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Lives at risk

Bangladesh’s vulnerability to earthquakes and unsafe construction has once again come into sharp focus, as two major initiatives meant to safeguard lives and buildings remain stalled.
15 January 2026, 16:57 PM
15 January 2026, 16:57 PM
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ACC to scrutinise affidavits of aspirants

For the first time, the Anti-Corruption Commission will scrutinise the affidavits of general election aspirants to hold them accountable for their declared assets and liabilities.
2 January 2026, 18:00 PM
2 January 2026, 18:00 PM
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‘Fire safety enforcement is harder without full-time magistrates’

With the number of fire-prone establishments in the country tripling within a year, questions have emerged about how effectively safety standards are being enforced.
24 December 2025, 05:00 AM
24 December 2025, 05:00 AM
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International Anti-Corruption Day / Graft taints the graft watchdog

Six top officials dismissed this year; two ex-bosses under probe; 245 employees disciplined over 17 years
8 December 2025, 18:20 PM
8 December 2025, 18:20 PM
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Number of fire-prone structures triples in a year

Reveal inspections by fire service; experts call for strict enforcement of safety regulations
5 December 2025, 18:32 PM
5 December 2025, 18:32 PM
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ACC probing 50 former, current cops over graft

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) is investigating allegations of bribery and corruption against at least 50 former and current police officials.
4 December 2025, 18:00 PM
4 December 2025, 18:00 PM
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Korail slum: 4th fire in 2yrs exposes deadly structural flaws

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.
26 November 2025, 18:17 PM
26 November 2025, 18:17 PM
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Highly risky Dhaka buildings still in use

Friday's tremor laid bare not only the vulnerability of these structures but also the failure of authorities to act despite repeated warnings.
24 November 2025, 18:37 PM
24 November 2025, 18:37 PM
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16 months on, quake safety assessment facility awaits nod for launch

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.
23 November 2025, 18:35 PM
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Friday’s jolt lays bare Dhaka’s fragility

Experts warned that far greater losses await if the authorities fail to act now
22 November 2025, 18:17 PM
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Injured during tremor, they still shake in fear

There was a wave of joy at Majeda Khatun’s house on Friday morning.
22 November 2025, 18:00 PM
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A city left in panic

The KP Ghosh Street in Dhaka’s Kasaituli area is usually bustling.
21 November 2025, 21:13 PM
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Dholaikhal: The scrapyard that keeps Bangladesh moving

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
21 November 2025, 18:00 PM
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'If it weren't Friday, more than 100 people could have died'

Kasaituli residents describe the railing collapse that claimed 3 lives in today’s earthquake
21 November 2025, 10:12 AM
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The birth registration conundrum at DSCC

Around 79,000 certificates issued through its ‘own server’ now invalid; residents face extra hassle, costs
19 November 2025, 18:00 PM
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DNCC ward office on Pragati Sarani!

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.
6 November 2025, 18:00 PM
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ACC won’t need approval to sue govt officials

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.
27 October 2025, 18:17 PM
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A healing home for Dhaka’s trees

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.
25 October 2025, 18:00 PM
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Chemical, Industrial blazes: Fire Service struggles with limited capacity

The observation came after reviewing fires at Dhaka airport, CEPZ, and Mirpur chemical depot
22 October 2025, 22:00 PM
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Lowest HSC pass rate in 21 years

The pass rate for Higher Secondary Certificate and equivalent exams has suffered a steep fall to 58.83 percent, the lowest in 21 years.
16 October 2025, 18:10 PM
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Playground lost to seized vehicles

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.
1 October 2025, 18:00 PM
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Little headway made in stolen arms recovery

Since the rewards declaration, only 25 firearms and 190 rounds of ammunition were recovered
30 September 2025, 19:46 PM
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Gulshan-Banani puja mandap celebrates nature and devotion

From eco-friendly materials to folk artistry, this mandap invites visitors to experience spirituality through the senses
29 September 2025, 09:47 AM
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Durga Puja: A symphony of faith and festivity

Under the autumn sky, sunlight and clouds play hide-and-seek as Kashful sway gently in the breeze.
26 September 2025, 19:06 PM
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Narinda Cemetery: Colombo Saheb’s tomb saved from ruin

In the heart of Dhaka, amid the city’s relentless pace, a silent grave has reclaimed its dignity.
24 September 2025, 18:16 PM
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Bangladesh suspends US-bound postal parcels as new tariffs bite

The change has left thousands of small businesses and families struggling to send packages to America
14 September 2025, 18:00 PM
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Tk 150 crore down the drain?

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) built two modern slaughterhouses to ensure hygienic animal slaughtering -- one in Old Dhaka’s Kaptan Bazar and another in Hazaribagh of the Dhanmondi area.
12 September 2025, 18:22 PM
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Call-Ready: Once the sound of history, now silent

Remember whenever you saw someone speaking through a microphone -- be it at a rally, a meeting, or a grand procession -- there was one thing in common. In front of the mic, a small sign read: “Call-Ready”.
27 August 2025, 18:00 PM

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