Zahed Khan

Zahed Khan

Journalist and Senior Multi Media Producer.

Breaking stereotypes: a female automobile mechanic

Poverty could not stop Rabeya Sultana Rabbi from becoming an expert automobile mechanic, in a society where women are stereotyped in every aspect of life.

5y ago

Brikkho Mela sees good response from gardening enthusiasts

The ongoing month-long Brikkho Mela (Tree Fair) in Dhaka is receiving a good response from gardening enthusiasts in the capital.

5y ago

Love for the Strays

One who has love for the strays never bothers any risk or danger to do something for them.

5y ago

Buddhist monastery distributes iftar in Ramadan

The Dhammarajika Buddhist Monastery in the capital’s Bashabo Sabujbagh area distributes iftar and drinking-water to poor fasting Muslims.

5y ago

For the love of strays

During the early hours of an April day, as remnants of a storm from the night before formed into a drizzle, small “meows” could be heard from a fourth-storey sunshade of a building in Khilgaon.

6y ago

Labu Miah: A master flute maker

Watch the video to know about Labu Miah, a passionate and master flute maker who has been making bamboo flutes with the finest sound quality and perfect tune, which can be compared to any flute instrument of international standard in the world.

6y ago

Big Bull, Big Price: Tk 28 lakh for ‘Bazarer Raja’

Cattle traders charge high price in the cattle markets of Dhaka ahead of the Eid-ul-Azha, while supply of cattle is still moderate.

6y ago

Celebrating International Day of Yoga

The 4th International Day of Yoga is celebrated in Dhaka, Rajshahi, and Chittagong cities of Bangladesh. The High Commission of India in Dhaka and Assistant High Commissions of India in Rajshahi and Chittagong organised events to observe the day.

6y ago
January 13, 2016
January 13, 2016

15 years after relocation order, tannery owners say they can’t move out ‘overnight’

Nearly 15 years ago, the High Court had ordered the government to relocate around 200 tanneries from the city’s Hajaribag to save the Buriganga river and the environment.

December 29, 2015
December 29, 2015

[WATCH] Free of illegal truck parking, Tejgaon road looks fresh

The congested Tejgaon road now looks fresh after illegal truck parking in the area has been evicted following steps taken by DNCC Mayor Annisul Huq.

December 24, 2015
December 24, 2015

[WATCH NOW] The Mother of Churches

Established by the Portuguese in 1677, the Rani Jopmala church, also known as the Mother of Churches, is the oldest intact church in Dhaka.

December 23, 2015
December 23, 2015

Swadhin Bangla Betar spirit returns with Bulbul Mahalanobish

Bulbul Mahalanobish is a prominent singer and also a drama artiste at the Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra who once again proves her versatility at the Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre.

December 16, 2015
December 16, 2015

Reminiscing Freedom in the Air

Kamal Lohani, the eminent journalist reminisces the Victory Day on December 16, 1971...

August 28, 2015
August 28, 2015

Moghbazar flyover ordeal won’t end soon (video)

What began as the construction of a one-of-a-kind elevated expressway in Dhaka two years ago, the Moghbazar flyover has suffered periods of lags in the making. The traffic situation along the construction site that has turned worse is unlikely to get better until the completion of the structure – not before 2017.

August 4, 2015
August 4, 2015

Nightmare on Dhaka streets (video)

Kuril flyover is built to reduce traffic congestion in Dhaka city but within about two years, this 3.1 kilometer structure has been severely damaged. Besides, the roads in the capital city have been in a deteriorating state, with numerous potholes, open manholes, and damaged sidewalks.

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