Chaotic trial run: What is the future of mass vaccination?

The mass vaccination trial run has raised a wave of complaints about disorder, corruption and public suffering.
10 August 2021, 15:21 PM

Critically endangered Crocodile species captured in fishing net

Finally, the critically endangered crocodile specimen gets caught in a net set up by villagers. After the Wildlife Conservation Department failed to capture the behemoth for two days, the villagers took it upon themselves to capture the creature in a fishing net.
10 August 2021, 09:40 AM

Largest floating guava market at a standstill

During this pandemic, since last year, the hustle-bustle of the country's largest floating guava market has been missing.
10 August 2021, 06:16 AM

How logical is revoking restrictions while Covid-19 is still out of control?

The worst Covid-19 wave in this country is still far from passing. Even as the medical system is on the brink of being overburdened, and with thousands dying of Covid each week, the government is planning to withdraw movement restrictions from August 11.
9 August 2021, 15:06 PM

Had to pay to get free vaccines!

When the government has ensured that Covid-19 vaccines are free, some people are complaining that they were being charged to get vaccines at a centre in Radda, Mirpur.
9 August 2021, 13:08 PM

North suffers from drought in monsoon, agriculture in peril

This monsoon, severe drought is ravaging North Bengal and its agriculture. The rainfall this year has been below average, and the farmers are fearing a stunted yield, especially in Lalmonirhat and Kurigram districts
9 August 2021, 09:44 AM

Lockdown ignored as people prioritize livelihood

Traffic on the roads was usual today across the country. In some areas, law enforcement forces were busy controlling movement of people and vehicles, while in other places, people were seen opening shops breaking the lockdown.
8 August 2021, 16:00 PM

Mass Vaccination or a covid spreading spree?

The first day of the Mass Vaccination programme has turned into another chaotic carnival of unrestrained mass cross-infection -- with hundreds of under-informed expectants waiting in lines just to get refused, disproportionate vaccine shortage, people fighting to get vaccine, political leaders halting vaccination and posing as vaccine administrators only for photoshoot.
8 August 2021, 15:34 PM

A government primary school that became a pond

The ground floor and the playing field of Kajlarpar Government Primary School has practically become a pond as it remains under knee-deep water almost throughout the year.
8 August 2021, 06:40 AM

Dhaka-bound people overcrowding ferries

Despite extension of lockdown due to severity of the Coronavirus situation, the monitoring of restrictions on movement seemed lax.
7 August 2021, 16:43 PM

Militant resurgence in Narayanganj!

In Araihazar, Narayanganj, mere 35 kilometers away from Dhaka, militancy has been rearing it's ugly head for years. Now, at least 25 to 30 youths are missing and the law enforcement agencies suspect that they have left home to join militant groups.
7 August 2021, 15:25 PM

Mass vaccination drive ignoring health regulations

Mass vaccination program has started in the unions, municipalities and city corporations. But most people crowded at the vaccination centres without wearing masks.
7 August 2021, 13:58 PM

Public movement slower on government holiday

Movement in different districts of the country including Dhaka, Chattogram and Manikganj has been slower than yesterday.
6 August 2021, 16:17 PM

Unsold cattle burdens Pabna traders

Countless cattle traders have returned this year with most of their cattle unsold.
6 August 2021, 14:48 PM

Pandemic shatters dreams of farmer couple striving for self-sufficiency

Nasir Ali’s family is one of many farming families of Bangladesh that are affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
6 August 2021, 11:10 AM

Equipment bought to combat natural disaster at risk of falling into disrepair

Equipment belonging to a project undertaken by DNCC worth Tk 746 crore is at risk of becoming dysfunctional.
6 August 2021, 07:22 AM

How did authorities miscalculate the duration, scope of mass vaccination program?

The government has moved from the six day long mass vaccination program scheduled to begin from August 7 because the country lacks enough vaccine doses in stock.
5 August 2021, 15:39 PM

Movement restrictions almost non-existent despite extension of lockdown

The ongoing lockdown has been extended till August 10. But, on the streets, restriction on movement is almost non-existent.
5 August 2021, 14:06 PM

Fire at Savar warehouse

A fire broke out at a warehouse in Phulbari area in Savar. The fire started at around 8:20 am today (5 August, 2021), informed locals and fire officers.
5 August 2021, 10:34 AM

Movement on roads nearly normal amid lax enforcement

Movement of both people and vehicles are increasing in different districts of the country including Dhaka, Khulna and Chattogram. Vigilance of law enforcement has also decreased on the roads.
4 August 2021, 17:08 PM