Dipan Nandy

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.

Friday's tremor laid bare not only the vulnerability of these structures but also the failure of authorities to act despite repeated warnings.

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.

Experts warned that far greater losses await if the authorities fail to act now

There was a wave of joy at Majeda Khatun’s house on Friday morning.

The KP Ghosh Street in Dhaka’s Kasaituli area is usually bustling.

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

Kasaituli residents describe the railing collapse that claimed 3 lives in today’s earthquake

Around 79,000 certificates issued through its ‘own server’ now invalid; residents face extra hassle, costs

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.

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.

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.

The observation came after reviewing fires at Dhaka airport, CEPZ, and Mirpur chemical depot

The pass rate for Higher Secondary Certificate and equivalent exams has suffered a steep fall to 58.83 percent, the lowest in 21 years.

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.

Since the rewards declaration, only 25 firearms and 190 rounds of ammunition were recovered

From eco-friendly materials to folk artistry, this mandap invites visitors to experience spirituality through the senses

Under the autumn sky, sunlight and clouds play hide-and-seek as Kashful sway gently in the breeze.

In the heart of Dhaka, amid the city’s relentless pace, a silent grave has reclaimed its dignity.

The change has left thousands of small businesses and families struggling to send packages to America