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Hatirjheel Water Taxi offers escape from traffic congestions
Dhaka/Bangladesh - With the stifling traffic jams in the city of Dhaka, Bengalis have started looking for new ways to escape traffic and maneuver their way to work and school.
The Hatirjheel, the lakefront in Dhaka which has been…
UN decries culture of impunity in Bangladesh over killing of journalists
UN rights experts have expressed deep concern at the failure of Bangladeshi authorities to complete an investigation and ensure justice over the murder of two journalists 10 years ago.
Married Bangladeshi couple Sagar Sarowar and Meherun…
Foreign crude company project costs hundreds of families their homes in Dhaka
Foreign crude company project costs hundreds of families their homes in Dhak
Dhaka/Bangladesh - More than 350 families living in the Moheshkhali sub-district, Dhaka, are living in unbearable conditions after being evicted from their homes…
OTT platform subscriptions increase as pandemic necessitates new ways of entertainment
Dhaka, Bangladesh - Over-the-top (OTT) is a streaming service that enables its viewer to stream their television shows without the need for cables or satellites. It only requires an internet connection.
Increased number of internet…
Bangladesh cops get death sentence for army major murder
Two police officers were sentenced to death for the murder of an ex-military major and six other people sentenced to life in prison.
Bangladesh has sentenced two police officers to death for the murder of a former military major that cast…
Bangladesh bears brunt of climate change amid rising temperature, sea levels
Dhaka/ Bangladesh - Bangladesh is among the countries starting to be affected adversely by climate change, including the rise in temperature and sea levels, as well as the more frequent floods, irregular monsoons, and increase in cyclone…
Omicron sees tourism further into financial distress
Bagerhat & Dhaka/ Bangladesh - A country of over 1,600 natural tourist attractions and with the world's longest natural beach, Bangladesh has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, as its tourism still suffers from its…
Unsupported mothers find shelter in ‘Shishu Palli Plus’ care home in Gazipur
Established in 1989, the “Shishu Polli Plus” complex provides vital support for single and unsupported mothers and their children.
Stewardess-turned humanitarian activist Patricia Kerr, founder of the care home, said that the Shishu…
Real Estate in Bangladesh grows steadily due to various factors
Dhaka/Bangladesh – Real estate market experienced remarkable growth during the past two years due to the rapid development of the country.
Since the last increase in per-capita income and expanding middle-class, demands for housing…
Bangladesh shivers as cold wave hits country
As many as six districts have recorded temperatures below 10° Celsius with a cold wave blowing over northwestern Bangladesh.
Moreover, nighttime temperatures may drop further in the next three days, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department…