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When hospitals rest and patients languish: Eid woes of the ailing in Bangladesh

Dhaka, June 7 -- Two days ago, as festive lights brightened the skies of Dhaka ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, darkness descended on Jamal Ahmed's life. A private firm executive, Jamal (not his real name) met ... Read More


Train Ticket Black Market: ACC cracks down across major stations

Dhaka, June 3 -- ul-Azha approaching, the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has launched a nationwide operation to tackle black market ticket sales, financial irregularities and passenger harassment at... Read More


Social Stigma: Struggles of single women seeking accommodation in Dhaka

Dhaka, May 23 -- For the countless single women who move to Dhaka in pursuit of education or employment, the city's sprawling skyline offers not the promise of new beginnings, but a labyrinth of barri... Read More


Social Stigma: Struggles of single women seeking accommodation in Dhaka

, May 10 -- For the countless single women who move to Dhaka in pursuit of education or employment, the city's sprawling skyline offers not the promise of new beginnings, but a labyrinth of barriers. ... Read More


Women in Policing: Challenges, sacrifices and silent strengths

Dhaka, April 16 -- Policing is more than just a profession-it is a role synonymous with responsibility. It is a career fraught with challenges, and for women in Bangladesh, those challenges are often... Read More


Aged and Alone: The hidden sorrows in old age homes

Dhaka, April 11 -- In the twilight years of life when the presence of children is expected to be the ultimate comfort, many elderly parents in Bangladesh are instead met with neglect, abandonment and ... Read More


Doctors deliver only half their potential: BMU Director

, April 3 -- The state of healthcare in Bangladesh's public hospitals continues to be a matter of concern, with Bangladesh Medical University (BMU) and Dhaka Medical College Hospital often at the cent... Read More


Eid Without Joy: The harsh truth of life in Dhaka's slums

Dhaka, April 1 -- While millions in Bangladesh celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr with feasts, new clothes, and family gatherings the slum dwellers of Dhaka face a different reality. In the charred remnants of th... Read More


Millions leave Dhaka for Eid, while some stay behind to fulfil responsibilities

Dhaka, March 31 -- ul-Fitr being celebrated today (Monday), millions of people have already left Dhaka to reunite with their families and celebrate the joyous occasion, but not everyone has the luxury... Read More


Can technology offer a hope against soaring sexual violence in Bangladesh?

Dhaka, March 24 -- A chilling wave of sexual violence is engulfing Bangladesh, leaving a trail of shattered lives and sparking nationwide outrage. The recent, horrific rape and subsequent death of ei... Read More