Environment
Old Dhaka Needs a 'Blue-Green Ecosystem' to Protect Biodiversity
Planned urban greening and a 'blue-green' approach are the most effective long-term answer for Old Dhaka's scattered monkeys, says a Jagannath University geographer.
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Environment
Saving Old Dhaka's Monkeys Is Now a Question of Biodiversity
Old Dhaka's monkeys face a struggle for survival from urbanisation, noise and hunger, says Jagannath University zoology professor Abdullah Al Masud.
Livestock
Cows Arrive by the Truckload as Families Flock to Dholaikhal Market
Both sides of Dholaikhal road in Old Dhaka are lined with cows as trucks arrive from the districts and families turn a trip to the market into part of their Eid celebration.
Fruits
Badamtoli Dates Market Bustling Ahead of Ramadan
Buyers and traders are crowding the Sadarghat-Badamtoli fruit market in Old Dhaka for dates ahead of Ramadan, while traders' associations have issued rules on quality and weights.