Dhaka city

Dhaka city

Generally, in summer, we need 250-260 million litres of water per day. But this year, it is over 280 million litres. Photo: Mehedi Hasan

The future of Dhaka's water

As Dhaka grapples with depleting water resources, we delve into the factors leading to this crisis, examine the challenges that lie ahead and explore potential solutions

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Mayor Md Atiqul Islam participates in a cycle rally called "Pedal for Planet", an event jointly organised by Jago Foundation and Volunteers for Bangladesh to commemorate World Environment Day 2024, on Saturday, 8 June. Photo: TBS

Dhaka North mayor commits to dedicated cycling lanes twice a month

There is a lake in the middle of the complex but it resembles a dirty swamp. Photo: Mehedi Hasan

Another concrete jungle in the name of 'garden city'

Photo: Reuters

18 Dhaka wards at high dengue risk: DGHS

File photo of rain in Dhaka streets. Photo: UNB

Remal to cross over Dhaka this afternoon: BMD chief

Dhaka city. File Photo: MumitM/TBS

Cyclone Remal to cross over Dhaka tomorrow: Is flooding in capital a worry?

Dhaka aims for clean air, green streets with ambitious climate action plan

Dhaka aims for clean air, green streets with ambitious climate action plan

Rickshaws clog the Chawk Circular Road in Old Dhaka, making the movement of pedestrians difficult. A glut of rickshaws on narrow roads and alleys contributes to traffic jams across the city. The photo was taken recently. Photo: Rajib Dhar

One-way street, clear footpath: The way Dhaka can untangle its traffic knots

Many traders, whose shops in Mohammadpur Notun Kacha Bazar were damaged by fire last year, are now running their business on the footpath. Traders say customers assume their products are of inferior quality and want to pay lower prices as their businesses are in the open. The photo was taken recently. Photo: Jahir Rayhan

Poor sales dim recovery hope for fire-ravaged Mohammadpur market

Dhaka can invest in pocket parks within commercial zones, open-air community markets, night bazaars, modular fitness areas, riverfront recreational spaces, public art installations, and secure seating clusters. Photo: TBS

Urban planners want separate policy, body to protect open spaces

Pallabi metro rail station at Mirpur-12 substantially eased Mirpur residents’ commute. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain

How the metro rail changed the life of Uttara and Mirpur residents

Illustration: TBS

Give the mayor real power to make city life better

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Habibur Rahman speaks to media during his visit to the Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery in Dhaka on Tuesday (14 November). Photo; Zia Chowdhury

BNP locked their own office; no bar to opening it: DMP chief