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Dipan Nandy

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Muktangan Political Ground Dhaka

From political epicentre to a space of neglect

16 April 2026, 00:00 AM
The Muktangan, an iconic political epicentre at the heart of Dhaka, once echoed with slogans, rallies, and protest speeches.
16 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Pahela Baishakh Festival Bangladesh

Pahela Baishakh / A festival of hope and new beginnings

14 April 2026, 00:00 AM
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.
14 April 2026, 00:00 AM
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DSCC plans to turn waste into energy at Matuail

11 April 2026, 06:18 AM
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.
11 April 2026, 06:18 AM
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ACC sets records in probes, convictions in 2025

8 April 2026, 00:00 AM
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.
8 April 2026, 00:00 AM
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EC weighing fate of EVMs

6 April 2026, 02:38 AM
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.
6 April 2026, 02:38 AM
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Dhaka Wasa turns to groundwater despite unfinished projects

6 April 2026, 00:00 AM
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.
6 April 2026, 00:00 AM
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Bangabazar fire: Victims yet to be compensated three years on

4 April 2026, 05:13 AM
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.
4 April 2026, 05:13 AM
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Rose Garden: a palace where legacy blooms

4 April 2026, 04:08 AM
Hidden within the bustling alleys in Old Dhaka’s Tikatuli lies a regal architectural gem -- the Rose Garden.
4 April 2026, 04:08 AM
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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
Bangladesh suspends US-bound postal parcels as new tariffs bite

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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Under-construction new DNCC market: Left abandoned for 18yrs

Construction of a six-story building beside Paris Road in Mirpur, locally known as Paris Market, began in 1996 and was erected by 2007. Since then, 18 years have passed, but no further work has been done on the structure.
22 August 2025, 20:58 PM
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Lost without a trace

With fear, grief, and uncertainty, a family from Barguna’s Bamna spends every single day of their lives in an agonising wait.
19 August 2025, 18:00 PM
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Sundarban market still a firetrap

Like most other shopping malls in Dhaka -- a city of over 20 million people -- the Sundarban Square Super Market at Gulistan is a daily hub for thousands of buyers and sellers.
15 August 2025, 20:54 PM
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DSCC misses revenue goals for 5th straight year

For five consecutive fiscal years, Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has failed to meet its revenue collection targets, with the shortfall in 2024-25 being the largest in recent years.
13 August 2025, 18:00 PM
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Server hack: Rajuk services halted for over 2 months

Mohammad Ali, another resident from Basabo, said, “My building’s approval was stuck for six months. This problem has already added two more months to the delay.”
25 July 2025, 19:48 PM
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‘I won’t play with planes anymore’

Parents recall the horrors of the Milestone jet crash
23 July 2025, 13:06 PM
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Nation mourns lost children

The death toll from the jet crash at Milestone School and College rose to 32 yesterday, as the nation reeled from shock and grief following the country’s deadliest aviation tragedy in years.
22 July 2025, 18:00 PM
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'Bring my Makin to me'

Parents wait in agony outside ICU after Milestone jet crash
22 July 2025, 11:32 AM
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'It feels like a night that has lasted a thousand years'

Loved ones of victims wait anxiously outside burn institute after Milestone tragedy
22 July 2025, 07:14 AM

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