Special Events

Special Events

Hilsa remains a luxury

Traders blame low supply for high price; not enough catch in rivers even after 2-month ban

7m ago

In pictures: A look back at Bangladesh’s deadliest industrial tragedy

April 24 is a date that should not be and cannot be ever obliterated from our memory. Rana Plaza collapsed on the morning of a hot summer day, on April 24, 2013. At least 1,136 people, mostly garment workers, were killed and over 2,500 others injured in the deadliest garment factory disaster in history as the nine-storey building came crashing down in Savar.

8m ago

Govt okays import of 19,400-tonne potatoes

The agriculture ministry has started issuing permits to importers to bring potatoes to control prices

1y ago

AL ‘slyly crafted attack’ to crush people’s aspiration: Moyeen

BNP standing committee member Abdul Moyeen Khan today said the "cold-blooded' attack on BNP rally was "slyly crafted" by the government in a bid to crush people's aspiration for the restoration of democracy in the country

1y ago

Govt devised ‘master plan’ to attack BNP rally: Fakhrul

The BNP yesterday alleged that the government drew up a “master plan” to attack its rally after witnessing the enormous gathering.

1y ago

At least 17 journos hurt

At least 17 journalists were injured during clashes in the capital yesterday and several of them were reportedly attacked by BNP men.

1y ago

BNP rally foiled amid violence

Downtown Dhaka turned into a battlefield yesterday as BNP activists and police clashed, leading to the death of a policeman and a ward-level BNP leader.

1y ago

3 buses torched in a span of 12 minutes

The buses were torched in Kalshi, Hemayetpur, Gazipur from 9:18pm to 9:30pm

1y ago

Let not Rana Plaza fade from public memory

The absence of official commemorations and limited reference of Rana Plaza in national policy documents raise concerns about the commitment to bring about structural changes in our RMG industry.

1y ago

Enjoying time at city parks

Earlier, parks were avoided as they became breeding grounds for nefarious activities. However, Dhaka is evolving and with it we are being able to get rid of that horrid invasion of beautiful public spaces.

1y ago

Pranicool: Providing a haven for your pets

The founders of PraniCool Animal Wellness Centre, a private treatment facility, feel that there should be animal wellness centres in the private sector where all types of health services are available under one roof.

1y ago

Inner peace with Satori Meditations

Turn off your mind, Relax and float down stream, It is not dying, It is not dying…

1y ago

Managing dengue crisis in the city

“Mosquitoes are a nuisance” is an understatement. These pests are the deadliest when it comes to spreading viruses that can play havoc to our health.

1y ago

Cashless in the capital

Although familiar with all sorts of big and small financial transactions with bank cards for years, only a few days ago I learned that even without your bank cards at hand you can move around the city without a hassle.

1y ago

Small, marginal farmers and Gabtoli cattle market

The Gabtoli cattle market is situated at Aminbazar. In the past, the area was a suburb of Dhaka but is now considered part of the city as Dhaka has expanded, stretching its boundaries.

1y ago

The great commute

Dhaka’s high cost of living prevents these people from moving to Dhaka permanently, especially with their families.

1y ago

What DU taught me

Dhaka University is revered as the highest educational institution in Bangladesh. The place is deemed magical and its students often long for the campus even after completing their graduation.

1y ago

Bachelors’ struggle to find apartments

There is no shortage of buildings in Dhaka. So many apartments all around but if you are a bachelor who is looking to rent one of them then truly you are in tough luck.

1y ago