Eid Shopping Frenzy: Dhaka’s footpaths abuzz with middle-class shoppers As the crescent moon of Eid-ul-Fitr draws near, the heart of Bangladesh's capital pulsates with an electrifying shopping spree. The city's pavements, ordinarily an unassuming stretch of concrete, have been transformed into a kaleidoscope of colour, fabric and fervour, drawing thousands of eager
Author: Shafikul Islam, UNB
Surge in substandard products exposes gaps in govt oversight
The growing practice of selling substandard products for extra profit has become a serious concern in Bangladesh, particularly in Dhaka, as the absence of strict government intervention allows unethical business practices to thrive. Many shopkeepers prioritise financial gain over consumer welfare, often deceiving customers with counterfeit or low-quality products. The UNB correspondent
Circular waterway project around Dhaka loses ground
The 112-kilometre Circular Waterway around Dhaka, a project with immense potential linking five rivers and connecting four river ports, is losing its significance due to neglect and ineffective planning by authorities, experts say. The previous government, they said, failed to deliver a fully functional circular waterway despite initial promises. Significant funds were
Dhaka’s streets overrun by unfit vehicles
Despite government initiatives to regulate vehicles, unfit and unregistered vehicles continue to dominate the streets of Dhaka, raisning road safety concerns and the risk of accidents. Officials said authorities have the capacity to act only against registered vehicles that lack fitness clearance. But, thousands of unregistered vehicles, operating without undergoing mandatory
No clarity on smart driving licence cards
A prolonged dispute between the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) and its contracted supplier, Indian-based Madras Security Printers (MSP), is exacerbating the wait times for applicants seeking smart driving licence cards. The backlog of applications for these essential cards has now reached 610,000, with no guarantee as to when applicants will
Treatment of rare SMA disease available in country
Parents of children suffering from rare disease Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) find a ray of hope as the journey of a full-fledged neuromuscular disease treatment centre has started in the country. Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a rare genetic disease affects the central nervous system, peripheral nervous system, and voluntary muscle