Dhaka

Rain in University of Dhaka's TSC area this afternoon (16 April). Photo: Rajib Dhar
Bangladesh

Rain brings Dhaka some relief from scorching heat

The nighttime temperatures are expected to drop notably following the rain, says the met office

A file of of rain in University of Dhaka's TSC area. Photo: The Business Standard
Bangladesh

Rain likely in Dhaka, 7 other divisions

Nicole Ann Chulick, US deputy assistant secretary at the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs (SCA), and Andrew R Herrup, deputy assistant secretary at the Bureau of East Asian and the Pacific Affairs. Photo: Collected
Foreign Policy

First high-level US delegation from Trump administration coming to Dhaka tomorrow

The stretch between Banglamotor and Shahbagh packed with people after protest march at Suhrawardy Udyan on 12 April. Photo: Jahidul Islam/TBS
Bangladesh

Dhaka traffic comes to standstill as sea of people join 'March for Gaza'

Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan speaks at a press conference at the Eastern Railway conference room in Chattogram on 11 April 2025. Photo: TBS
Energy

Load shedding to begin in Dhaka before rural areas this summer: Energy adviser

Representational image. Photo: Freepik
Bangladesh

Security enhanced in Dhaka's diplomatic zone

Collage shows the car and motorcycle involved in a road accident that killed two on the Kalshi flyover of Pallabi, Dhaka on Friday, 4 April 2025. Photos: Collected
Bangladesh

Kalshi flyover accident victims identified: Police

Eid holidaymakers stream back to the capital from their country homes. The photo captures the rush at Sadarghat Launch Terminal in Old Dhaka on Friday. Photo: Rajib Dhar
Bangladesh

52% Eid holidaymakers return to Dhaka, telecom data shows

Representational image. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain
Environment

Dhaka's air quality still marks 'unhealthy'

Eid holidaymakers stream back to the capital from their country homes. The photo captures the rush at Sadarghat Launch Terminal in Old Dhaka on Friday. Photo: Rajib Dhar
Bangladesh

Eid holiday ends today: Early travellers enjoy smooth journey

IMF team to arrive in Dhaka tomorrow
Economy

IMF team to arrive in Dhaka tomorrow

Dhaka’s air causes respiratory diseases, heart problems and reduces life expectancy. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain
Thoughts

Breathing in Dhaka: A free pack of cigarettes, daily!

Screenshot of Google Maps
Crime

Female journalist, brother reportedly physically assaulted in Banasree for protesting stalking