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Dimming sunset: Kuakata's Daughter of the Sea in crisis under the weight of neglect

Dhaka, Oct. 26 -- The coastline along the Bay of Bengal, renowned for its breathtaking sunrises and sunsets, is losing its lustre. The beauty of Kuakata -- known as the "Daughter of the Sea" -- is fad... Read More


Shahjalal airport dismisses claims of delayed Fire Service response to blaze

Dhaka, Oct. 20 -- Shahjalal International Airport authorities have dismissed the swirling rumours that Fire Service units were late to respond to a massive blaze that erupted at the Cargo Village on S... Read More


Built on rivers, a nation is watching them drying to death. What is Bangladesh doing to bring them back?

Dhaka, Oct. 6 -- Bangladesh officially lists 1,415 rivers in government records, yet a recent study paints a bleak picture: at least 81 of them are already dead or dying. Despite frequent discussions... Read More


Centuries-old Rakhine settlements disappearing under the tide of land grabs, erosion, 'development'

Bangladesh, Aug. 11 -- In the coastal Upazila of Kalapara in Patuakhali district, the once vibrant Rakhine village of Chayanipara has vanished without trace, swallowed up during the construction of de... Read More