Md Jahidul Islam

Md Jahidul Islam is a Staff Correspondent at The Business Standard who has nine years of experience and specializes in city corporation, utility service and environment. He can be reached at jahid.cou.edu@gmail.com

A girl is painting a Patachitra (scroll painting) in preparation for the Ananda Shobhajatra procession during tomorrow's Pahela Baishakh festivities. Photo: Md Jahidul Islam
Bangladesh

Bangladesh all set to celebrate Pahela Baishakh

Participants take part in the workshop titled Strengthening Urban Food Policies for Healthy Cities in Bangladesh. Photo: SAF
Supplement

Strengthening Urban Food Policies for Healthy Cities in Bangladesh: Experts

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Bangladesh

Mosquito menace worsens in Dhaka during Eid holidays

Eid holidaymakers stream back to the capital from their country homes. The photo captures the rush at Sadarghat Launch Terminal in Old Dhaka on Friday. Photo: Rajib Dhar
Bangladesh

Eid holiday ends today: Early travellers enjoy smooth journey

Emergency services continue to operate during Eid holidays at Nitor. Photo: Md Jahidul Islam/TBS
Bangladesh

Sacrificing Eid with family, emergency workers put service to others first

On the second day of Eid, DNCC Wonderland (Shishu Mela) in Shyamoli bustles with a massive crowd as families and children enjoy festive rides and attractions. Photo: Md Jahidul Islam
Bangladesh

Eid festivities bring huge crowds to entertainment centres in Dhaka

Eid procession at Manik Mia Avenue, Dhaka, on 31 March 2025. Photo: Rajib Dhar/TBS
Bangladesh

Eid procession: Dhaka witnesses vibrant celebrations bringing together people from all walks

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Bangladesh

Is Dhaka ready for an earthquake of over 7 magnitude?

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Bangladesh

Small shops struggle with low Eid sales despite price cuts

DAP revision in final stages, allowing taller buildings with more floor space
Infrastructure

DAP revision in final stages, allowing taller buildings with more floor space

An unfinished road divider at Technical Intersection in Dhaka’s Gabtoli, remains in a hazardous state, with exposed rods and construction debris. Work has resumed after a year-long pause, but progress is slow. The divider continues to pose risks for both pedestrians and vehicles in this busy area. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Slow progress, safety concerns as road divider work resumes at Dhaka's Technical intersection

A garbage collector gathers plastic waste at Matuail garbage landfill, amid towering piles of smoking waste. Managed by Dhaka South City Corporation, the 181-acre landfill processes around 3,500 tonnes of waste daily. Photo: Md Jahidul Islam
Environment

Toxic smoke chokes residents as fire burns Matuail landfill

Stagnant water and piled-up plastic waste are visible in sections of the Kallyanpur 'Cha' canal. A 2023 box culvert, built by Dhaka Nort as part of Syed Mahbub Morshed Road development, has significantly narrowed the canal. The canal, which flows behind the National Orthopaedic Hospital, is contributing to worsening mosquito and insect infestations, further deteriorating living conditions for both locals and hospital patients. Photo: Md Jahidul Islam
Bangladesh

Box culvert obstructing Kallyanpur canal flow, raising waterlogging risks