DNCC tears down parts of Sadeeq Agro
Dhaka North City Corporation yesterday knocked down a portion of the farm built illegally by Sadeeq Agro on the land of Ramchandrapur canal in the capital’s Mohammadpur.
6h ago
The Miniket mockery
Defying a ban, millers across the country continue polishing rice excessively and marketing it as “miniket” in the absence of monitoring.
2d ago
The Russell’s viper conundrum
Russell’s viper is not a snake species of a foreign land, rather they have coexisted in the natural ecosystem of the Indian sub-continent for centuries.
2d ago
‘Why fix prices if you can’t enforce it’
Decry customers as govt fails to curb rising cost of essentials
1w ago
Customers feel the heat as spice prices spike
With consumers already feeling the pinch from soaring spice prices, the costs of many items have gone up further just before Eid-ul-Azha.
1w ago
Eid Journey Home: Northbound people suffer
Tens of thousands left Dhaka to celebrate Eid-ul-Azha with their families, with those heading north complaining of a dearth of transport, overcharging by bus operators and long tailbacks.
1w ago
BAT violating tobacco control law
British American Tobacco Company (BAT) has been promoting sales of cigarette, a controlled product, in upscale restaurants and hotels in big cities in a clear violation of tobacco control laws, The Daily Star has found.
2w ago
Youth Ministry: Official linked to embezzlement of Tk 11.52 crore reinstated
The youth and sports ministry has reinstated an official who, along with three others, was earlier dismissed on charges of embezzling Tk 11.52 crore.
2w ago
June 2, 2024
The frequent flyer that is the agriculture secretary!
The frequency of the foreign trips taken by Agriculture Secretary Wahida Akhter has sparked discussions among fellow civil servants about her last visit and what could be her next destination.
May 31, 2024
Cyclone Remal: Crops on 1.53 lakh hectares affected
More than half of all standing crops across 48 districts have been affected by Cyclone Remal, according to a preliminary report prepared by the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE).
May 30, 2024
‘Toxic PFAS found in water near textile factories’
High percentage of a harmful substance was found in the water near the country’s garment factories, according to a new study.
May 24, 2024
Allocation for Trees: DNCC couldn’t spend even half the money in last eight years
Dhaka North City Corporation could utilise less than half the allocated funds for tree plantation in the last eight years, depriving the dwellers of the mega city of some much-needed greenery.
May 22, 2024
Lifts at public hospitals: Where Horror Abounds
Shipon Mia (not his real name) fears for his life throughout the hours he works as a liftman at a building of Sir Salimullah Medical College, commonly known as Mitford hospital, in the capital.
May 8, 2024
So, how many donkeys are there in Bangladesh?
Do you know how many donkeys there are in Bangladesh? The answer is we don't know the numbers
May 2, 2024
AC technicians facing backlog of installation, repair orders
Ferdous Hasan, who lives in the Motijheel area of Dhaka, recently purchased an air conditioner (AC) in a bid to find some respite from the ongoing heatwave sweeping across Bangladesh. However, he has been left frustrated by a prolonged delay in installation.
May 1, 2024
Cotton farming not catching on for lack of govt support: experts
The expansion of cotton farming in Bangladesh has remained stagnant over the years due to a lack of sufficient farmland, manpower and government support, particularly in terms of innovation and investment.
April 30, 2024
Scorching sun, stifling homes
As the scorching summer sun beats down on Korail slum, the tin-shed houses feel like stifling ovens. Inside one such residence we met Asma Akhter. She wiped sweat from her forehead, her clothes all damp.
April 28, 2024
Parents worried as schools reopen amid heat alert
As primary and secondary schools, along with colleges, reopen today, parents are expressing concerns about the scorching heat and its potential impact on their children’s health.
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