eviction drive

Who owns Dhaka’s streets?

The informal economy is not a leftover of "under-development" but continues to operate across advanced societies.

Dhaka University: Evictions, bar on outsiders spark debate

Dhaka University’s recent move to restrict the entry of non-students and evict hawkers from its campus has sparked debate, as a section of students and teachers  fear it may gradually turn the country’s premier institution into an isolated space. Meanwhile, authorities describe it as an effort to restore order and ensure students’ safety.

Over 50 makeshift houses evicted in drive along Karwan Bazar rail tracks

The drive began around 11:30am and evicted over 50 makeshift houses beside the lines

DNCC starts evicting Sadeeq Agro farm in Mohammadpur

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has launched an eviction drive this afternoon at Sadeeq Agro Farm in the capital's Mohammadpur area

No home for Harijans

When the city corporation excavators reached the Miranzilla Harijan Colony in Bangshal yesterday, tears streamed down the face of Chinothi Rani Devi.

28 illegal structures demolished as drive begins on Patuakhali-Kuakata road

A mobile court of Water Development Board has demolished 28 illegal structures on both sides of Patuakhali-Kuakata road during a drive.

Drive begins to evict illegal river port in Pabna

A team of Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) begins a drive to evict an illegal river port in Pabna’s Bera upazila.

100 illegal structures demolished on Dhaka-Aricha highway

Roads and Highways Department (RHD) has demolished over 100 illegal structures on both sides of Dhaka-Aricha highway in Savar in two hours since the eviction drive starts.

RHD starts eviction drive on Dhaka-Aricha highway in Savar

A team of Roads and Highways Department (RHD) conducts a drive to evict illegal structures on both sides of Dhaka-Aricha highway in Savar.

December 9, 2019
December 9, 2019

Drive begins to evict illegal river port in Pabna

A team of Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) begins a drive to evict an illegal river port in Pabna’s Bera upazila.

December 7, 2019
December 7, 2019

100 illegal structures demolished on Dhaka-Aricha highway

Roads and Highways Department (RHD) has demolished over 100 illegal structures on both sides of Dhaka-Aricha highway in Savar in two hours since the eviction drive starts.

November 25, 2019
November 25, 2019

RHD starts eviction drive on Dhaka-Aricha highway in Savar

A team of Roads and Highways Department (RHD) conducts a drive to evict illegal structures on both sides of Dhaka-Aricha highway in Savar.

September 17, 2019
September 17, 2019

Over 30 illegal establishments evicted outside JnU campus

Students of Jagannath University (JnU) evict at least 30 illegal establishments including a human hauler stand outside the campus.

February 5, 2019
February 5, 2019

Encroachment: Eviction along Buriganga

For the fourth day, authorities are pulling down illegal establishments along the vein of Dhaka – the Buriganga River – to free its land from encroachment.

May 20, 2018
May 20, 2018

Eviction drive launched in Ctg hilly area ahead of monsoon

Chittagong district administration launches an eviction drive in Railway Toton Housing area of Chittagong city ahead of the rainy season to avert possible loss of lives from landslides.

January 21, 2018
January 21, 2018

Evict illegal structures from Rupnagar canal: HC

The High Court directs the authorities concerned of the government to evict all illegal constructions and encroachments of Rupnagar canal in Dhaka's Mirpur area within a month.

June 7, 2017
June 7, 2017

I’ll take shelter on street: Moudud

Expressing frustration over ongoing eviction drive at his Gulshan Avenue house, BNP senior leader Moudud Ahmed says he will take shelter on the street.

September 18, 2016
September 18, 2016

AL MP impedes eviction, reprimands govt officials in Cox's Bazar

A ruling Awami League lawmaker uses his musclemen to interfere an eviction drive of the Cox’s Bazar forest department and reprimand government officers for carrying out the drive.

June 11, 2016
June 11, 2016

50 hurt, 190 held after fierce clash

Traders of Dhaka Trade Centre and street hawkers clashed again in the capital's Gulistan area yesterday, barely a day after the two sides fought over eviction of hawkers from footpaths.