Dhaka
Ritwick Chakraborty coming to Dhaka
In “Mayar Jonjal,” Ritwick essayed on the role of ‘Chandu’, who comes from a middle-class family. He is plagued with many problems including losing his job and his dreams of seeing his son in an English medium school.
19 February 2023, 06:08 AM
EU 'deeply concerned' by political violence in Bangladesh
European Union in Bangladesh issued the statement on Twitter last night
13 February 2023, 09:45 AM
Dhaka: A distant dream
I slip right back into the chaos I was raised alongside, and it feels like a reunion with a childhood friend.
12 February 2023, 01:00 AM
The untapped potential of our public libraries
There are few public libraries across the city which can be considered to have a decent book collection in both Bangla and English.
5 February 2023, 14:42 PM
There isn’t much to do in Dhaka apart from eating garbage
The oversaturation of subpar food chains in Dhaka has its fair share of consequences.
17 January 2023, 14:45 PM
15.31Km Elevated Road In Haor: Govt may embark on Tk 5,651cr project
The government has a plan to undertake a Tk 5,651-crore project to construct a 15.31km elevated road in the haor region of Kishoreganj to establish the district’s direct road links with Dhaka, Sylhet and other districts.
13 January 2023, 01:40 AM
Is the metro rail really opening tomorrow?
The limited launch of the metro tomorrow is unlikely to make any real dent in Dhaka's traffic problem
27 December 2022, 10:58 AM
Kohli gifts Miraz his autographed jersey
India batter Virat Kohli gifted his jersey to Bangladesh all-rounder Mehedi Hasan Miraz at the end of the second Test in Mirpur on Sunday.
25 December 2022, 09:31 AM
Dhaka is aesthetically tiring to look at
As far as city planning goes, Dhaka city may have received the shortest end of the stick.
15 December 2022, 00:00 AM
Bookworm Bangladesh to reopen in Shahabuddin Park, Gulshan 2
The new branch is expected to open in mid-January, store owner Amina Rahman told The Daily Star.
4 December 2022, 15:07 PM
Will our footpaths finally be free?
Improving Dhaka’s walkability will be a long journey
22 November 2022, 09:24 AM
Rock Fest 3.0 and Fuad Live announced for December
This December will see Dhaka Rock Fest 3.0 and Fuad Live return together
11 November 2022, 10:33 AM
The struggles of travelling through Airport Road
The abhorrent traffic on Airport Road have left very few inhabitants of surrounding regions unscathed.
10 November 2022, 00:00 AM
Bookworm Bangladesh to vacate shop after 30 years of serving readers
“We tried our best to keep the shop but the tides of change are upon us”, Bookworm announced on their social media today.
26 October 2022, 09:51 AM
Dhaka in list of 20 most unsustainable megacities
Dhaka is one of the 20 most unsustainable megacities in the world, as per a new climate report.
19 October 2022, 06:15 AM
The gaps in DAP: How to avoid urban flooding in Dhaka
The regulations that DAP recommends can initiate a spree of development in the floodplains and agricultural lands surrounding central Dhaka, posing a serious threat of urban flooding.
18 October 2022, 19:20 PM
Car rides with friends are underrated
A car ride in Dhaka traffic is mind-numbing, unless shared with friends.
24 September 2022, 17:30 PM
Even the law can’t protect Dhaka’s heritage!
Authorities must save what’s left of Boro Katra, others
13 September 2022, 10:43 AM
Why is Wasa discharging untreated waste into Dhaka waters?
Wasa should come clean on sewage bills
6 September 2022, 16:23 PM
Can the new Detailed Area Plan cure Dhaka of its ills?
Only if Rajuk has the will and organisational capacity
5 September 2022, 07:22 AM