Plastic toys too toxic
A recent study by the Environment and Social Development Organisation and BAN Toxics has revealed that many plastic toys sold in Dhaka contain hazardous chemicals, posing significant health risks to children, particularly those under six.
2d ago
A family wracked by tragedies
It was July 19 – the day 28-year-old Monir Hossain was shot dead during the quota reform protests in Dhaka and a string of further tragedies started befalling the ill-fated family.
2d ago
Health hazards lurking in veggies, fruits
A recent study has found alarming levels of heavy metals and pesticide residues in widely consumed vegetables and fruits across nine districts of Bangladesh.
1w ago
Lynch mobs acting with impunity
Incidents of mob lynching spiked with 21 people beaten to death over the last 38 days, raising public safety concerns.
2w ago
‘We can’t let this govt fail’
The interim government must be careful so that it does not become the reason for its failure, said BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday.
2w ago
July-August Movement: 631 lives lost, 19,200 injured
At least 631 people lost their lives and over 19,200 were injured during the anti-discrimination students’ movement from July 15 to August 5, according to a health ministry report.
3w ago
Shot during protest: Many barely hanging on to life
The sudden twitches of his left hand and his attempts to speak in too weak a voice are just about the only signs that 16-year-old Raiyan Ahmed is still alive.
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Relief that is yet to arrive
Nearly 5,000 flood-affected residents in Kolakopa village of Laxmipur have been completely cut off by water in the ongoing flood.
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July 13, 2023
Quit, pave way for free, fair election: BNP asks govt
Announcing a one-point movement for polls under a non-party interim government, the BNP yesterday asked the government to step down right away and pave the way for conducting the election freely and fairly.
July 8, 2023
Empowering women in Ukhiya, Teknaf
Anjuman Ara, 34, of Bhalukiya Palang village in Ukhiya and her two children had to survive on stale rice and vegetables. Her life turned around when took up kitchen gardening work a couple of years ago.
June 28, 2023
Raising 'Dhabal Goru': A legacy on verge of extinction
Akhtar Hossain, a farmer of Tengor village of Mirkadim, Munshiganj, formed a special bonding with his three cows. He treated them like his own children and provided them with a comfortable living space, good food, and regular care
June 25, 2023
Bangabazar missing typical rush ahead of Eid
Traders at the Bangabazar Shopping Complex, one of the largest clothing retail and wholesale hubs in Bangladesh, are typically busy buying and selling products ahead of Eid-ul-Azha each year.
June 18, 2023
Bangabazar Fire: Traders stare at a bleak future
Around 4,000 owners and 15,000 shop workers, that were affected by the devastating fire at the capital’s Bangabazar about a couple of months ago, are still waiting for their financial compensation.
June 17, 2023
Ramna Park: Why is there a time restriction?
Ramna Park, also known as the “green heart” of Dhaka and maintained by the Public Works Department (PWD), remains closed to people during certain hours of the day, even though Covid-related restrictions have been lifted from other parks.
June 13, 2023
Arrival of foreign tourists almost at pre-pandemic level
This recovery brought hope to entrepreneurs related to the local tourism industry, which suffered huge losses due to the coronavirus outbreak
June 13, 2023
Khulna City: Voting thru EVM proved problematic for some
The voting in Khulna city polls went ahead peacefully yesterday with no incidents of violence or obstruction of voters from casting ballots reported.
June 13, 2023
‘I’m here because my vote matters’
A 65-year-old woman from Nabinagar under Khulna City Corporation overcame her physical difficulties to cast her vote in yesterday’s city polls.
June 12, 2023
'I'm here because my vote holds significance'
A 65-year-old woman from Nabinagar under Khulna City Corporation overcame her physical difficulties to cast her vote in today's city polls
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