Shaheen Mollah

Teenager stabbed, mother injured; stalker still at large

On a bed at Dhaka Medical College Hospital, a teenage girl lies motionless, her back marked by deep stab wounds, inflicted by a stalker whose relentless harassment escalated into a night of terror.

1w ago

A jail super’s mission to teach kids stay afloat

Every evening, a group of 25 to 30 children, aged between 8 and 14, gather by a pond in Barguna’s LGED Bhaban.

2w ago

Shot, July heroes battle a harsh new reality

Rakib Hossain, a barber from Narayanganj, has been fighting two battles since the July mass uprising -- one for his health and another for his family’s survival.

2w ago

Onion prices fall as supply ramped up

Prices of onion have dipped by up to Tk 40 per kg in the capital’s retail markets as the supply has surged sharply over the last two weeks.

2w ago

Is respect too much to ask for?

Rasel Alam, 36, a tailor from Mohammadpur, has been fighting two battles since the July mass uprising -- one for his health and another for his dignity.

1m ago

Veggie prices cooling off

With a rise in the supply of winter vegetables, prices of some produces have dropped in the capital’s kitchen markets, compared to last week.

1m ago

Teen gangs, top criminals behind mugging surge

Teen gang members and top-listed criminals were behind the rise of mugging, theft, and robbery incidents in the capital’s Mohammadpur.

1m ago

Muggers rule Mohammadpur alleyways

Fearing a rise in mugging incidents, Billal Hossain, owner of a mobile repair shop near Nabinagar Housing of the capital’s Mohammadpur, has resorted to closing his shop and returning home immediately after dusk.

1m ago
October 2, 2024
October 2, 2024

Ban on poly bags: Mixed reactions in some shops

The price of alternative bags, mostly made from jute or paper, was found to be between Tk 6-30 across different supermarkets

September 28, 2024
September 28, 2024

Prices of egg, veggies go up

The prices of vegetables, chicken, and eggs have risen again in the capital’s kitchen markets after remaining almost stable for about a month.

September 27, 2024
September 27, 2024

Women fatality high despite fewer cases

Tania Aktar, 32, had been awaiting her delivery date on October 7. But a sudden diagnosis of dengue on September 21 changed everything, leaving both her and her unborn child in grave danger.

September 24, 2024
September 24, 2024

Released top criminals at it again

Nasir Biswas, a 26-year-old mason, was walking close to the Martyred Intellectuals’ Graveyard in the capital’s Mohammadpur on the evening of September 20.

September 23, 2024
September 23, 2024

Hospitals grapple with child patients

Saidul Islam, father of four-year-old Ayman Sikdar, was anxiously waiting in front of the ICU of Bangladesh Shishu Hospital yesterday. Inside, his son was fighting for his life after catching dengue fever.

September 21, 2024
September 21, 2024

Dengue outbreak: Hospitals strained as cases spike

Rajkumar Das stood with his son, Saikat Kumar Das, at Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital for over an hour, desperately seeking a bed in the male dengue ward.

September 20, 2024
September 20, 2024

Debt, desperation and displacement

Just six years ago, 37-year-old Kabir Hossain, a butcher from Bhashantek slum in the capital, enjoyed a comfortable life with his family of six.

September 19, 2024
September 19, 2024

Dengue spikes as anti-Aedes efforts fall short

Mujahidul Islam Shamim, a resident of Monipur, has been undergoing treatment at the dengue ward of Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital from September 15.

September 14, 2024
September 14, 2024

Hilsa eggs: a delicacy out of reach for many

Do you love hilsa eggs? If so, you’re not alone. For many families, especially the little ones at home, these delicate, flavourful eggs are a cherished treat. But this season, getting your hands on this once-affordable delicacy may prove a real challenge.

September 9, 2024
September 9, 2024

Turf war at Geneva camp: Rampant use of firearms raises alarm

Clashes between armed gangs have become common in the capital’s Mohammadpur Geneva Camp in recent weeks as drug dealers are trying to take control of the area, residents said.