World Cities Day 2024: Cities should be for people, not cars
Too often, cities are destroyed before they get a chance to deliver a decent life through their overemphasis on mobility, particularly the movement and storage of cars and other…
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As prices soar, imported onions rot at Bangladesh port amid adverse weather
The damaged onions are now being sold at a reduced rate per kg to mitigate losses. Regular power cuts, high humidity, and rain have exacerbated spoilage.
Bangladesh has historic chance for genuine democracy, says UN rights chief
UN high commissioner for human rights Volker Turk made the remarks in his speech addressing students at Dhaka University on the first day of his two-day visit to Bangladesh…
Making the climate change battle inclusive
Equal participation of people of all genders, ethnicities and age-groups will generate more effective and sustainable outcomes.
Free textbook distribution: Race against the clock for Bangladesh interim government
According to officials, the printing process just began recently, while the textbook revisions for all grades remain incomplete. In previous years, nearly 50 percent of the…
Rediscovering bioscope in the bustling heart of Dhaka
I often pass by the lakeside roads of Dhanmondi and spot Hiru in different locations with his iconic red-covered bioscope box -- a quaint, hand-cranked film projector closely tied…
Tycoons linked to ex-PM Hasina syphoned $17bn from banks, says Bangladesh Bank governor
In an interview with the Financial Times, BB Governor Ahsan H Mansur claimed that the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence had facilitated forced takeovers of leading banks.
From Sultanate to Mughal: The architectural legacy of Bengal
The existing ruins from Paharpur and Mainamati speak of a rich architectural heritage from pre-Sultanate times. These viharas for resident Buddhist monks corresponding to present…
How has Bangladesh’s interim government fared so far?
The various reform committee gives us a good idea of the sectoral reforms the IG wants to undertake. But while the IG goes about fixing things, it should keep the people informed…
Hilsha hunters hit by 22-day ban seek increased govt assistance
Every year, thousands of migratory swans spend the winter in Rongcheng, a testament to the region's appeal as a sanctuary for these birds.