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.
3d 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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March 7, 2023
'Shut up and leave me alone'
In an interview with The Daily Star, Mohammad Mohiuddin, who had served as Bangabandhu's chief security officer during the speech, shared his personal experience of that momentous day
February 25, 2023
Officially closed, but not to officials
The iconic Ramna Park in the capital is closed to the public for certain hours of the day, but apparently, there are opportunities for some government officials and those who pay the right price to enjoy the greenery during those hours.
February 24, 2023
Officially closed, but not to officials
How govt officials are allowed entry when Ramna Park is closed to public for certain hours
February 22, 2023
Mayor Annisul Huq Road: The curse of illegal parking
Mayor Annisul Huq Road, a major thoroughfare in Dhaka, is severely plagued with illegal parking.
February 3, 2023
Trees fall victim to dev, once again
Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) felled around 300 trees planted on the median strip of Saat Masjid Road in Dhanmondi to expand the island, much to the dismay of environmentalists and locals.
January 28, 2023
There’s only one way in and out
It was the most horrific day of Jhumu Begum’s life when she had to endure labour pain for two hours straight at night, without being able to reach the hospital.
January 27, 2023
Once a saviour, now needs saving
The task to visit Dhaka’s Osmani Udyan and find the Bibi Mariam cannon might not be as easy as it seems. The area where the structure is supposed to be is completely surrounded by garbage, to the point that it seems like it’s nothing but a dumping site, let alone a historical one.
January 26, 2023
Kayettuli Shap Mandir: Century-old temple crumbling away
The century-old Manasa temple of Old Dhaka, popularly known as “Kayettuli Shap Mandir”, is on the verge of extinction due to neglect and lack of maintenance by Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) and the archaeology department.
January 17, 2023
To revolutionise sanitation in towns
The government plans to take up a large-scale sanitation and waste-management project, which will focus on 25 municipalities to ensure a safe, sustainable, and inclusive sanitation system.
January 15, 2023
Radio Silence: Bangladesh Betar’s external service inoperative for three years
The external service of Bangladesh Betar has remained disconnected from the rest of the world for over three years due to a mechanical fault, depriving a vast diaspora of foreign listeners.
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