Many Dhaka residents choose staying in city over security concern
During the long Eid holiday, a significant portion of Dhaka’s residents is heading to their hometowns to celebrate with family.
Emranul Azim Chowdhury
Staff Reporter
Emranul Azim Chowdhury is an investigative reporter. He has more than 5 years of experience in reporting sector in various media in Bangladesh. He is specialized in important sectors such as crime investigation, political and human trafficking. He has worked in various Bengali and English, online, digital media, print media and electronic media.
Growing concern over safety of working women
Keeping pace with the times, women have stepped out of their homes, breaking societal barriers. They are working alongside men, excelling in both physical labor and intellectual professions.
Uber woe: Numerous complaints, little remedy
Since its inception in Bangladesh, ride-sharing service Uber has faced a flood of complaints against its bike and car drivers, yet the number of resolved cases remains alarmingly low.
Negligence hinders Chandranath hill’s tourism potential
Mismanagement, unhygienic conditions, and a lack of security—along with the authorities’ failure to take effective measures to attract tourists—have prevented the Chandranath hill from becoming a major tourist destination. There is no law enforcement presence to maintain order, no quality hotels or motels for accommodation and dining, and not even a single public toilet in the entire hill area or its surroundings. As a result, this scenic location in Sitakunda, Chattogram, remains deprived of the expected influx of tourists.
Uber bars journalists from asking questions
Uber, the international ride-sharing platform, organized an event titled "Uber's Contribution of 5500 Crore Taka to Bangladesh's Economy in 2024." The event was held on Tuesday (February 18) at an upscale hotel in the capital.
Tejgaon truck stand occupied again, daily income of Tk1.5 lakh
The capital's Tejgaon truck stand has once again fallen under the control of reckless occupants. Local influential people have been accused of extorting about Tk 1.5 lakh every day through these illegally set up truck parking lots.