Iftar classics: Follow the aroma to Old Dhaka’s Abul Hasnat Road
Ananda Confectionery, founded in 1920, continues to anchor Old Dhaka’s iftar tables with timeless delicacies.
Helemul Alam
Dengue deaths in Bangladesh reach 401, third-highest in 25 years
Experts say mosquito-control efforts by the city corporations have been largely ineffective due to outdated strategies, weak planning, and the absence of a proper policy.
Eid holiday, rain spark fear of dengue spike in Bangladesh
Entomologists caution that without proper precautions from both city authorities and Dhaka residents, vacant homes and unchecked water sources could become breeding grounds for…
Air purifiers for Dhaka: hope or hype?
Experts have criticised the initiative, calling it an ineffective approach that avoids addressing the root causes of Dhaka's severe air quality issues.
Dhaka’s dying rivers: Pollution sources nearly doubled in 5 years
Dumping stations and dockyards, along with 46 industries and 36 kitchen markets, were identified as major contributors to the pollution.
Dengue cases surge outside Dhaka
However, the death toll is still higher in the capital.
Reinfection, late hospitalisation to blame for rising dengue death in Bangladesh
Until yesterday morning, Oct 1, 166 patients have died so far this year -- 80 of whom died in July alone -- and the number of dengue cases stands at 32,082.
Rise in dengue cases in Bangladesh rings alarm
According to the Directorate General of Health Services, a total of 17,284 dengue patients were hospitalised this year, while the total number of deaths is 102. The death rate…
Dhaka is not for beginners! Capital now 6th least liveable city on Liveability Index
The air is so polluted that it can be life-threatening. Even an hour-long rain can bring the capital to a standstill, with city roads remaining waterlogged for hours. Besides,…
Dengue cases hit all-time high in Bangladesh
The number of fatalities also reached the highest mark this year, taking the death toll to 485.