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

New semi-automatic traffic signals, designed and overseen by Buet, have been installed at Dhaka’s Shahbagh intersection as part of a pilot project covering four major junctions—Farmgate, Karwan Bazar, Banglamotor, and the InterContinental Hotel—with plans to expand to 18 additional locations if successful. Photo: Sadiqe Al Ashfaqe
Bangladesh

22 new traffic signals for Dhaka city – will drivers finally obey?

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Aviation

Tk100cr e-gates lie unused at most airports amid manual checks

Owners outraged as Dhaka South cancels trade licences of unauthorised, rooftop restaurants
Bangladesh

Owners outraged as Dhaka South cancels trade licences of unauthorised, rooftop restaurants

Rajuk Bhaban in the capital's Dilkhusha. File Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

Clients suffer as files stuck at Rajuk for months

Dhaka residents battle insect-infested water, Wasa shrugs off blame
Bangladesh

Dhaka residents battle insect-infested water, Wasa shrugs off blame

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
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Strengthening Urban Food Policies for Healthy Cities in Bangladesh: Experts

Infographic: TBS
Bangladesh

Mosquito menace worsens in Dhaka during Eid holidays

File photo of Eid holidaymakers returning to the capital from their country homes/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?