Dhaka | Dhaka City | Bangladeshi News
Dhaka | Dhaka City | Bangladeshi News
Dhaka’s air pollution has reached an alarming level. Until yesterday, Saturday, Dhaka had been the most polluted city in the world for three consecutive days. This morning, Sunday, the first working day of the week, Dhaka ranks third among 126 cities worldwide. The air quality index (AQI) stands at 279, which is classified as “very […]
Fortress Property Expo 2026 began on Friday at Rupayan Shopping Square in the Bashundhara Residential Area of Dhaka. Organised by Fortress Group, one of the leading real estate developers in Bangladesh, the exposition will remain open to the public every day from 10:00am to 8:00pm until January 31, according to a press release. Lutfar Rahman […]
Today, like many traditional art forms in Bangladesh, Jatra stands on the verge of extinction. What once echoed through open fields and village fairs is now fading into memory. Last December, the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy organised a month-long traditional Jatra (folk theatre) performance festival to celebrate and support artists striving to preserve the form. Yet […]
The Cancer Connect Initiative Foundation (CCI Foundation) organized a musical concert titled “Harmony of Hope: A Concert for Cancer Connect” on Friday at the Bangladesh Military Museum, Bijoy Sarani. The event was supported by Kazi Farms Group, with its Chairman Kazi Zahidul Hasan, attending the program as the title sponsor and addressing the audience. The […]
The Department of English and Modern Languages (DEML) at North South University is proud to announce the launch of its inaugural Certificate Course in Creative Writing, commencing in Spring 2026. This six-week intensive program is designed to cultivate the next emerging literary voices by providing a structured, mentor-led environment that emphasises Bangladesh’s rich cultural narratives. […]
Chobi Mela, one of Asia’s most prominent photography festivals, made a vibrant return Friday with the launch of its 11th edition in Dhaka. The festival opened with the Chobi Mela Rally, which began at the National Press Club and moved through the city to the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, culminating in an inaugural ceremony at the […]
A fire broke out at a residential building in Dhaka’s Jigatola today. The blaze was brought under control within around one hour, Rozina Akhter, a duty officer of Fire Service and Civil Defence, told The Daily Star. She said the fire was reported on the second floor of a four-storey building in Jigatola around 2:36pm. […]
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has interrogated Bushra Afreen, daughter of former Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) mayor Atiqul Islam and the city’s first chief heat officer. According to ACC Public Relations Officer Aktarul Islam, Bushra was questioned at the commission’s headquarters today from 9:30am for about one and a half hours. She declined to speak […]
“Poush Mela” is being hosted at Bengal Boi this year from January 14 to 17, daily from 3 pm to 9 pm. The fair features a carefully arranged selection of stalls showcasing handcrafted goods, traditional showpieces, and local delicacies, creating a welcoming space where artisans and visitors can engage in a meaningful exchange of heritage […]
In a streak of unfortunate crises, a lot of my family members and friends had to be hospitalised with various health emergencies recently, in all kinds of upscale to medium-range hospital facilities in Dhaka. The experience of running around to deal with the urgency of their medical condition brought me to my current realisation. Before […]
Gold is set to hit a fresh high tomorrow, extending its rally in line with global markets, according to the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS). The trade body, in a press release today, said gold will be sold at Tk 234,679 per bhori tomorrow, the highest price on record in Bangladesh, two days after it raised […]
The night before I left for the UK, is vividly etched in my memories – my living room felt smaller than it ever had before. My suitcases sat open on the floor, half-packed, as though they too were unsure where they belonged. I had filled and emptied those same suitcases countless times over the years, […]
