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Two fires broke out in Dhanmondi and Mohakhali on Thursday morning, while recent blazes also hit Uttara and Badda.
Dhaka already has many features of a compact city, but poor infrastructure, unsafe footpaths and shrinking green space threaten its future.
The Eiffel Tower closed after staff protested claims that female workers were sidelined during a private Hindu delegation visit in Paris.
Austria’s new headscarf ban for girls under 14 is now in force in schools, sparking debate over child rights, religious freedom and equality.
Mirza Abbas returns to Bangladesh after more than five months of treatment in Singapore and Malaysia, with doctors reporting significant improvement.
Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from Argentina duty, ending a historic international career that included the 2022 World Cup and two Copa America titles.
A Grand Canyon flash flood has killed one person and left 15 others missing or unaccounted for after powerful floodwaters destroyed footbridges and damaged major areas of the national park.
Bangladeshi actress Bonna Mirza is set to make her New York stage debut with “Nemesis” on September 5, opening a new chapter in her long career across theatre, television and film.
Nepal Flood Disaster leaves at least 162 dead and 826 missing after a suspected glacial collapse and debris flow triggered devastating floods near the Tibet border.
Bangladesh has recorded a growing number of attacks on Sufi shrines since August 2024, raising concerns over religious freedom and community safety.