Dhaka Post

Dhaka Wednesday, 08 May 2024

Abdur Rahman Rahad

Abdur Rahman Rahad

Journalist

Tanguar Haor: Dreamlike aquatic serenity

Tanguar Haor, full of majestic aquatic beauty, is located between Tahirpur and Dharmapasha upazilas of ‘Haor Kanya’ Sunamganj. This haor is one of the most beautiful, large and rich biodiversity sanctuaries in the country.

‘It is a much anticipated day for all the students’

Schools and colleges across the country finally reopened this morning after nearly 18 months of closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Countrymen return to ‘normal life’ despite COVID-19 surge

The countrymen went back to their regular life amid the surge of coronavirus across the country following the government decision to lift the nationwide strict lockdown from August 11.

Mission one crore: The reality of expectations

Health Minister Zahid Maleque on Sunday announced that the government have set a target to vaccinate one crore people in the second week of August which will be followed by vaccination of one crore people every month till the end of the year to boost the COVID-19 vaccination campaign across the country.

Danger remains despite deadliest July ends

The health experts have warned that the COVID-19 situation is not improving soon though the country marked the end of its deadliest month since the pandemic broke out in the country in March last year.

Export-oriented factories reopen from August 1

The government have decided to reopen all export-oriented factories, including the readymade garment sector, from August 1 amid the ongoing strict lockdown following repeated pressure to reopen the factories from the business leaders.

No progress to increase tiger population

The Tiger Range Countries, including India, Nepal and Bhutan, have seen tremendous success in increasing the number of tigers in their country after the tiger summit in Russia in 2010. However, Bangladesh, among the 13 Tiger Range Countries, has made little or no progress in this regard as no steps have been taken to increase the tiger population.

Argentine Embassy thanks Bangladeshi fans for constant support

Argentina football team finally ended their trophy drought after a long 28 years with a 1-0 victory over hosts Brazil at Rio de Janeiro’s Maracana stadium in the Copa America final on July 11.

Ongoing lockdown eased ahead of Eid

The government have relaxed the ongoing strict lockdown on movement restrictions from July 14 midnight to July 23 morning, considering the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha which is scheduled to be celebrated on July 21 across the country.

Argentine embassy aware insanity of Bangladeshi supporters

The Argentina-Brazil football match means full of excitement and craziness for the spectators around the world. Bangladesh is not an exception in this regard. There are huge fans of both Argentina and Brazil football team in Bangladesh.

Nationwide fresh lockdown begins, officer-goers in trouble

The fresh nationwide strict lockdown on a limited scale imposed by the government to curb the spread of the coronavirus infection started across the country on Monday morning.

Passengers suffer in city gridlock

Office goers and commuters were stuck on the Airport Road due to severe tailback of the vehicles on the road on Tuesday morning. 

Another spike soon as Indian variant spreading fast

The Delta variant, popularly known as the Indian variant, has already spread all over the country, which is indicating that the situation might deteriorate further in the upcoming days.

Eid holidaymakers scramble to return Dhaka

Eid holidaymakers have started returning to Dhaka through Paturia-Daulatdia and Aricha-Kazirhat routes after celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr in their villages.

Commuters suffer as transports carrying 50 percent passengers

City dwellers, mostly the office goers have to face enormous suffering from Wednesday morning as public transports are not carrying more than 50 percent of passengers in Dhaka following the government instruction.