Sajjad Hossain

If you’re wondering whether Dhaka’s waterlogging woes have worsened recently, you’re not alone. Many residents share your concerns -- and for good reason.

A recent study by the Environment and Social Development Organisation and BAN Toxics has revealed that many plastic toys sold in Dhaka contain hazardous chemicals, posing significant health risks to children, particularly those under six.

It was July 19 – the day 28-year-old Monir Hossain was shot dead during the quota reform protests in Dhaka and a string of further tragedies started befalling the ill-fated family.

A recent study has found alarming levels of heavy metals and pesticide residues in widely consumed vegetables and fruits across nine districts of Bangladesh.

Incidents of mob lynching spiked with 21 people beaten to death over the last 38 days, raising public safety concerns.

The interim government must be careful so that it does not become the reason for its failure, said BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday.

At least 631 people lost their lives and over 19,200 were injured during the anti-discrimination students’ movement from July 15 to August 5, according to a health ministry report.

The sudden twitches of his left hand and his attempts to speak in too weak a voice are just about the only signs that 16-year-old Raiyan Ahmed is still alive.

Nearly 5,000 flood-affected residents in Kolakopa village of Laxmipur have been completely cut off by water in the ongoing flood.

Asks mother of a victim of enforced disappearance at human chain

A week into the ongoing flood situation in the country, outbreaks of waterborne disease are being reported from affected districts.

The extent of devastation from the floods is becoming  visible as the waters are receding.

After years of denial by the authorities, chilling details about secret prisons are now emerging as victims of enforced disappearances begin to speak out after their release following the dramatic fall of Sheikh Hasina’s 16-year regime.

On the evening of December 4, 2017, around 6:45pm, M Maroof Zaman, former Bangladesh ambassador to Vietnam, was on his way from his Dhanmondi home to receive his daughter at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.

Among the neatly arranged benches, one seat remained empty.

How classmates remembered Ahnaf, a 17-year-old killed in police firing

Seven political parties, including the BNP and Jamaat, yesterday said Prof Muhammad Yunus-led interim government can take the time necessary for creating an atmosphere conducive to holding a free and fair election.

BNP and its associated organisations have taken strict action against some of their party men for their involvement in the recent violence and violation of organisational discipline.

'If police see students inside the hospital, it may be risky,' a staffer said

Former prime minister and BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, who was under house arrest for the last five years, was released yesterday after the president pardoned her punishments, a day after Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country in the face of a people’s uprising.