Strange lifestyle of Dhaka’s youngsters

This is in fact worth worrying that many adolescents of current times, particularly those from the so-called upper class of Dhaka’s society, are infatuated with a completely peculiar and distorted lifestyle. They, though not all, are found indecent in manners lacking the least sense of respect for the elders. Rather

Dhaka rolls out Pfizer vaccine at 3 centers

Bangladesh on Monday started administering the first doses of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine at three centers in Dhaka to fight off Covid-19. The vaccine is being administered first at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Sheikh Russel Gastro-liver Institute and Kurmitola General Hospital. In each of these centres, 120 people will be vaccinated every

Kadamtali Triple murder: Husband and wife sued

A case has been filed against a woman and her husband in connection with the death of three members of a family in the Kadamtali area of the capital on Saturday. The accused are Mehjabin Islam Moon, 30, daughter of deceased Masud Rana and her husband Shafiqul Islam, 40. Shakhawat, brother of

Dhaka to start administering Pfizer vaccine Monday

Inoculation with Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine will begin in Dhaka on Monday, aiming to fight the Coronavirus pandemic. Prof Shamsul Haq, Line Director of the Directorate General of Health Services(DGHS) and a member of the Vaccine Distribution Committee, disclosed it at a regular health bulletin on Sunday. "We have already received 100,620 doses of

Dhaka disappointed by UNGA resolution on Myanmar

Bangladesh expressed deep disappointment over adoption of the the new United Nation General Assembly (UNGA) resolution on Myanmar as it failed in recommending any actions to resolve the Rohingya crisis. “The UNGA resolution did not include any recommendations or actions on the issue of repatriation of Rohingyas to Myanmar,” according to

Dhaka calls for transparency in vaccine trade by US

Bangladesh Ambassador M. Shahidul Islam has called upon the US vaccine producing companies to exercise more openness and transparency in commercial export of vaccines to developing countries. The Ambassador expressed hope to remain engaged with the US government and the private sector to secure adequate vaccines for the people of Bangladesh. While

Dhaka urges UN to take measures to resolve Rohingya crisis

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has urged the United Nations to take immediate steps to resolve the Rohingya crisis and help these displaced people return to their place of origin in Rakhine State with dignity. The Foreign Minister also recalled the efforts of the international community, including the General Assembly

Dhaka 4th least livable city in world

Bangladesh capital Dhaka has ranked the fourth least livable city in the world, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) annual global survey. The worldwide league table ranks 140 cities on a range of factors, including political and social stability, crime, education and access to healthcare. Dhaka has been ranked 137thamong 140

Dhaka’s plight for pure water

Dhaka is the largest and fastest-growing urban centre in Bangladesh with a population density of 44,500 square kilometres. One-tenth of the country’s population and a third of its urban population live in this city. According to the Dhaka Structural Plan 2016-2035, its population will reach 22.79 million by 2035. Ensuring

Complete metro rail projects on time

There is no doubt that there will be a ground-breaking change in the public transport system of the capital if all the projects of Metro Rail are completed. City dwellers will also be free from unbearable traffic jams. Several mega projects are currently underway in the country. Although many have