The magnificent Ahsan Manzil, the seat of Dhaka's erstwhile nawabs overlooking the Buriganga River, is a must-see place for a ...

Witness Dhaka from above with stunning drone footage showcasing the city's bustling energy and unique spirit. From the colorful chaos of Old Dhaka’s streets to serene shots of the Buriganga River, the ...

Two decades ago Nurul Islam, 70, earned his living by fishing in the Buriganga river that flows southwest of the Bangladesh capital of Dhaka and was once its lifeline. Now, with hardly any fish to ...

DHAKA, July 7, 2025 (BSS)- Water levels at 48 river stations monitored by Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) have marked rise while 48 stations recorded fall.

Dhaka, April 11 -- A broad road stretches east from the bustling Rampura Bridge in Dhaka, passing between the bridge and the TV Centre, heading towards Trimohini.

DHAKA — Md. Dulal Mia, 50, ferries passengers in his small boat from one end of the Buriganga River to the other. He has been living along the river for the last three decades.

More than 19.5 million people live in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. Daily life in Dhaka revolves around local markets and the Buriganga river.

For centuries, the river has been the life to the economy of Dhaka. It served from when this burgeoning metropolis was still in its infancy, cradling its boats and fostering trade.

DHAKA, BANGLADESH — Two decades ago Nurul Islam, 70, earned his living by fishing in the Buriganga River that flows southwest of the Bangladesh capital of Dhaka and was once its lifeline.

Bangladesh’s riverine identity is both its lifeblood and a burden. While these vital waterways sustain agriculture, trade, ...

GlobalPost's Erik German and Solana Pine look at the coming dystopia that is urbanization. In the five-part, the authors look at Dhaka, Bangladesh, which by 2025 the U.N. predicts will be home to ...

To raise awareness of Dhaka’s heritage before it disappears, Islam runs two Urban Study Group walking tours a week for Bangladesh’s expatriate community and the rare tourist. A small donation ...