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Gallerie Apex launches ‘Fashion Street’ at Banani 11

The exclusive retail outlet was inaugurated by Mr. Syed Manzur Elahi, Chairman, Apex Adelchi Footwear Limited, in the presence of distinguished...

by Bayazid Akter in Bangladesh on 16/05/2012

Society

Labour workers start harvesting in Dhaka

A group of migrant labour workers walk on the footpath in front of the Secretariat to go home to Manikganj after harvesting season.

by firoz ahmed in Bangladesh on 16/05/2012

Society

Fire breaks out in Agargaon slum in Dhaka

A fire which broke out in slums in the Shyamoli area in Dhaka has affected around 150 homes, many were destroyed and 10 people were injured in the...

by Bayazid Akter in Bangladesh on 16/05/2012

16/05/2012 - Labour workers start harvesting in Dhaka - Bangladesh - A group of migrant labour workers walk...
16/05/2012 - Fire breaks out in Agargaon slum in Dhaka - Bangladesh - A fire which broke out in slums in the...
16/05/2012 - No bail for Fakhrul and others after arson - Bangladesh - A Dhaka court ordered BNP's Acting...
15/05/2012 - Journalists rally for justice for murdered couple - Bangladesh - Journalists demonstrate in front of the...
14/05/2012 - Dhaka now surrounded by polluted water - Bangladesh - With a population of over 15 million...
14/05/2012 - Opposition rally kicks off - Dhaka - Bangladesh - The rally of the 18-party opposition...
13/05/2012 - Fish poisoned to death in sewage treatment lagoons by WASA - Dhaka - Bangladesh - Men collected and burned around 150 kg...
13/05/2012 - Illegal organ trade flourishes in Dhaka - Bangladesh - Organ trade is flourishing as private...
12/05/2012 - Pigeon exhibition - Dhaka - Bangladesh - The Dhakabashi social organization...
12/05/2012 - Journalists protest death of colleague in road accident - Bangladesh - Journalists demonstrated in front of...

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Gallerie Apex launches ‘Fashion Street’ at Banani 11
The exclusive retail outlet was inaugurated by Mr. Syed Manzur Elahi, Chairman, Apex Adelchi Footwear Limited, in the presence of distinguished members of the board and senior executive...
Fire breaks out in Agargaon slum in Dhaka
A fire which broke out in slums in the Shyamoli area in Dhaka has affected around 150 homes, many were destroyed and 10 people were injured in the fire, the fire brigade said.
Labour workers start harvesting in Dhaka
A group of migrant labour workers walk on the footpath in front of the Secretariat to go home to Manikganj after harvesting season.
No bail for Fakhrul and others after arson
A Dhaka court ordered BNP's Acting Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and 32 other opposition leaders into jail after refusing them bail in an arson attack case.
Dhaka now surrounded by polluted water
With a population of over 15 million Dhaka is one of the most congested cities of the world. This rapidly growing city is located on the northern bank of the river Buriganga and surroun...
Daily life in Dhaka
Bangadesh is one of the most densely populated countries in the world, there’s no shortage of interesting people just about everywhere.
Thirsty crows on a hot summer day
The capital Dhaka's temperature hits a record 37 degree Celsius.
Journalists rally for justice for murdered couple
Journalists demonstrate in front of the Secretariat demanding justice for the journalist couple Sagar and Runi who were gunned down in their own bedroom.
Opposition rally kicks off - Dhaka
The rally of the 18-party opposition alliance led by the BNP held in front of the party's Naya Paltan headquarters.
Fish poisoned to death in sewage treatment lagoons by WASA - Dhaka
Men collected and burned around 150 kg of fish who were poisoned in sewage treatment lagoons at Pagla by Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (Wasa).
Illegal organ trade flourishes in Dhaka
Organ trade is flourishing as private hospitals do very little to verify whether organs are being sold or donated following state laws.
Pigeon exhibition - Dhaka
The Dhakabashi social organization presents a Pigeon Exhibition in Old Dhaka’s Hazaribagh area.
Journalists protest death of colleague in road accident
Journalists demonstrated in front of the National Press Club by blocking traffic on the street to protest against the death of a colleague named Bibhash in a road accident.
Rape and murder of indigenous girl Sujata Chankma sparks protest
Indigenous Civil Society, CHT Hill Student Council (PCP), Hill Womens’ Federation and Bangladesh Indigenous Student Action Forum protest the rape and murder of indigenous girl Sujata Ch...
Dhaka temperature reaches 35.2 degree Celsius
The capital Dhaka's temperature hits a record 35.2 degree Celsius.
Air pollution now costs Tk 124 billion a year in Dhaka city
Air pollution entails a massive cost amounting to Taka 134 billion a year, in the capital alone, in terms of lost human health and life, an economic evaluation of the contamination show...
Isabelle Anna dances at the Alliance Francaise de Chittagong
Accomplished French dancer Isabelle Anna performs at Alliance Francaise de Chittagong, a venue supporting a variety of local and international artistic performance.
Ilias 'disappeared for political reasons' says BNP leaders wife
A week after meeting the Prime Minister, missing BNP leader M Ilias Ali's wife Tahsina Rushdir Luna, said her husband had disappeared for political reasons.
Airport emergency exercise at Shahjalal, Dhaka
An Airport emergency exercise held at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Dhaka under the derection of Civil Aviation Authority, Bangladesh (CAAB).
150th birth anniversary of legendary Bengali poet Tagore celebrated
Celebrating the 150th birth anniversary of legendary poet of Bengali literature Rabindranath Tagore in Dhaka.

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Interesting to see some known

Interesting to see some known faces here.

Ahad, Sharif and Russell bhai !

happy new year to all.....

happy new year to all.....

Bangladesh steps into festive

Bangladesh steps into festive mood today. Millions of Bangladeshi are celebrating Holy Eid ul azha, a muslim festival that recalls symbolic sacrifice. In some parts of Bangladesh the festival started yesterday in tune with the calender of Holy city Mecca...Over 83 percent Bangladeshi people are Muslims, nearly 16 percent are Hindus while Christians and Bhudists and other faith make up one percent population of this river delta..

A bomb was thrown at Member

A bomb was thrown at Member of Parliament and relative of PM Hasina, Fazle Noor Tapash in the Motijheel area, Dhaka.