By Shakera Tasnim On Nov. 1, in a residential area of Bangladesh’s bustling capital city, Dhaka, the NGO Bangladesh Animal Welfare Association rescued two adult Padma Gokhra snakes (monocled cobra, Naja kaouthia) along with seven snakelets and 17 eggs.

Attacks on journalists and obstruction to reporting were documented in Bangladesh during the Dhaka North and South city elections on February 1. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) condemns the series of attacks at polling stations by polling ...

Nearly 500,000 migrants flow into Dhaka, Bangladesh, each year, leaving the countryside to try to make a living in the big city. By 2025, the United Nations estimates Dhaka will grow to about 20 million, rivaling Mexico City, Beijing and Shanghai.

An aerial drone photo taken on Sept. 5, 2025 shows a city view of Dhaka, Bangladesh. (Photo: Xinhua) An aerial drone photo taken on Sept. 5, 2025 shows a city view along the Buriganga River in Dhaka, Bangladesh. (Photo: Xinhua) An aerial drone photo taken ...

Capital of Bangladesh: Bangladesh is a country known for its textile industry and having the world’s longest natural beach. But do you know what is the capital of Bangladesh? Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh. It is a vibrant megacity located on the ...

Dhaka University is uniquely positioned to become the pilot, the model, and the blueprint for this future. From my experience in digital banking, the real challenge is not technology. It is governance, trust, and cultural adaptation. Dhaka University already holds all three within its identity.

DHAKA, Bangladesh -- Over 150 civil and military authorities convened at the Lakeshore Hotel in Dhaka Monday to kick off the largest humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercise held annually in Bangladesh. The 2014 Pacific Resilience (PR) Disaster ...

Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, is known as the bicycle rickshaw capital of the world. In the past five decades, rickshaws have been integral to Dhaka's commuting and short-distance travel. Dhaka is one of the most densely populated cities in the world ...