fireworks

A map of India's Rajasthan and Gujarat area
South Asia

18 dead in India firework factory blast: officials

The factory was operating without a licence

DMP bans fireworks, explosives during Shab-e-Barat
Bangladesh

DMP bans fireworks, explosives during Shab-e-Barat

Photo: Unsplash
World+Biz

5 dead in Germany from new years fireworks accidents

Fireworks on New Year's eve 2025 in the capital's Malibagh. Photo: Nylah Shah/TBS
Bangladesh

Dhaka sky illuminated by fireworks despite ban

Fireworks explode over the Marina Bay during the New Year celebrations in Singapore. Photo: REUTERS
Environment

Drives to be conducted to prevent fireworks use on New Year’s eve

Riadul Hoque. Sketch: TBS
Thoughts

New year’s fireworks: The unseen impact of fireworks on nature

Writ seeks stricter measures nationwide to prevent fireworks on 31st night
Court

Writ seeks stricter measures nationwide to prevent fireworks on 31st night

File photo of fireworks and sky lanterns
Bangladesh

DMP bans fireworks during Christmas celebrations

Representational Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

New Year's Eve: Govt bans fireworks, sky lanterns; bars to be closed

A file photo of the New Year celebration in Dhaka city. Photo: TBS
Court

HC asks why inaction of govt to control firework not illegal

A file photo of the New Year celebration in Dhaka city. Photo: TBS
Court

Writ filed in HC seeking fireworks control in country

Photo illustration by Slate. Images via 8213erika, RCKeller/iStock.
Bangladesh

Defying ban, fireworks fizzed across city on New Year's eve

Fireworks explode over the Marina Bay during the New Year celebrations in Singapore. Photo: REUTERS
World+Biz

Fireworks, weapons light skies as world enters 2024