Bangladesh

Train tickets go black market despite online ticketing system

Shawdesh Desk: Zakir Hossain, a Dhaka-based doctor, travels to Rajshahi by train at least four times a month. He is doing an MPhil at Rajshahi University. “I love to travel

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Dhaka again ranks world’s most polluted city

Shawdesh desk: The densely populated capital of Bangladesh has once again topped the list of world cities with the worst air quality. On Sunday, Dhaka’s Air Quality Index (AQI) was

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Garbage truck claims yet another life in Mohakhali area

Shawdesh desk: A woman was killed as a city corporation garbage truck hit her in the capital’s Mohakhali area early Sunday. The deceased was identified as Shikha Rani Gharani, a

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Rain, thundershowers likely in parts of country

Shawdesh Desk: Rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely in different parts of the country commencing 9 am on Sunday. “Rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary

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Dhaka is world’s second-most polluted city

Shawdesh Desk: The densely populated capital of Bangladesh continues to gasp for fresh air. On Thursday, Dhaka was ranked the world’s second-most polluted city, as its air quality index (AQI)

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AQI: Dhaka ranks world’s most polluted city

Shawdesh dEsk: The worst fears of many residents of Dhaka have come true — the densely populated metropolis is now the world’s most polluted city. On Wednesday, the capital’s air

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Former DRU organising secretary Habib killed in Hatirjheel road crash

Shawdesh desk: Former Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) organising secretary and Daily Shomoyer Alo Senior Reporter Habibur Rahman was killed in a motorcycle accident at Hatirjheel area in the capital early

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Jhalakathi launch fire: Death toll climbs to 50

Shawdesh desk: The death toll from the deadly Jhalakathi launch fire rose to 50, with another victim succumbing to her injuries at a hospital on Tuesday night. The deceased was

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