Restoration of a Buriganga channel Dhaka South City Corporation has begun excavation and demolition of illegal structures to restore and beautify an old channel of the River Buriganga.

The battle against invasive species is a long and grueling one, but it is winnable. The first step is recognising that the locals on the frontlines are not just individuals fighting a losing battle ...

A man fishes in the Buriganga river. In normal times, malodour from the dark and polluted water makes it difficult for someone to stay on the banks of the river for hours. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi ...

The movement of architectural motifs does not merely result in an assemblage of pre-existing forms; rather, it often ...

After sheets of clear plastic trash have been washed in the Buriganga River, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Noorjahan spreads them out to dry, turning them regularly— while also tending to her son ...

Bangladesh became the first country in the world to ban the production, import, marketing and use of polythene bags, a type of single-use plastic bag. The ban, made through the Bangladesh Environment ...

interest in the restoration of the Buriganga River. She pointed out the significant gap between policy formulation and implementation and identified the lack of commitment to execution as the primary ...

Is it possible to stay in a hotel in Dhaka for one night for just 30 taka? You may think it’s impossible, but there are at least four hotels in the city that offers you such a low rate.

Mr Loteef, 70, is a ferryman on the Buriganga River, Dhaka. He is training Colin from Canvey Island the art of rowing his boat. Mr Loteef takes passengers home across the river from the city ...

Daily life in Dhaka revolves around the local markets. Many laborers work alongside the Buriganga river, which flows through Dhaka and is heavily polluted with human and factory waste. Out of 164. ...

Bangladesh - February 12, 2025 Bangladeshi workers on Wednesday prepared plastic for drying near the Buriganga River in Dhaka, as plastic recycling has seen remarkable growth in Bangladesh.