Prabir Das

Prabir Das is a PhotoJournalist of The Daily Star. PhotoJournalist | Videographer | Mobile Journalism

Nature Quest: Life in the city

A troop of rhesus macaques on the hunt for some food in a residential area in the capital’s Gulshan-2. Rhesus monkeys account for a large portion of the country’s urban wildlife.

4m ago

In pictures: May Day rallies calling for greater labour rights held across capital

Marking the May Day today, a number of labour, political, and professional groups held events and demonstrations across the capital today

6m ago

Heatwave leaves day labourers in the lurch

Despite their willingness to brave the unprecedented temperatures, many day-labourers are still not finding jobs as most employers have put their projects on hold since they are not getting the optimal output from day labourers.

6m ago

Hero Alom assaulted near polling centre

Independent candidate Ashraful Alom, popularly known as Hero Alom, in the Dhaka-17 by-polls was physically assaulted at a polling centre in Banani

1y ago

One-day meat markets spring up in Dhaka

Makeshift markets for selling meat of sacrificial animals were set up today in various areas of the capital including Mohammadpur, Khilgaon, Elephant Road and Karwan Bazar level crossing

1y ago

Eid rush: Sale of advance bus tickets begins

Sumaiya, who intends to go to Rangpur to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr with her family, came to the counter to collect bus ticket right after sehri..Her face lit up after she succeeded following a long wait in the queue at the Gabtoli Bus Counter in Dhaka..As the advanced bus ticket sales fo

1y ago

Metro Rail: Huge crowd for weekend ride

Mohammad Sohel, an employee at a firm, did not get metro tickets after waiting in a long queue for around three hours at Agargaon Station yesterday.

1y ago

Long line, longer wait... but it was worth it!

People have been queueing since early morning to get a ride on the metro rail. However, many had to return after failing to secure tickets.

1y ago
July 5, 2024
July 5, 2024

Nature Quest: Life in the city

A troop of rhesus macaques on the hunt for some food in a residential area in the capital’s Gulshan-2. Rhesus monkeys account for a large portion of the country’s urban wildlife.

May 1, 2024
May 1, 2024

In pictures: May Day rallies calling for greater labour rights held across capital

Marking the May Day today, a number of labour, political, and professional groups held events and demonstrations across the capital today

May 1, 2024
May 1, 2024

Heatwave leaves day labourers in the lurch

Despite their willingness to brave the unprecedented temperatures, many day-labourers are still not finding jobs as most employers have put their projects on hold since they are not getting the optimal output from day labourers.

July 17, 2023
July 17, 2023

Hero Alom assaulted near polling centre

Independent candidate Ashraful Alom, popularly known as Hero Alom, in the Dhaka-17 by-polls was physically assaulted at a polling centre in Banani

June 30, 2023
June 30, 2023

One-day meat markets spring up in Dhaka

Makeshift markets for selling meat of sacrificial animals were set up today in various areas of the capital including Mohammadpur, Khilgaon, Elephant Road and Karwan Bazar level crossing

April 7, 2023
April 7, 2023

Eid rush: Sale of advance bus tickets begins

Sumaiya, who intends to go to Rangpur to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr with her family, came to the counter to collect bus ticket right after sehri..Her face lit up after she succeeded following a long wait in the queue at the Gabtoli Bus Counter in Dhaka..As the advanced bus ticket sales fo

December 31, 2022
December 31, 2022

Metro Rail: Huge crowd for weekend ride

Mohammad Sohel, an employee at a firm, did not get metro tickets after waiting in a long queue for around three hours at Agargaon Station yesterday.

December 30, 2022
December 30, 2022

Long line, longer wait... but it was worth it!

People have been queueing since early morning to get a ride on the metro rail. However, many had to return after failing to secure tickets.

May 2, 2022
May 2, 2022

Unbearable Dhaka turns 'likable'

Tanveer and Hamza—both students of class nine, live in Gopibagh. Both of them also like cycling. But their parents never allowed them to go to the main roads or highways with bicycles in fear of accidents.

July 25, 2020
July 25, 2020

Is the ban proving counterproductive?

Despite suspension of ridesharing services via motorcycles due to health safety concerns, bikers can still be seen with their vehicles parked at intersections in the capital, waving to potential passengers, and with some success too, as many commuters still choose the verbal-contract service despite the risks associated.