All you need to know about fire safety in residential buildings
In 2022, the fire service officials in Dhaka evaluated 1,162 buildings and labelled 136 of them as “extremely risky” and 499 as “risky” in terms of fire hazards. The recent incidents in Bailey Road, Moghbazar and Narayanganj demand a closer inspection of the risks of fire hazards not only in commercial buildings but also in residential ones, especially when it comes to highrises.
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‘Safety over aesthetics is my core philosophy’
The Daily Star (TDS): What inspired you to become an architect, and how did you start your journey in this field?
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Bridging the Gap Enhancing Financial Services for SMEs
The SME sector currently contributes approximately 30-32% to Bangladesh’s GDP, showcasing substantial potential to emerge as a leading driver of economic growth in the country in the foreseeable future.
5m ago
'That Coca-Cola ad' only proves the power of boycott
A global brand trying to tell us that we are immature or ignorant for feeling this way is not acceptable.
5m ago
What does the recognition of European nations mean for Palestine?
However, the recognition, in practical terms, is only a symbolic move.
5m ago
Reimagining the urban environment with rivers
What good is a river to a city? Imagine strolling along the riverbanks on a lazy afternoon or just returning home from work. The picturesque sight that a river offers to city dwellers has its own charm. A river, as they say, has something to offer everyone.
5m ago
One more vote, one vote fewer: Why people will and won't go to polls
The Daily Star asked two young voters to explain their decisions as the 12th parliamentary election rolls out.
10m ago
The Runaway Boy: A promise not delivered
The Runway Boy (Eka, 2020), written by Manoranjan Byapari and translated from Bangla by V Ramaswamy, delivers an accurate portrayal of postcolonial Bengal,
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January 15, 2021
Piracy, not even once
Right when I started to write this note in the last moment (as always),
December 25, 2020
Business lessons 2020: What worked and what burned out
This pandemic-ridden year is about to end, but the changes and new practices that it brought to almost every possible sphere of human existence is not ending anytime soon.
December 11, 2020
The newest to a throwback to the 90s
In the second issue of the last month of 2020, we talk about the newest additions in the world of tech, including our regular tech and automobile update and the process of reflecting on specific career choices, like HR.
November 26, 2020
In ‘Azadi’, Arundhati Roy explores the many layers of freedom
Arundhati Roy’s latest, Azadi (Penguin India, 2020), is a collection of nine stand-alone essays, most of which were delivered as lectures or published as columns between 2018 and 2020.
October 16, 2020
Self-defence training against gender-based violence
There is a lot to be done to reach a long-term solution to the problem. This includes law reform, stricter implementation, introducing sex education as a part of the national curriculum and many more.
October 2, 2020
Getting used to life after the new normal
Life after the new normal can be pretty daunting. Even if you think you want to get back to offices from the after months of working from home,
September 17, 2020
‘Ajob Deshe Alice’: Alice’s adventures now in Bangla
Alice’s Adventures in the Wonderland (1865)
September 11, 2020
Why relocation of stray dogs is not the right way to go about it
In mid-August, DSCC declared to start a programme relocating the 30,000 stray dogs of the city to other districts to contain the spread of rabies. We talk to experts and activists to understand why this is not the right method to handle stray animals and what can be done instead.
August 28, 2020
What makes The Prisoner of Azkaban best in the movie franchise?
We were supposed to have a Harry Potter-themed issue for this week, honouring the Hogwarts Express arrival day on September 1.
June 26, 2020
ICU Finder: Website on info for corona patients
The ongoing coronavirus crisis is taking a heavy toll on our already fragile healthcare system. Newer problems are arising every day including lack of testing facilities, specialised care and ICU units for critical patients.
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