Mathews Chiran

Where is inclusivity for the Indigenous people?

If such an appalling treatment persists, will the Indigenous people ever feel safe in this country?

2d ago

Sherpur flash flood: The unseen struggles of Indigenous and Bangalee families

Though the floodwaters didn’t linger in most places, they left behind uncertainty for lakhs of people.

3m ago

How many Indigenous authors can you name?

There is a lack of recognition for Indigenous writers and publishers at national events like the Amar Ekushey Book Fair.

11m ago

Eid shopping a priority above health safety?

The government has directed all supermarkets, malls and shops of Dhaka city to adopt precautionary measures to stop the spread of Covid-19. However, the markets are struggling to maintain proper health and safety measures as there are large crowds of people shopping before Eid-ul-Fitr.

3y ago

Filing complaints now easier than ever

It was quite a pleasant surprise for Kawser Alam when he found Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) workers clearing the dumped waste in front of his house, a day after he lodged a complaint through an app called “Sobar Dhaka”.

3y ago

Footpath, road blocked by DNCC’s structure

Dhaka residents usually come across footpaths and roads being blocked by vendors and parked vehicles. As a result, they may have to jaywalk or manoeuvre their vehicles through the obstacles, hoping that one day authorities will clear the path.

3y ago

Here’s hoping next year’s book fair is Covid-19 free

Yesterday was the last day of this year’s Ekushey Boimela. Marked by a delayed start and a lockdown announcement midway, the book fair -- originally scheduled to end on April 14 -- ended two days earlier due to the surge in Covid-19 cases across the country.

3y ago

(Mist) cannons to fight pollution!

To control dust pollution in the capital and maintain air quality, Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) have begun operating two truck-mounted

3y ago
January 18, 2025
January 18, 2025

Where is inclusivity for the Indigenous people?

If such an appalling treatment persists, will the Indigenous people ever feel safe in this country?

October 9, 2024
October 9, 2024

Sherpur flash flood: The unseen struggles of Indigenous and Bangalee families

Though the floodwaters didn’t linger in most places, they left behind uncertainty for lakhs of people.

February 23, 2024
February 23, 2024

How many Indigenous authors can you name?

There is a lack of recognition for Indigenous writers and publishers at national events like the Amar Ekushey Book Fair.

May 12, 2021
May 12, 2021

Eid shopping a priority above health safety?

The government has directed all supermarkets, malls and shops of Dhaka city to adopt precautionary measures to stop the spread of Covid-19. However, the markets are struggling to maintain proper health and safety measures as there are large crowds of people shopping before Eid-ul-Fitr.

May 8, 2021
May 8, 2021

Filing complaints now easier than ever

It was quite a pleasant surprise for Kawser Alam when he found Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) workers clearing the dumped waste in front of his house, a day after he lodged a complaint through an app called “Sobar Dhaka”.

April 22, 2021
April 22, 2021

Footpath, road blocked by DNCC’s structure

Dhaka residents usually come across footpaths and roads being blocked by vendors and parked vehicles. As a result, they may have to jaywalk or manoeuvre their vehicles through the obstacles, hoping that one day authorities will clear the path.

April 13, 2021
April 13, 2021

Here’s hoping next year’s book fair is Covid-19 free

Yesterday was the last day of this year’s Ekushey Boimela. Marked by a delayed start and a lockdown announcement midway, the book fair -- originally scheduled to end on April 14 -- ended two days earlier due to the surge in Covid-19 cases across the country.

March 29, 2021
March 29, 2021

(Mist) cannons to fight pollution!

To control dust pollution in the capital and maintain air quality, Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) have begun operating two truck-mounted

March 24, 2021
March 24, 2021

Ekushey Book Fair : ‘Better promotion would have drawn more visitors’

As soon as the gate of Amar Ekushey book fair opened at 3pm yesterday, visitors started coming in. Among lone visitors and groups, there were students, couples, families university students, couples and families joining in the festivity of the fair.

March 23, 2021
March 23, 2021

Ekushey Book Fair : Young readers thrilled to meet favourite writer

On the fifth day of the book fair, the crowd was a little relaxed at the Suhrawardy Udyan yesterday.