Fistful of rice: A food bank formed by women from minority communities
Many of the women have also bought land, opened shops, started businesses and even built their own temples.
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Transport owners lobby against safe distancing orders in public transport
Operators have said that they would be hiking the fare if they have to operate at half capacity.
Who still cares about GDP?
The writer says we should focus on a measure that takes into account things such access to basic needs for all.
Transforming heirlooms into modern couture
Reusing one’s grandmother’s handloom saris, designer Tenzing Chakma has fashioned them into elegant ensembles.
Bangladesh’s passport shares 103rd rank with war-torn Libya, Myanmar ranks 97th
The index covers 199 passports and 227 different destinations, and is based on data provided by the International Air Transport Authority.
Fire ravages Rohingya camp in Cox’s Bazaar again
In a video footage shared on social media, the fire was seen spreading rapidly and engulfing hundreds of shanties.
Air Quality Index: Dhaka 4th most polluted, Dubai tops list
Air pollution consistently ranks among the top risk factors for death and disability worldwide.
Politics of climate change: How do we reach 2030 climate goals?
The writer says every country in the world needs to make transitions to enable their citizens to tackle the crisis adequately.
A floating home: Life in Buriganga’s boarding boats
Made out of steel, the two-storey boat-boardings are almost like trawlers, only without any engines.
How Bangladesh can profit from running the 7th largest data centre in the world
According to reports, international firms are interested in storing their company data there.