Helemul Alam

‘Good mosquitoes’ may turn tide in dengue battle

An international team of researchers has developed a strain of Wolbachia-infected Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, dubbed “good mosquitoes”.

1w ago

Rise in culex population: Mosquito menace grips Dhaka

Abdullah Abbas, a resident of Dilu Road, uses mosquito repellents daily in a desperate attempt to protect his family from the worsening mosquito situation in Dhaka.

1w ago

Govt to build ‘July Memorial’ at Osmani Udyan

The government is set to construct a July Memorial Monument at Osmani Udyan in Dhaka to commemorate the July uprising.

1w ago

Air purifiers for Dhaka: hope or hype?

DNCC to set up 25-30 such industrial devices in public places to curb pollution; experts skeptical

1w ago

Rain sparks fresh fear of dengue surge

As the rainy season begins to set in, the risk of a surge in dengue cases is rising rapidly, with authorities yet to take adequate preventive measures across the country.

2w ago

UP chairmen’s absence: People suffer amid service disruptions

The situation worsened after the launch of "Operation Devil Hunt" in early February

2w ago

Dengue risk looms with onset of monsoon

With rainfall starting in various parts of the country, the risk of an outbreak of Aedes mosquitoes -- carriers of dengue and chikungunya -- is rising significantly.

1m ago

Caught in toxic grip of a landfill

Soil, groundwater and air pollution poses serious health hazards to people around Amin Bazar landfill

1m ago
May 10, 2025
May 10, 2025

‘Good mosquitoes’ may turn tide in dengue battle

An international team of researchers has developed a strain of Wolbachia-infected Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, dubbed “good mosquitoes”.

May 10, 2025
May 10, 2025

Rise in culex population: Mosquito menace grips Dhaka

Abdullah Abbas, a resident of Dilu Road, uses mosquito repellents daily in a desperate attempt to protect his family from the worsening mosquito situation in Dhaka.

May 6, 2025
May 6, 2025

Govt to build ‘July Memorial’ at Osmani Udyan

The government is set to construct a July Memorial Monument at Osmani Udyan in Dhaka to commemorate the July uprising.

May 5, 2025
May 5, 2025

Air purifiers for Dhaka: hope or hype?

DNCC to set up 25-30 such industrial devices in public places to curb pollution; experts skeptical

May 3, 2025
May 3, 2025

Rain sparks fresh fear of dengue surge

As the rainy season begins to set in, the risk of a surge in dengue cases is rising rapidly, with authorities yet to take adequate preventive measures across the country.

April 28, 2025
April 28, 2025

UP chairmen’s absence: People suffer amid service disruptions

The situation worsened after the launch of "Operation Devil Hunt" in early February

April 12, 2025
April 12, 2025

Dengue risk looms with onset of monsoon

With rainfall starting in various parts of the country, the risk of an outbreak of Aedes mosquitoes -- carriers of dengue and chikungunya -- is rising significantly.

April 12, 2025
April 12, 2025

Caught in toxic grip of a landfill

Soil, groundwater and air pollution poses serious health hazards to people around Amin Bazar landfill

April 6, 2025
April 6, 2025

Sewage pollution killing city’s water bodies

90% of Dhaka city outside Wasa’s sewerage network; decade-old master plan for sewage treatment plants remains unimplemented

April 5, 2025
April 5, 2025

Earthquake readiness: Unprepared Dhaka at grave risk

The recent 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar and parts of Thailand serves as yet another warning for Dhaka.