complex on Tuesday night, took 14 weapons, including two light machine guns, of security personnel but failed to take any money from the Sonali Bank branch there, investigators said.
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