Imagine you’re pouring water into a clear glass. At first, everything seems just fine. The glass is slowly filling up. But you don’t stop. After a while, you notice the water is overflowing, spilling onto the table. Why? Because the glass has a limit. Once it’s full, it can’t hold any more. That extra water […]
Carbon Footprint: Invisible Mark, Visible Damage—— Syeda Fatima Sultana
Every step you take, every breath you draw – you might not even notice it, but it’s leaving behind an invisible trace. When you drive a car, charge your mobile, or bring vegetables home in a plastic bag – each of these actions emits carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases, accumulating in the atmosphere of […]
Climate Change: Nature’s Cry and Our Responsibility —Syeda Fatima Sultana
A TV advertisement aired on BTV in the 1990s still lingers in the minds of many. In that ad, the popular actor Abul Khair played the role of a herbal medicine seller and said, “No trees, no medicine.” Just one line, yet it carried profound depth. It was an emotional appeal against the misuse and […]
Breathing the Invisible Threat: PM2.5 Pollution in Bangladesh
Written by- Abdullah Al Masum Edited by- Syeda Fatima Sultana Take a deep breath. Does it feel clean? For millions of people in Bangladesh, especially in cities like Dhaka, every breath carries an invisible enemy—PM2.5, the fine particulate matter that contributes to some of the worst air pollution on the planet. You can’t […]
Dhaka’s Traffic Crisis: Untangling Systemic Failures and Paving the Road to Reform
Written By Syeda Fatima Sultana Dhaka’s Traffic Woes: Beyond the DMP Blaming the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) for the traffic congestion in Dhaka is all too common. At first glance, they seem to be the ones responsible for managing the traffic chaos. But, the reality is far more intricate. The core of Dhaka’s traffic problems […]
Tracing the Roots of Distrust: A Historical Examination of the Police System in Bangladesh
Written by Syeda Fatima Sultana Revolution isn’t solely about destruction but about building something better. Yet, when we look at the police system, we often notice signs of its decline. The weary officer at a signal or a kid rushing across the road makes us ask, “What is blocking advancement?” To find the answers, we […]
Choking on Progress: Dhaka’s Air Pollution Crisis and the Fight for Cleaner Air
Written by: Sakura Takahashi As we are embarking near the end of 2024, Dhaka is experiencing a troubling déjà vu, continuing its trend of severe air pollution. On 10th December, Dhaka city topped global charts with an AQI score of 244, categorizing the air as “very unhealthy” and posing significant health risks to its […]
Everyday Struggles: Mobility Challenges of Dhaka’s Low-Income People
This blog tells the unheard stories of part of urban population who are very important for our economy but often neglected. In Dhaka, people who reside in slums, mostly migrated from rural areas to get better employment opportunities. Yes, this blog is about their everyday transport mobility stories. Have you ever thought how these people […]
Driving Change: The Role of Student Volunteers in Sustainable Traffic Management Initiatives
Traffic congestion is a global problem, with the situation being particularly grim in urban areas of developing countries. While technology-driven solutions are expensive and often inaccessible in developing countries, student traffic volunteers are an innovative and cost-effective alternative. This blog discusses how structured student volunteer programs can revolutionize urban traffic management by drawing on successful […]
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