Dhaka city

Dhaka city

Experts say Dhaka has at least 18 times more than the population it can actually support. Photo: Rajib Dhar

In rank with war-torn cities: Why Dhaka is one of the least liveable places in the world

Dhaka somehow managed to secure a position with some of the ‘top 10’ least liveable cities around the world, again. The Business Standard takes a look at quick fixes or solutions to move Dhaka off...

Dhaka city. File Photo: MumitM/TBS

Planners stress inclusiveness in dev plans to make Dhaka livable

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Water crisis extreme in many Dhaka city areas

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Plan after plan, a reliable bus service still eludes Dhaka

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Why are so many gas pipeline leakages reported suddenly?

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Fire safety: Crackdown may begin in Dhaka next week

A stinking open garbage bin in the Gazipur City Corporation area causes problems to commuters. Lack of proper measures, including designated spots, manpower and equipment for dumping garbage, has made the city corporation area an open trash bin. Photo: TBS

Waste collection fees likely to go up for Dhaka north residents

Cleaners of Dhaka South dump garbage on a busy street at Fulbaria in the capital. The photo was taken on Saturday. Photo: Rajib Dhar

Cleaning the city in an unclean way

Passengers left the public transport and headed towards their destinations on foot as their transports stuck in congestion for hours due to the programs of the two major political parties of the country. The photo was taken on Mayor Mohammed Hanif Flyover in the capital’s Kaptan Bazar area on Wednesday. Photo: Rajib Dhar

Political demos hold up city traffic

Can Dhaka get more modern public toilets?

Can Dhaka get more modern public toilets?

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Sitrang brings rain to Dhaka, other parts of country

The scarcity of land in Dhaka is set to increase due to the new Detailed Area Plan. Photo: TBS

Without amendments, DAP will make land and apartment prices volatile

File photo of Dhaka. Picture: TBS

DAP implementation not possible with bureaucratic Rajuk: IPD