Dhaka
Niloy advocates for stray dog welfare through voluntary efforts
Niloy Alamgir has established a name for himself as a prominent actor in today’s entertainment industry. Beyond his work on screen, he is also actively engaged in social causes, often sharing his interest in wildlife through his social media platforms.
Dhaka: In search of the beginning
The history of Dhaka is as fluid and majestic as the rivers that surround it. Over the centuries, the city’s course has shifted, evolving with each new civilisation that passed through, leaving behind traces of their cultures in its soil.
City of dreams and struggles
The rapid urbanisation of Dhaka has constructed a landscape brimming with promises and challenges alike. With each day appearing to be an endless grind, it’s plain to see that dreams come with a cost.
Centralisation of opportunities in Dhaka
University students and job seekers alike face significant challenges due to the centralisation of resources, often having to relocate to Dhaka for better educational and career opportunities.
Pakistani band Kaavish to perform in Dhaka for the first time
Pakistani band Kaavish, renowned for their soulful tracks like “Bachpan” and “Tere Pyar Mein,” is set to make their debut performance in Dhaka. Known for blending semi-classical elements with contemporary music, the band enjoys immense popularity across Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh.
‘Marx in Soho’ to stage five shows over three days
The play “Marx in Soho” is making its return to the stage with five performances. This collaborative production by theatre groups BotTola and Jatrik will be staged over three consecutive days in Dhaka.
‘The Capital’ concert to bring top 10 bands to one stage
Winter tends to mark the arrival of the concert season, with November and December bringing a host of live music events both in Dhaka and beyond. This year is no different, as a concert titled “The Capital” is set to light up the stage on November 15, showcasing performances by 10 bands from around the country.
‘Magical Night 2.0’: Tahsan and Kaaktaal to share the stage with Atif Aslam
The star-studded lineup for the "Magical Night 2.0" concert, featuring Pakistani music sensation Atif Aslam, has been announced. Bangladesh's own Tahsan Khan and the popular band Kaaktaal, along with Pakistani rising artiste Abdul Hannan, will join the stage with Atif.
Atif Aslam to perform in Dhaka this November
Renowned Pakistani singer Atif Aslam is set to return to the capital. On November 29, he will take the stage at Bangladesh Army Stadium for the “Magical Night 2.0” concert. Earlier this year, he performed at the Bashundhara Sports Complex, and fans are now eagerly anticipating his upcoming show.
Top 4 Coffee and Cake Combos in Dhaka
Be it any occasion or a normal day, the coffee houses in Dhaka are always bustling with people.
2 eighth graders drown in Dhaka
Two eighth grade students drown in a canal at Aftabnagar in Dhaka.
Student injured jumping off college building in Dhaka
A student of Dhaka’s Banophool Adibashi Green Heart College is injured after jumping off a building roof today as his teacher allegedly hurled abusive words at him for not being successful in the examination.
The zoo that is not
Many of the animals at the Bangladesh National Zoo are passing days with immense suffering. With poor medical care, scarce food and congested cages, the captive animals look so miserable and weak that seeing them is not exactly fun for all the visitors. However, the zoo, located in a sprawling 186 acres of land in Dhaka's Mirpur section, is the 4th largest in the world in terms of area. With two picturesque lakes, a museum, two camping sites, huge gardens and orchards, this zoo has the potential to be one of the best in the world.
Wari child raped before murder
A seven-year-old child, whose body has been found in an under-construction building at Dhaka’s Wari, was raped before murder, doctor says after autopsy.
Cops among 3 hurt in ‘crude bomb blast’ in Gulistan
Three persons, including two traffic constables and a community policeman, are injured in a “crude bomb blast” in Gulistan area of Dhaka.
Dhaka Flood Flow Zones: Urban sprawl eats up 57pc
Individuals, businesses, real-estate developers, organisations, and even government agencies have gobbled up 1,072 acres (57pc) of the 1,879-acre flood flow zones in core Dhaka city in this decade, said leading urban planners yesterday.
Dhaka air ranks 2nd worst
Dhaka ranked second worst in the Air Quality Index (AQI) yesterday.
Three ‘drug dealers’ killed in ‘gunfights’
Three alleged drug peddlers were killed in separate “gunfights” with law enforcers in Dhaka and Cox’s Bazar yesterday.
Road Accident: Critically injured NGO official to be operated
A senior official of the Save the Children Bangladesh has been admitted to the intensive care unit of a hospital after he was hit by a truck in the capital’s Jurain area on Saturday.