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Hatitjheel’s water has turned black and emits a foul odour, causing significant public distress. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain

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Blackened waters and foul stench: Why can't Rajuk control Hatirjheel pollution?

Despite billions spent, Hatirjheel’s waters have turned toxic, and its stench is driving away visitors and threatening aquatic life

An old-fashioned telescope, also from an old ship, is displayed at a store at Chattogram’s Madam Bibir Hat area. PHOTO: TBS

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NO SCRAP LEFT BEHIND: How Bhatiari’s ship graveyard still furnishes homes across Bangladesh

Sketch: TBS

Pursuit

‘National University is now focusing on technical and language education’

Illustration: TBS

Pursuit

How to crack the code to get into multinational companies

More than 100 trucks of pineapples are sold from Madhupur every day, each carrying 3,000 to 10,000 pineapples. Photo: TBS

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The bitter aftertaste of Madhupur's sweet pineapples

Stryker was released three months ago, with an exclusive deal with Foodpanda. Photo: Courtesy

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Steve Long’s journey from German YouTuber to Bangladeshi entrepreneur

Photo: Courtesy

Brands

No drill, no fuss: Srijani’s Smart Fit Lampshades for any space

Photo: Collected

Brands

Bathroom glow-up: 5 easy ways to upgrade your washroom aesthetic

The design language of the fourth generation Velfire is more mature than the rather angular, maximalist approach of the last generation. PHOTO: Arfin Kazi

Wheels

2025 Toyota Vellfire: The Japanese land yacht

Kadambari Exclusive by Razbi’s summer shari collection features fabrics like Handloomed Cotton, Andi Cotton, Adi Cotton, Muslin and Pure Silk.

Mode

Cooling threads, cultural roots: Sharis for a softer summer

Graphics: TBS

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The voice of possibility: How Verbex.ai is giving AI a Bangladeshi accent

Graphics: TBS

The Big Picture

Why can’t India and Pakistan make peace?

Graphics: TBS

The Big Picture

What will be the fallout of an India-Pakistan nuclear war?