Ahamed Ullah

3 days ago | bangladeshpost.net | Ahamed Ullah

As the holy festival of Eid-ul-Azha approaches, Dhaka has begun to empty out, with homebound people making their way to villages and hometowns, braving traffic congestion, transport shortages and other challenges. With only two days left before Eid, which will be celebrated on Saturday, an overwhelming rush of travellers was observed at all major exit points from the capital on Wednesday.

4 days ago | bangladeshpost.net | Ahamed Ullah

With the holy festival of Eid-ul-Azha approaching, temporary cattle markets have begun to spring up across Dhaka. These markets are showcasing locally raised cows, goats, buffaloes, and sheep—alongside a few exotic animals like camels and dumba (fat-tailed sheep). However, buying and selling activities have yet to pick up pace as both buyers and sellers appear to be waiting for the customary last-minute rush.

5 days ago | bangladeshpost.net | Ahamed Ullah

Every year, the residents of Pakrul Madhyapara and surrounding villages in Char Pakerdaha Union, Madarganj Upazila, brace themselves for the rising waters of the Jamuna River. Floods and riverbank erosion are constant threats in this remote char area of Jamalpur district. But this year, the story was different.

1 week ago | bangladeshpost.net | Ahamed Ullah

Buriganga River, once the vibrant lifeline of Dhaka, is now fighting for survival. In Shyampur industrial belt, its waters have turned toxic because of serious contamination by untreated waste from nearly 50 textiles, dyeing, and heavy industrial units. The relentless dumping of chemical effluents has not only discoloured the river waters, but also filled the air with offensive odour, rendering the area nearly unliveable.

1 week ago | bangladeshpost.net | Ahamed Ullah

Most of the vehicles, particularly buses and private cars, are not following the government-fixed speed limits while running on roads and highways across the country, thus posing a potential risk of fatal accidents.     The traffic situation of roads in the metropolitan cities is just horrible as almost all drivers run their vehicles recklessly, not giving a damn about the speed limit. Lack of proper guidelines is one of the main reason for not following the speed limits.