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Fresh COVID sub‑variant wave hits Bangladesh; experts urge vigilance

Dhaka, June 14 -- 19 infections is sweeping across Bangladesh, triggered by the fast-spreading Omicron sub-variants JN.1, XFG, and XFC, reigniting public health concerns and prompting calls for renewe... Read More


Begging booms in Dhaka while demand for domestic help remains high

Dhaka, June 10 -- From the bustling streets of Dhaka to its narrow lanes and marketplaces, the presence of beggars appears to be growing. Begging has become a widespread and seemingly convenient mean... Read More


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