The Public Administration Reform Commission has proposed a “Capital City Government” for governing Dhaka city, Narayanganj, Keraniganj, Savar, and Tongi.
It also recommended dividing Bangladesh into four provinces
Living in Dhaka is an adventure like no other; a chaotic symphony where every moment feels like a test of resilience. The city thrives on contradictions, making survival an art form and endurance a badge of honour.
The city is screaming for help and we are not listening
For years, I’ve watched two young boys hang out at a family-owned tea stall near my home. Their conversations evolved from debates about football and bikes to heavier topics like shoshon (exploitation) versus shashon (rule) during the curfew of July, questioning which path Hasina was following.
Traffic congestion is more than an inconvenience—it is a crisis that demands urgent action.
Let’s neither beat about the bush nor indulge in sugar-coating because we neither have the time nor the empathy for any of that. The plain fact is -- Dhaka is an impatient, mean, rude, cruel, and selfish city. Call it “cranky Dhaka” if you will!
The status city often serves the privileged, while the huddling masses eke out a minimal existence
Dhaka means the world to me. Most of my professional life has been here and a large chunk of my personal life is intrinsically linked with Dhaka. I am never tired of the city. Yes, there are obstacles. Yes, there are resource shortages. Yes, there are insane traffic snarls. But there is one thing which is never in short supply — great people!
Finance Minister AMA Muhith says that the government is mulling creating an ‘independent metropolitan communication authority’ to ease traffic congestion in different important cities including Dhaka Metropolitan City.
The authorities approve a proposal to double the size of Dhaka city by adding eight more unions to both the north and south city corporations.
Imagine you are in your Mirpur home in the morning and you get a call and you need to be in downtown ASAP. You're probably thinking you are done.
The High Court directs authorities concerned to submit reports in three months on the steps taken for waste management in Dhaka north and south city corporation areas.
Millions of gallons of untreated wastewaters, mainly from industries, are being dumped into the rivers around Dhaka city through as many as 185 outlets every day.
Dhaka city authorities today have decided to form ward-level bodies throughout Dhaka to improve disaster management following an earthquake in the densely populated city.
The government has approved six new private universities despite allegations of irregularities against many existing institutions and questions raised over the standards of education there.
When open space is a scarcity in Dhaka city, a large portion of the sprawling Dhupkhola Math has been apparently off limits to local children for the last five years.
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.
Police ban outdoor celebrations on New Year eve in Dhaka city but say they will provide security for indoor celebrations. Traffic through Gulshan, Banani, Baridhara, Dhaka University areas will be controlled after 8:00pm, DMP commissioner says.
