Bangladesh's former prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, has been handed a death sentence. This comes after a trial where she was accused of serious crimes during student protests. The protests started over job quotas but grew into a bigger movement against her government. Over 1, 400 people died during these protests. Sheikh Hasina has been living in India since she was ...
A huge fire at Dhaka airport's cargo area has caused serious problems for Bangladesh's clothing industry. The fire started on Saturday and destroyed many goods that were ready to be sent to other countries. This includes clothes, materials, and important samples that help companies get new orders. The fire was so big that flights had to be stopped for a while. Even ...
In Dhaka, a terrible accident happened. A training jet from the Bangladesh Air Force crashed into a school. This happened in the afternoon when classes were in session. The jet, made in China, took off and then crashed into Milestone School and College. At least 19 people died, most of them students. Over 100 others were hurt, many with bad burns. The government sai...
In Bangladesh, giving women more power and control over their lives has been a big deal. It's not just about helping individuals but also about how it affects families. One interesting thing to look at is how this empowerment might be linked to the number of children women have. Researchers wanted to see if there was a connection between women's empowerment and the ...
The Greater Dhaka area has seen a massive boom in building and tearing down structures over the past 50 years. This rapid urban growth has led to a significant increase in construction and demolition waste. This waste is often overlooked, but it presents a unique opportunity. First, let's talk about the scale of the problem. A detailed look at 21 construction site...
In the bustling urban areas of Bangladesh, a silent struggle plays out within many homes. This is the story of intimate partner violence (IPV) and how it is deeply rooted in the experiences of women's childhoods. The research focused on married women living in three specific areas of Dhaka city. The study looked at the prevalence and severity of physical, sexual, an...
Did you know that almost everyone on Earth is exposed to harmful air at some point? Nearly 99% of us are breathing in air that doesn't meet the clean air standards set by the World Health Organization. That's right, even when the sky looks clear, the air might not be safe. This isn't just something happening somewhere far away but rather a reality in many cities, lik...
Bangladesh is a hotspot for dengue fever, and not everyone is impacted equally. The 2023 outbreak sparked a study across three major cities: Dhaka, Chattogram and Kishoreganj. Researchers dug into the details of 1, 313 cases and uncovered some surprising trends. Why did some people have a worse time with dengue fever? The study found that age and location were facto...