Slum

Embroidery is a lifeline for many women in the Bhola slum. Earning a mere Tk25 per embroidered scarf, women work long hours to earn enough for the day. Photo: Courtesy
Bangladesh

Bhola slum: Meghna's gift for Dhaka

Sketch: TBS
Thoughts

Dhaka's informal settlements: Redefining urban planning for an inclusive future

Residents of the slum besieged the office of the Barishal Metropolitan Police (BMP) commissioner after hearing the news of Maya’s death, demanding the arrest of those responsible, on Sunday, 3 November 2024. Photo: TBS
Crime

Woman injured in Barishal slum clash dies

Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Banani Godown Slum fire: 'At least you're alive. Be grateful', mother tells daughter

Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Banani Godown Slum fire doused after 3 hours

The Kallyanpur Pora (burnt) Basti is called such because a fire had gutted the slum, partially or completely, eight to 10 times in the last 30 years. Photo: Rajib Dhar
Panorama

What about the right to housing of Dhaka's poor?

Firefighters try to douse the fire in Mirpur-14 on 15 February 2024. Photo: UNB
Bangladesh

50 shanties gutted in Baganbari slum fire

Slum dwellers pay more in rent than your average middle-income household. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Dhaka City: The health risks of living in small spaces

Photo: Mumit M/TBS
Bangladesh

Urban experts for child-friendly zones in the slums

Representational image. Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

54 Ctg markets, slums at risk of fire

Slum dwellers pay more in rent than your average middle-income household. Photo: TBS
Panorama

Why slum eviction drives are not effective

Photo: Md Jahidul Islam/TBS
Bangladesh

Poor waste management around Dhaka slum poses health risks

30 hurt as police fire rubber bullets during eviction drive in Ctg slums
Bangladesh

30 hurt as police fire rubber bullets during eviction drive in Ctg slums