Muntakim Saad

Father cried for help, yet son could do nothing

Monim Jamaddar’s phone rang amidst the chaos in front of the hotel in flames. His father Miron’s panicked voice on the other end said, “I’m trapped inside. Smoke is everywhere. I can’t find a way out.”

5d ago

Crime rates spike

The data come in a stark contrast with home adviser's depiction of the country's law and order situation as "satisfactory".

1w ago

‘This is where I was held captive’

When images of Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus inspecting three secret detention centres emerged in the media yesterday, it did not take long for survivors to recognise the places where they had been held captive.

3w ago

999 services now in English too

The National Emergency Helpline 999 has introduced English-language services for the first time, aiming to assist English-speaking people, particularly foreigners working in or visiting the country.

3w ago

Illegal parking turns Karwan Bazar into a nightmare

Raisul Islam, an employee of a private office in Panthapath, left for a meeting in Gulshan on Sunday, taking the Panthapath-Tejgaon Link Road.

3w ago

6 months of interim govt: Citizens still in fear for safety

Many citizens feel unprotected and vulnerable since law enforcement agencies have not been able to regain control

4w ago

Daily struggle of Dhaka dwellers

Dhaka has worn many titles: the city of mosques, the Venice of the east, the rickshaw Capital of the World.

1m ago

Muggings even in daylight rattle Mohammadpur

Muggers in Mohammadpur are no longer waiting for the cover of darkness.

1m ago
March 4, 2025
March 4, 2025

Father cried for help, yet son could do nothing

Monim Jamaddar’s phone rang amidst the chaos in front of the hotel in flames. His father Miron’s panicked voice on the other end said, “I’m trapped inside. Smoke is everywhere. I can’t find a way out.”

February 25, 2025
February 25, 2025

Crime rates spike

The data come in a stark contrast with home adviser's depiction of the country's law and order situation as "satisfactory".

February 13, 2025
February 13, 2025

‘This is where I was held captive’

When images of Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus inspecting three secret detention centres emerged in the media yesterday, it did not take long for survivors to recognise the places where they had been held captive.

February 13, 2025
February 13, 2025

999 services now in English too

The National Emergency Helpline 999 has introduced English-language services for the first time, aiming to assist English-speaking people, particularly foreigners working in or visiting the country.

February 12, 2025
February 12, 2025

Illegal parking turns Karwan Bazar into a nightmare

Raisul Islam, an employee of a private office in Panthapath, left for a meeting in Gulshan on Sunday, taking the Panthapath-Tejgaon Link Road.

February 9, 2025
February 9, 2025

6 months of interim govt: Citizens still in fear for safety

Many citizens feel unprotected and vulnerable since law enforcement agencies have not been able to regain control

February 3, 2025
February 3, 2025

Daily struggle of Dhaka dwellers

Dhaka has worn many titles: the city of mosques, the Venice of the east, the rickshaw Capital of the World.

January 29, 2025
January 29, 2025

Muggings even in daylight rattle Mohammadpur

Muggers in Mohammadpur are no longer waiting for the cover of darkness.

January 26, 2025
January 26, 2025

Weak deterrents fuel crime concerns

Crimes such as murder, extortion and robbery continue to plague various parts of the country despite efforts by law enforcement agencies.

January 19, 2025
January 19, 2025

Ex-OC Shah Alam remains traceless over 10 days after custody escape

A nationwide red alert was issued on January 10, to apprehend him