Buriganga, the river that cradled Dhaka for over 400 years, has now become one of the most polluted rivers - and despite many efforts and judiciary rulings, nearly 100 acres along the two banks of Buriganga river remain filled up.

There are 12 ongoing projects in Bangladesh’s transportation sector which are being implemented with loans provided by the Asian Development Bank. However, mirroring other state and megaprojects, 9 of the projects were revised multiple times, and the remaining 3 are yet to reach the construction phase.

Suki river in Habiganj, a 23-kilometre-long river is "owned" by a family.

A group of tourists has recently spotted four tigers together at one place in the Sundarbans.

Several organisations, including 45 foreign organisations, have raised alarm over a new proposed law from the BTRC, which might potentially lead to harsh censorship similar to that which the Digital Security Act has been accused of.

Pelling is a beautiful city to the west of Sikkim. It is the 2nd largest tourist spot in Sikkim. The town is located at a distance of 10 km from the district headquarters of Geyzing. Kanchenjunga is the main attraction of Pelling. The beauty of Kanchenjunga as seen from this city is mesmerising.

Thousands of alumni gathered in university campus to celebrate and relive their campus lives on the 100 years anniversary of Dhaka University. The centenary programme, organized by the Dhaka University Alumni Association, took place on 12 March.

Hilsha fishing, selling, and transporting have been banned for two months in six Hilsha sanctuaries. At least six lakh families from six districts are dependent on Hilsha fishing. The government allotted 40kg rice for each of these families per month. However, there are allegations that the affected fishermen are not even getting the allotted rice even as months pass by.

Spot TV Serial “Golmal Colony” directed by Nazmul Rony and featuring Salman Muktadir has begun filming in two shooting houses in Uttara.

Graveyards are a sacred place. The dead are buried here in accordance with religious customs. Apart from special days, graveyards are usually vacant. Surprisingly, most of the graveyards in Dhaka are unprotected and attract criminal activities.

Some say she is the first transgender poet in Bangladesh. Overcoming many adversities, she recently published her second book "Ami Shova Bolchi". Even though her book was published, she couldn’t get a stall to carry her book. That’s when Shova decided to personally sell her book at the fair premises, and went viral on social media.

“The Batman” is the latest superhero movie from Hollywood. The movie premiered in London on the 23rd of February and it was released in theatres on 4th of march 2022.

Tania Yasmin recently turned 20. She was married off at the age of 15, and subjected to psychological abuse and social stigma. This led to her divorce since she wanted to continue her studies. However, she didn’t give up on life and carried on the struggle. Tania of Haturia village in Bera upazila of Pabna is now a student, a mother, and a successful entrepreneur.

Every year before Ramadan, along with all other essential commodities, both the demand and the price of soybean oil increase in Bangladesh. But since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war the price of soybean oil has increased more than the developed world. How are the public suffering from this price hike? Is the war responsible for this increased price? Is there a way to stop this inflation?

eSIM is being introduced in Bangladesh. A private telecommunication company is set to bring eSIM to the market. But what is eSIM? What is the difference between a regular SIM card and an eSIM?

The government is set to launch a retirement fund for Bangladeshi citizens aged 18-50 years. Khondoker Md Shoyeb explains the nitty-gritty of the matter at today's Star Explains.

Rumours had been rife over Shakib's availability for the upcoming tour of South Africa after the all-rounder himself said on Sunday that he was unsure of playing in the upcoming series as he was not feeling mentally or physically for international cricket for the time being. He cast further doubt by saying that it may even be that he will opt out of the ODI series, slated to begin from March 18 and play the Test series in South Africa.

Twenty body worn cameras have been issued for sergeants in the traffic section of the Metropolitan Police in Barishal. This initiative is being implemented to improve road safety.

Taheatul Jannat Remi has been working for women’s rights in Bangladesh for a while. She started her organisation “Nandita Suraksha” which provides free training to women on stopping sexual violence, awareness about child sexual abuse, and self-defence.

Every year we hear about Women's Day in festivals, commemorations, and on paper. What is the opinion amongst the public about Women’s Day? Other than the corporate celebrations, why is there a need for such a day for the general population?