Dhaka City
Take urgent step in ceasing environmental pollution
Since the dawn of civilization, man has shaped the environment around him. Humans, plants and animals thrive in interdependence with the environment. But that environment is now in danger as pollution has impacted the surroundings adversely in Bangladesh. According to a World Bank climate report, Bangladesh is one of the countries most affected by pollution and environmental hazards. Even though such news is not new for us, it is not good for the country.
When will the manhole misery end across the city?
In 2022, a diplomat from the German embassy tweeted a brief message about a mishap he experienced due to an open manhole in Dhaka. That single incident prompted the covers to be fixed on open manholes in the upscale Gulshan area within hours. Such accidents are not new; they occur on a regular basis.
ISPR requests not to get misled by rumours over security of St. Martin’s
Inter Services Public Relation Directorate (ISPR) has urged all not to be misguided by rumours spreading through social media over the security of St. Martin’s island centering Myanmar's ongoing internal conflict near the island.
Sacrificial animal haats in Dhaka from Thursday
On the occasion of the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha, the sale of sacrificial animals at 20 makeshift and two permanent markets in the capital’s two city corporation areas will officially start from Thursday (June 13)
Why do cities flood whenever it rains
Previously, newspaper headlines would read: "Chittagong submerged after a day's rain," "Sylhet city flooded after a night's rain," "Dhaka city inundated after a day's continuous rain." Now, it doesn't even take a whole day of rain. An hour of rainfall is enough to flood the cities. This year, the monsoon hasn't even started in full force. Yet, with the occasional rain we’ve had, reports of flooding in the three major cities have already come in.
Risk of waterlogging on Dhanmondi-Panthapath during monsoon: Mayor Taposh
Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Mayor Barrister Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh has apprehended that waterlogging may be created at Dhanmondi, Panthpath, Kathalbagan and surrounding areas during the monsoon.
PM allows battery-run autorickshaws to ply Dhaka roads: Quader
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has given clearance to plying of battery-powered rickshaws only in Dhaka city considering the suffering of low-income people and impacts of commodity prices amid the ongoing global crises, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said today.
I have successfully controlled dengue: Mayor Tapas
He said, “Prior to my assumption of charge, mosquito control activities were being conducted with 551 fogger machines, 431 hand-operated machines and 17 wheelbarrow machines. In the last four years, we have purchased 535 new fogger machines, 600 manual machines and 29 wheelbarrow machines.”
Why Dhaka mayors fail to keep promises
When it comes to discuss about Dhaka, the city dwellers give complicated views. They find it difficult to live here and in the meantime they must stay here because of various reasons.
Heatwave affects Bangladesh's nature, livelihood
Due to climate change, the Earth has now entered a phase of intense heat. Last year was the hottest ones in the recorded history. This year expected to be less hot. However, there are no signs of that happening. Instead, records are being broken, and 2024 is shaping up to be yet another record-breaking year in terms of heat.
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