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
June 23, 2017
Deaths in hills: Why and how
Hill cutting for illegal establishments is one of the key reasons behind the recent series of landslides in Rangamati, the worst in a decade that killed at least 120 people. Even after the landslides, many such dangerous and risky establishments have been found in the district.
June 15, 2017
Rangamati in food, fuel crisis
The situation in Rangamati, that witnessed a devastating series of landslides in a decade which claimed 108 lives, is turning grave. Barely two days have passed and food, power and fuel crisis has struck the district. With road links off and monsoon weather, fears are on that things might worsen.
June 12, 2017
Horror haunts the valley of Longadu
Now, the affected villages resemble a deserted wasteland. Villagers say they cannot yet muster the courage to return to their lands, where they would have to start from scratch.
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