Capital
Do we have a vision for Dhaka?
Dhaka is now a black hole: a city consuming millions of residents but has no sense of quality life.
What do Dhaka and Bangkok have in common?
Unplanned transport infrastructure.
How easy is it to be a startup in Bangladesh?
These issues arise in the context of startups due to a disorganised policy framework across various ministries.
Why is Wasa discharging untreated waste into Dhaka waters?
Wasa should come clean on sewage bills
Can the new Detailed Area Plan cure Dhaka of its ills?
Only if Rajuk has the will and organisational capacity
Dakar Rally to push competitors to the max
The 39th Dakar Rally revs into gear on Monday in the Paraguayan capital Asuncion, the start of a punishing route at often giddy altitudes that the competitors admit they are scared by.
Fahim Munaim to be buried tomorrow
Eminent journalist Syed Fahim Munaim, who died yesterday, will be buried at Banani graveyard in the capital tomorrow.
ONE YEAR OF TWO DHAKA MAYORS / Freeing illegally occupied roads, sites was not easy
Annisul Huq and Sayeed Khokon took oath as mayors respectively of Dhaka North and South City Corporations on May 6 last year. They took over offices with serious pledges and commitments to bring about qualitative changes in delivering civic services.
ONE YEAR OF TWO DHAKA MAYORS / More authority needed to deliver civic services
We have started repair of 300 roads. Reinforced concrete is being used to repair three-fourth of the roads so they will last for decades.
Libya arrests three suspected smugglers over migrant boat disaster
Three people have been arrested in Libya on suspicion of involvement in launching a boat packed with migrants.
Malaysia protests against PM Najib Razak draw thousands
Tens of thousands of Malaysians protest in the capital Kuala Lumpur and elsewhere, calling for Prime Minister Najib Razak to step down over a financial scandal.
Dhaka deluged
No wonder Dhaka is one of the most unlivable cities in the world. Many would like to think that except the change in spelling of the name of the Capital, very little change has come about by way of adding to the comfort of the people living in the city.
Instant action against extortion attempts: IGP
IGP AKM Shahidul Haque says immediate action will be taken if any attempt of extortion is found on the highways during Ramadan.
Rony was riding his MP mother’s car when he killed 2 in Dhaka
Bakhtiar Alam Rony shot down two people in Dhaka riding out his lawmaker mother’s car with the sticker of a parliament member, police say.
Helper killed in Karwanbazar bus crash (video)
A man is killed and at least 10 people injured as a bus turned on its side near Karwanbazar intersection in the capital.
6 crude bomb explosions in front of Dhaka New Market, 3 injured
Miscreants exploded six crude bombs in front of the New Market in Dhaka injuring at least three people