The Chief Town Planner of the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has no clue regarding the development project of Dhanmondi lake area, expanding over three kilometers in the heart of the megacity Dhaka. “My department has never been involved in any lake development project of the city, please ask the engineering department,” says Sirajul Islam, […]
A reflection of the heart and soul of rural Bangladesh The game is within their blood. The excitement centering around the recent grand finale was inescapable throughout the villages around Kawkhali, 230 kilometers south of Dhaka. Hadudu, (Bangladeshi version of Kabaddi) is a traditional game that for centuries has entertained and enthralled millions of Bangalees. […]
Facing the doom Uncontrolled urbanization of Dhaka, one of the fastest growing megacities in the world, is set to cause a devastating impact on the living conditions of millions of people. Dhaka is already listed as the world’s least livable city and experts fear, if unchecked, every citizen, rich or poor, young or old, shall […]
