Dipan Nandy

The government has, for the first time, drawn up a guideline to regulate street vendors in the capital aimed at reclaiming footpaths and roadsides to ease pedestrian and traffic movement while also bringing discipline to the trade for the welfare of hawkers.

The historic Iraqi Field, adjacent to Azimpur New Paltan Lane in Dhaka, which had once been a spacious playground, is now overrun by makeshift markets, depriving children and residents of a vital breathing space in the densely packed city.

Anti-corruption agencies depend on continuity. Without leadership, investigations slow and enforcement stalls. In this vacuum, even routine processes become uncertain

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has effectively been paralysed for nearly two months with its leadership positions remaining vacant during this time.

Government ministries and their subordinate agencies owe more than Tk 629 crore in Land Development Tax (LDT), with the highest arrears accrued by the ministries of railways, environment, and local government.

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) seized and froze movable and immovable assets worth a total of Tk 30,351 crore in 2025, after securing 370 court orders to this end, according to ACC’s Asset Management Unit.

The Muktangan, an iconic political epicentre at the heart of Dhaka, once echoed with slogans, rallies, and protest speeches.

The first morning of the Bangla New Year carries a distinct atmosphere. The light feels softer, the air holds a quiet promise, and unspoken hope weaves through the melody of the morning raga.

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) plans to convert the Matuail landfill into a modern Resource Circulation Park, aiming to turn city waste into electricity, fuel, and fertiliser.

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) set new benchmarks for inquiries, case filings, and convictions in 2025, though experts warn that numerical growth alone does not guarantee institutional effectiveness.

The Election Commission is weighing options for the fate of around 1.5 lakh electronic voting machines (EVMs), which are now lying idle amid rising storage costs, missing units, and growing uncertainty over their final disposal.

Despite growing concerns over the fast-depleting groundwater table, Dhaka Wasa is set to seek Ecnec’s approval for a Tk 920.85 crore “emergency” water supply project that will rely on groundwater extraction.

Even after three years since the devastating fire at Dhaka’s Bangabazar on April 4, 2023 that gutted thousands of shops just days ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, victim traders have yet to receive any compensation.

Hidden within the bustling alleys in Old Dhaka’s Tikatuli lies a regal architectural gem -- the Rose Garden.

Only 12 of the 116 private kitchen markets operating under the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) are legally registered, while the remaining 104 continue to operate without oversight, often encroaching on footpaths or land owned by government agencies and private individuals.

Business at the Amar Ekushey Book Fair took a massive hit in 2021 because of the Covid-19 pandemic. In the years since, book sales at the annual fair started to recover. However, sales plunged again this year, bringing a fresh wave of uncertainty among publishers.

Eid-ul-Fitr is a celebration of joy, togetherness, and family. Homes are filled with laughter, and loved ones gather to share meals and special moments.

Families walk miles through traffic, pay inflated fares

Families pour into major attractions

Motijheel to Agargaon see light traffic and minimal crowds, but commuters accuse drivers of charging excessive fares