Standing on the banks of the Buriganga, once Dhaka’s lifeline, is now an assault on the senses. The air hangs heavy with the stench of rotting produce and untreated sewage. The water – thick, black, ...

At least 40 bodies -- all of them wearing uniforms identifying them as army officers -- have been found in a mass grave ...

Tasked with creating a space that reflects both aesthetic beauty and national pride, the architects meticulously crafted an experience where visitors can savour the breathtaking views of the age-old B ...

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 ...

We chose one owned by a 65-year-old majhi mama named Barek Howlader Having Iftar on the Buriganga might sound unappealing, as the river has suffered due to pollution. The water has turned dark and ...

The decision to implement the project will be taken after reviewing the progress and availability of river water. He said, “Water cannot be sourced from Buriganga due to its severe pollution ...

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. ...

were injured when miscreants threw bricks from the rooftop of Nur Super Market in Patuatuli area of Old Dhaka on the procession heading to immerse idols in the Buriganga river late Sunday night ...

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 ...

Dhaka, the vibrant capital of Bangladesh, sits just north of the Buriganga River, a tributary of the Dhaleswari River, nestled in the heart of the nation's south-central region. Boasting the title of ...