Today, the real fight is not just in speeches or rallies, but in what people see and believe on social media platforms
Imagine if the next global fashion sensation did not emerge from Paris or Milan but quietly bloomed in a lotus pond in the wetlands of Bangladesh.
Party leaders said the decision was made to improve the BNP's image ahead of the next general election, as sticking to the previous stance was drawing criticisms.
Rights groups say the state's failure to act swiftly and decisively has to some extent emboldened mobs and contributed to a climate where vigilante justice is becoming commonplace.
This is the government's moment to show what it truly stands for and bring everyone of those people to face the law
The BNP has decided not to engage in any activity that might delay the election or reignite conflict with the interim government following the recent London meeting between the party’s Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman and Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus.
As the interim government eyes February for the national election, the BNP has shifted its focus to finalising its candidate selection process and completing local-level groundwork.
The highly anticipated meeting at The Dorchester lasted about an hour and a half
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.
How govt officials are allowed entry when Ramna Park is closed to public for certain hours
Mayor Annisul Huq Road, a major thoroughfare in Dhaka, is severely plagued with illegal parking.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dhaka dwellers and commuters suffered immensely yesterday as traffic came to a standstill on the Airport Road. Thousands were stuck for hours on end and many missed appointments, meetings and even flights.
