Shahriar Azam

The water of Hatirjheel Lake has become excessively polluted due to waste and sewage. As the water is polluted, foul odour spreads in the air. The photograph was taken recently. Photo: Mehedi Hasan/TBS
Urbanisation

Dhaka's lakes turning into microplastic reservoirs, study warns

Representational image. Photo: UNB
Bangladesh

Govt promise remains unfulfilled as passengers face chaos over AC bus fares ahead of Eid

Photo: UNB
Bangladesh

Bus fares surge unchecked as fuel price hike hits commuters

Graphics: TBS
Energy

Tank lorry returns empty as depot fails to supply expected fuel in Fatullah

SME production plunges by 30% as energy crisis, soaring costs hit hard
Energy

SME production plunges by 30% as energy crisis, soaring costs hit hard

Stakeholders and policy experts unveil a case study report, “Scaling What Works: Lessons on Green Energy Transition from Bangladesh’s RMG Sector,” at a multi-stakeholder dialogue held at a city hotel on 31 March. The event, titled “Fostering Renewable Energy Transition & Decarbonisation in Bangladesh RMG: Expectations for the New Government,” was jointly organised by The Business Standard, Ethical Trading Initiative Bangladesh, and Worker-led Climate Action Network. The research is a joint initiative of Ethical Trading Initiative Bangladesh and BRAC University. PHOTO: Mehedi Hasan/TBS
Supplement

Powering the Future: Bangladesh Must Fast-Track Renewable Energy Transition

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Energy

Pump owners limit fuel sales despite government ending rationing

Under the directives of the Ministry of Home Affairs, the border force has been tasked with safeguarding the distribution chain and thwarting any efforts to manipulate the energy market. Photo: Courtesy
Energy

BGB deployed at depots, ‘tag officers’ for pumps to ensure smooth supply

As the Eid holiday ends, passengers return to Dhaka to rejoin their workplaces, seen climbing down from the roof of an overcrowded train at Kamalapur Railway Station in the capital on Friday. Photo: Rajib Dhar/TBS
Bangladesh

Eid returnees crowd terminals as Dhaka regains rhythm

Bangladesh parliament
Bangladesh

Opposition to criticise motion of thanks on president’s speech today

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Economy

War shock drives freight surge from sea to road in Bangladesh supply chain

Passengers wait at the bus counter in Dhaka as they try to secure tickets for Eid travel. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Soaring fuel costs trigger fare hikes, travel uncertainty during Eid

Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

Extra fares, uncertainty grip Eid home-goers amid fuel shortage concerns