We would even jump from the bridge into the canal," he said. But this once-vibrant waterway, like so many others in Dhaka, has succumbed to encroachment, neglect, and urbanisation. Dhaka was once ...

Bangladesh Railway yesterday launched two pairs of commuter trains on the Dhaka-Gazipur route ... For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. Md Fouzul Kabir Khan, adviser ...

In a first, NASA astronaut Joseph M Acaba arrived in Dhaka today to engage with local ... said the US embassy in a statement. For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel.

Dhaka has ranked the second on the list of cities ... according to the Air Quality Index. For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. Pakistan's Lahore, India's Delhi and ...

While talking to the Dhaka Tribune, Council’s convener Muhammad ... of the minority communities in the country. For breaking news and live news updates, like us on Facebook or follow us ...

The victory of Islamist forces in Afghanistan, and now Syria will strengthen the hands of extremist forces and lead to Islamic radicalization in other countries The collapse of Alawite Basher al ...

Dhaka's air quality has consistently ranked among the worst in the world for several years. While it remains unhealthy during the dry season, it improves slightly during the monsoon. However, with ...

The problem is, Dhaka city has 129 wards, divided into 20 administrative regions, which means each officer often has to oversee multiple wards simultaneously, stretching their capacity.

The DSEX, the premier index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange, gained 4.79 points or 0.09 percent to 5,129.29 as of 11 am. For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. Around 144 ...

Agartala: Security was tightened across all seven entry points to Tripura along the Bangladesh border amid Bangladesh Nationalist Party's long march from Dhaka to Agartala on Wednesday to protest ...

was airlifted from Rangpur Cantonment to Dhaka by an army helicopter on Tuesday night after his condition worsened, said his elder son, Ramzan Ali. For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's ...

Partly cloudy with a high of 76 °F (24.4 °C). Winds variable at 4 to 7 mph (6.4 to 11.3 kph). Night - Clear. Winds NW. The overnight low will be 60 °F (15.6 °C). Haze today with a high of 77 ...