Korail slum: 4th fire in 2yrs exposes deadly structural flaws
The slum, one of the largest in the city and home to nearly 1.5 lakh people, is connected to the main road by a narrow approach that remains clogged most of the time by long lines of stalled rickshaws.
26 November 2025, 18:17 PM
Highly risky Dhaka buildings still in use
Friday's tremor laid bare not only the vulnerability of these structures but also the failure of authorities to act despite repeated warnings.
24 November 2025, 18:37 PM
16 months on, quake safety assessment facility awaits nod for launch
A project to construct and equip an institute to assess the seismic vulnerabilities of Dhaka’s buildings ended 16 months ago, but the Rajuk renewed preparations for its launch only after three earthquakes shook the country in just 32 hours.
23 November 2025, 18:35 PM
Friday’s jolt lays bare Dhaka’s fragility
Experts warned that far greater losses await if the authorities fail to act now
22 November 2025, 18:17 PM
Injured during tremor, they still shake in fear
There was a wave of joy at Majeda Khatun’s house on Friday morning.
22 November 2025, 18:00 PM
A city left in panic
The KP Ghosh Street in Dhaka’s Kasaituli area is usually bustling.
21 November 2025, 21:13 PM
Dholaikhal: The scrapyard that keeps Bangladesh moving
Go to Dholaikhal and see if you can find it there: this is the cruel joke your friends might have hurled at you once you lost your car
21 November 2025, 18:00 PM
'If it weren't Friday, more than 100 people could have died'
Kasaituli residents describe the railing collapse that claimed 3 lives in today’s earthquake
21 November 2025, 10:12 AM
The birth registration conundrum at DSCC
Around 79,000 certificates issued through its ‘own server’ now invalid; residents face extra hassle, costs
19 November 2025, 18:00 PM
DNCC ward office on Pragati Sarani!
The Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has begun constructing a ward office occupying the footpath and a part of the Pragati Sarani near Baridhara point without assessing its impact on traffic and pedestrian movement.
6 November 2025, 18:00 PM
ACC won’t need approval to sue govt officials
The Anti-Corruption Commission will no longer require government approval to file cases against judges and public servants, according to the draft ACC Ordinance 2025.
27 October 2025, 18:17 PM
A healing home for Dhaka’s trees
The smoke, dust, and concrete walls of Dhaka seem to be closing in, making it harder to breathe each day. In this bustling city, catching sight of greenery feels like a rare stroke of luck. Yet, the answer to relief lies close -- in trees. A little shade, a breath of oxygen, a moment of peace.
25 October 2025, 18:00 PM
Chemical, Industrial blazes: Fire Service struggles with limited capacity
The observation came after reviewing fires at Dhaka airport, CEPZ, and Mirpur chemical depot
22 October 2025, 22:00 PM
Lowest HSC pass rate in 21 years
The pass rate for Higher Secondary Certificate and equivalent exams has suffered a steep fall to 58.83 percent, the lowest in 21 years.
16 October 2025, 18:10 PM
Playground lost to seized vehicles
Years go by, vehicles come and go, and assurances are made one after another. Yet the Golartek playground in Mirpur-1 has not been freed from occupation.
1 October 2025, 18:00 PM
Little headway made in stolen arms recovery
Since the rewards declaration, only 25 firearms and 190 rounds of ammunition were recovered
30 September 2025, 19:46 PM
Gulshan-Banani puja mandap celebrates nature and devotion
From eco-friendly materials to folk artistry, this mandap invites visitors to experience spirituality through the senses
29 September 2025, 09:47 AM
Durga Puja: A symphony of faith and festivity
Under the autumn sky, sunlight and clouds play hide-and-seek as Kashful sway gently in the breeze.
26 September 2025, 19:06 PM
Narinda Cemetery: Colombo Saheb’s tomb saved from ruin
In the heart of Dhaka, amid the city’s relentless pace, a silent grave has reclaimed its dignity.
24 September 2025, 18:16 PM
Bangladesh suspends US-bound postal parcels as new tariffs bite
The change has left thousands of small businesses and families struggling to send packages to America
14 September 2025, 18:00 PM