Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, is a megacity, and one of the most crowded cities in the world. The urban areas of the city are home to more than 22 million people. However, the number of open ...

This article was originally written by Shamsuddin Illius and published in Unbias The News as part of the “Sinking Cities” series. An edited version is republished in two parts by Global Voices as part ...

A study by the Bangladesh Institute of Planners, or BIP, says the capital has lost 36% of its water bodies since 2010. Dhaka city has experienced water scarcity during dry months, which puts a strain ...

Strong action that addresses urbanization is of paramount importance. Dhaka has long served as the nation’s vibrant economic, political, and cultural hub. Over recent decades, however, this dynamic ...

For years, I've watched two young boys hang out at a family-owned tea stall near my home. Their conversations evolved from debates about football and bikes to heavier topics like shoshon (exploitation ...