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Smoke rises from the chimney of brick kilns on the bank of Buriganga River at Keraniganj, on the outskirts of Dhaka. Carbon-rich fumes from hundreds of brick kilns are adding to Dhaka’s increasing air pollution. The photo was taken recently. Photo: Rajib Dhar
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Zigzag 2.0: Can this breakthrough make Bangladesh’s brick kilns green?

The intervention introduces a new brick-stacking pattern, single-fireman coal feeding and several other small changes that result in a 20% reduction in CO2 and particulate matter emissions

While working late hours poses risks, some rickshaw-pullers prefer it due to emptier streets and higher fares. Photo: Nasir Khan Saikat
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The nightcrawlers of Dhaka

Anil Patil. Sketch: TBS
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Caring for carers: Anil Patil’s mission to support a neglected workforce

With a growing population, the main areas of Rajshahi city are now often clogged with traffic. Photo: Mahmud Jami
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Once a ‘green city’, Rajshahi now struggling to breathe

A recent string of raids in Southeast Asia shut down some illegal call centers, but scammers simply relocated. Photo: AFP via DW
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Why are scammers still thriving in Southeast Asia?

Caption: In Dhaka, piles of concrete blocks, pipes, and excavators placed haphazardly in open spaces are a common sight. Photo: Rajib Dhar
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As Dhaka’s skyline grows, so do the medical bills

Illustration: TBS
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Cassettes, cards, and a contactless future: NFC’s expanding role in Bangladesh

With US sanctions on Syria set to ease, Lebanese politicians have intensified efforts to send Syrian refugees home. Photo: DW
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What does Syria's sanctions relief mean for Lebanon?

Despite longstanding hostility, Iran and the US could potentially cooperate on a joint nuclear venture that benefits both sides Photo: Bloomberg
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What if Iranians, Americans and Arabs made uranium together?

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?

Illustration: TBS
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Performance discipline: The missing ingredient in our incentive policy

Illustration: TBS
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Tariff war ceasefire: Bangladesh must rethink its trade strategy

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