Country’s legal framework is failing women
9 March 2026, 02:27 AM
A new assessment has revealed a glaring “equality gap” in Bangladesh’s justice system, highlighting 19 laws that remain discriminatory, one law that needs to be repealed, and four new laws that are urgently required.
9 March 2026, 02:27 AM
Tech-facilitated violence: Women survivors forced to navigate a flawed system
9 March 2026, 01:53 AM
The violence was set in motion not by a weapon but by a smartphone.
9 March 2026, 01:53 AM
International Women's Day / Men, money and muscle still guard the gates of politics
8 March 2026, 03:11 AM
The vision of an inclusive democracy, forged on the streets during the July uprising, has collided with a formidable structural wall.
8 March 2026, 03:11 AM
Repression of women, children: Protection promised but not delivered
5 March 2026, 03:05 AM
When the Women and Children Repression Prevention (Amendment) Ordinance was promulgated in March last year, it was hailed by many as an “iron shield” for women and children in Bangladesh.
5 March 2026, 03:05 AM
A walk through Dhaka-9 with Tasnim Jara
1 February 2026, 04:38 AM
Just after 9:00am on Friday, independent Dhaka-9 candidate Tasnim Jara stepped into the narrow lanes of Goran Bazar in Khilgaon with around 15 volunteers by her side.
1 February 2026, 04:38 AM
Manifesto Expectations / Women demand action, not just promises
29 January 2026, 04:07 AM
As Bangladesh moves towards the February 12 national election, women, who make up half the electorate, say political rhetoric no longer moves them.
29 January 2026, 04:07 AM
16 Days of activism: Will the dystopia for women ever end?
9 December 2025, 18:12 PM
TDS: The Women’s Affairs Reforms Commission made 423 recommendations. How much has been implemented?
9 December 2025, 18:12 PM
16 Days of activism: The abuse that leaves no bruise
6 December 2025, 18:43 PM
When 32-year-old Akhi (not her real name) finally left her marriage last year, it was not the beatings that drove her away. It was the slow erasure of her being.
6 December 2025, 18:43 PM
Into the World of Cacti
Here in Dhaka, unfortunately, the name- 'National Botanical Garden'- at Mirpur, evokes more negativity than anything else.
26 January 2017, 18:00 PM
Sailing on Antiques
When the Rocket Steamers service was introduced almost a century ago, it was used mostly by the elite classes and considered the fastest mode of water transport; thus, many believe that it is the reason behind the name.
19 January 2017, 18:00 PM
Rocket Steamers
Amongst the few paddle steamers that exist around the world used for tourism, Bangladesh has six of them, popularly known as 'Rocket
19 January 2017, 18:00 PM
Winter Delicacy at TSC!
The moment you hear the term 'Sheeter Pitha' (winter cakes), a perpetual village image might pop up in your mind.
5 January 2017, 18:00 PM
Water Taxi hits the city!
It's undoubtedly a fantastic project and I along with my family members have enjoyed the trip greatly!” says 50-year-old banker Mohammad Firoz Alam Khan, after taking a water-taxi trip at the recent Hatirjheel water taxi service.
5 January 2017, 18:00 PM
Tota Miah's 'Niribili'
A visit to Gazipur is incomplete without a visit to Tok Noyon Bazaar, popularly known as Tok Bazaar of Kapasia upazilla.
29 December 2016, 18:00 PM
Gas Crisis Hits Dhaka Dwellers!
“Coming back from the office at 8 at night, it's really intolerable to prepare the next day's breakfast and lunch, even my child's tiffin, along with dinner”, says 35-year-old Rabeya Moudud, who works at a private company, and lives in Agargaon area of
22 December 2016, 18:00 PM
Flags for Sale!
25-year-old Rafiqul Islam has come to Dhaka for the first time to visit his friends at Mohammadpur.
15 December 2016, 18:00 PM
STORIES FROM '71
July 10, 1971.
The Pakistani army killed 10 innocent people at Kulkandi village of Islampur upazila, Jamalpur.
15 December 2016, 18:00 PM
Shishu Park hoping for a better future
As the ever-memorable song starts playing, children, sitting on the metallic horsebacks, delightfully start going round and round. 35-year-old Salma Akter holds her daughter Taskia (3), who is too young to manage herself on the ride.
1 December 2016, 18:00 PM
Broken Rides, Broken Promises
While the authorities think of ways to make Dhaka a child-friendly city, amusement parks are being demolished or sold off, one after another.
1 December 2016, 18:00 PM
5 traditional Objects That Are Almost Disappearing
Bengali culture and tradition are basically the reflection of our rural settings. Rural lifestyles, crop- production, vehicles, machineries, food, religious beliefs and the nature are the vivid elements of our folk culture.
24 November 2016, 18:00 PM
Everyday Battle of Women Commuters
Getting a seat on a bus during office hours is nothing less than a dream!” exclaims 25-year-old Sabiha Akhter, who works at a private company, and travels from Mirpur 10 to Farmgate everyday for work.
17 November 2016, 18:00 PM
Sirajganj's Special Weaves
During the British colonial rule in the 18th century, when Bengali muslin was traded throughout the world, Britain's own clothing manufacturers conspired against the Bengali weavers.
10 November 2016, 18:00 PM
SAVE THE POTTERS
“Potters actually were popularised during the rule of zamindars, and they were patronised to make the statues of goddesses, plates,
3 November 2016, 18:00 PM
A Witness to History
There was a time when this particular place was more than just an educational institution. This haven once (trying its best even today)
3 November 2016, 18:00 PM
A Wind of Change
Here in Bangladesh, in terms of employment, women face great inequality, both in urban and rural areas. Breaking all barriers though, they are now stepping out of their cocoons and working side by side with men.
20 October 2016, 18:00 PM
The Day of Ashura
Ashura is marked by Muslims all over the world. However, Shia Muslims observe it as a major religious celebration, commemorating the martyrdom at Karbala of Husayn ibn Ali, a grandson of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
13 October 2016, 18:00 PM
The Joy of Eating Well
Ever experienced the sight of a street child after having a proper meal? Such scenes you may come across at the Airport Railway Station or sometimes at Gabtali Bus Terminal, in the capital, where hundreds of underprivileged children have lunch every day.
13 October 2016, 18:00 PM
Lightning: The New Natural Disaster
Now-a-days, one of the most discussed issues of the country is about the increased number of death from lightning and thunderstorm.
29 September 2016, 18:00 PM