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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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Cattle sales off to a slow start

Though 20 cattle markets in Dhaka officially started operating from yesterday, the number of customers remains very low.
3 June 2025, 18:00 PM
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People bear the brunt of strike

Rajib Hasan of Tantibazar returned home empty-handed yesterday for the third time in 10 days. Each visit to Nagar Bhaban, in search of his daughter’s birth certificate, ended in frustration.
28 May 2025, 18:00 PM
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How much longer must south Dhaka suffer?

Standoff over Ishraque Hossain’s mayoral post halts civic services in half of Dhaka
27 May 2025, 13:31 PM
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DSCC Mayor: Oath-taking likely this week

Officials of the local government ministry are discussing when BNP leader Ishraque Hossain will be sworn in.
25 May 2025, 18:05 PM
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Will Dhaka’s cattle markets be ready before Eid?

City corporations yet to finalise leases
25 May 2025, 18:00 PM
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Ishraque joins in as protests swell

The ongoing movement demanding Ishraque Hossain’s immediate swearing-in as mayor of Dhaka south spread across several key locations in the capital yesterday, including Matsya Bhaban, Kakrail, and the Jatiya Press Club.
21 May 2025, 18:04 PM
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Dhaka south mayor: Protesters step up push for Ishraque

​​​​​​​All 28 civic services that the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) delivers from the Nagar Bhaban have stopped as supporters of BNP leader Ishraque Hossain continued their sit-in for the fifth consecutive day yesterday.
19 May 2025, 18:04 PM
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Rise in culex population: Mosquito menace grips Dhaka

Abdullah Abbas, a resident of Dilu Road, uses mosquito repellents daily in a desperate attempt to protect his family from the worsening mosquito situation in Dhaka.
9 May 2025, 20:12 PM
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S Alam, associates laundered money thru shell firms

Mohammed Saiful Alam and his family have acquired vast wealth at home and abroad, using money siphoned off through loans taken in the name of front companies
7 May 2025, 19:37 PM
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Tribute to July uprising: Drone show lights up Dhaka's sky

In 12 vivid motifs, the July uprising came alive, tracing the heroism of Abu Sayed and the stirring role of women in the movement
14 April 2025, 13:43 PM
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Welcoming Bangla New Year 1432 in the spirit of ‘Swadesh’

The programme commenced at Dhanmondi's Rabindra Sarobar at 6:00am with a performance by artists from Bengal Parampara Sangeetalay
14 April 2025, 02:27 AM
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451 cases filed in 2024, highest in 5 years

Following the ouster of the Awami League government on August 5, the Anti-Corruption Commission has significantly increased its activities, as the number of cases filed, charge sheets approved, and complaints investigated in 2024 surpassed those of the past five years, according to the commission’s draft annual report.
11 April 2025, 20:15 PM
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Tk 10cr for a food court, Tk 1cr for toilet!

The Dhaka South City Corporation has undertaken a nearly Tk 900 crore project to restore, renovate, and beautify four canals -- Shyampur, Jirani, Manda, and Kalunagar -- to mitigate waterlogging in Dhaka.
4 April 2025, 21:17 PM
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Ex-EC secy Helal under scrutiny for Rohingya NID scam

The Anti-Corruption Commission has launched an investigation into financial transactions that allegedly enabled 55,310 displaced Rohingyas to obtain Bangladesh’s national identity cards and irregularities in the 2018 parliamentary elections.
3 April 2025, 23:08 PM
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Families flock to Dhaka’s Eid fair for shopping and fun

Since morning, the fair has drawn large crowds, with families enjoying shopping, capturing moments through photos, and soaking in the festive spirit
1 April 2025, 11:21 AM
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Here's how Dhaka is gearing up for Eid celebrations

An overview of the city's festive preparations and excitement.
30 March 2025, 14:19 PM
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Another Eid without Shishu Park

On Monday noon, Arohi Hasnat stood with a forlorn look in front of Dhaka Shishu Park, accompanied by her mother, Sharmin Hasnat.
29 March 2025, 18:00 PM
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The slow death of DSCC’s homeopathy clinics

The walls of the dilapidated single-storey building are crumbling, with plaster peeling away.
28 March 2025, 21:11 PM
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Assets of Hasina, family, AL: Court orders to freeze Tk 600cr

A Dhaka court yesterday ordered the confiscation of Sudha Sadan, a property registered to Sheikh Hasina’s children, and immovable assets of Sheikh Rehana and Radwan Mujib Siddiq.
11 March 2025, 18:00 PM
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Marriage tax: a short-lived revenue initiative by DSCC

The marriage tax imposed by the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) was officially repealed on January 21, 2025, after being in effect for just over a year.
9 March 2025, 18:00 PM

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