Ariful Islam Mithu

In Barishal’s case, the low-cost of travel via waterways encourages people to migrate to Dhaka and other cities, like Chattogram. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain
Panorama

Why nearly a-fifth of people from Barishal moved to Dhaka

Will bancassurance improve Bangladesh's insurance landscape?
Panorama

Will bancassurance improve Bangladesh's insurance landscape?

Illustration: TBS
Panorama

Insurance: When transferring the risks get riskier

Dhaka traffic is much better when schools are closed. Why not use school buses?
Panorama

Dhaka traffic is much better when schools are closed. Why not use school buses?

Before it met its demise and became a thing of nostalgia, Joy Pocket Dictionary saw outstanding business. Photo: Noor-A-Alam
Panorama

The rise and inevitable fall of Joy Pocket Dictionary

Train accidents are not rare in Bangladesh. But in most cases, they are caused by derailment of trains due to the dilapidated and under-maintained railway lines. Photo: Eashfinul Haque Munim
Panorama

When will the devastating train accidents stop?

Plastic toys in Bangladesh contain alarming levels of toxic metals: Study
Environment

Plastic toys in Bangladesh contain alarming levels of toxic metals: Study

These traders buy old houses, break them down, and then sell different materials to different retailers. Photo: Rajib Dhar
Features

Recycling buildings: Inside the country’s largest market for second-hand construction materials

There are 21 lakh buildings in the 1,500 square kilometres under Rajuk, six lakh of which are five-story and above. Around 30% of these six lakh buildings are vulnerable. Photo: TBS
Panorama

An uptick in mild quakes. Are we on the precipice?

Cars stuck in traffic in Dhaka. File Photo: TBS
Panorama

Why megaprojects alone cannot save 'slowest city' Dhaka

Illustration: TBS
Analysis

Why do Bangladeshi universities fare so poorly in global rankings?

Dhaka city, already burdened with overcrowding, is one of the most unlivable cities in the world. Photo: Noor A Alam
Analysis

Legalising unapproved high-rise buildings: A step back?

At present, there are about 200 freezing vans operating in Dhaka city. Photo: Nayem Ali
Features

Rising temperature is driving up the use of freezing vans