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Fires at Kawran Bazar, Dholaikhal under control
The fires that erupted in the generator room next to the La Vinci Hotel at Kawran Bazar in the capital and the fire at Mutual Trust Bank on the second floor of the four-storey building in Dholaikhal area have been brought under control.
Dhaka elevated expressway construction stalled
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court (SC) has stayed the transfer of Italian-Thai company's shares in the Dhaka Elevated Expressway to China's Sinohydro Corporation Limited.
Garbage exhibition organised to create public awareness
In a desperate bid to create public awareness over dumping waste, the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has organised a week-long “Garbage Exhibition” in front of the DNCC Nagar Bhaban at Gulshan-2 in the capital. This exhibition started from May 11 and will continue till May 17.
RMG workers stage demo on Bishwa Road demanding ARREARS
The workers of a readymade garment (RMG) factory staged demonstration blockading the Kuril-Bishwaroad area in the capital demanding their due arrears on Wednesday (May 154) afternoon, creating severe traffic jam in that area. The workers of Euro Zone Fashions Limited on Zamzam Road in Zoar Sahara area blocked the road around 5:30pm.
Human chain demands reassessment of motorcycle speed limit in capital
Motorcyclists are calling for a reconsideration of the government's decision to cap motorcycle speeds at 30 km/h within city boundaries. They've also submitted a memorandum to the BRTA Chairman outlining their demand.
Metro Rail to be extended to Tongi
Despite initially planning to expand up to Ashulia, the Dhaka Metro Rail, a mass rapid transit system in the capital, will now be extended up to Tongi.
Body of the filmmaker recovered from home
The police have recovered the body of film director MA Awal (55) from his residence at Moghbazar in the capital.
Road accident claims two lives in capital
At least two people were killed when a passenger bus hit a pickup van in Jatrabari in the capital early Monday (May 6).
Garment workers withdraw road blockade at Banani
The readymade garment (RMG) workers who blockaded the road in front of Sainik Club at Banani in the capital on Saturday (May 4) morning protesting factory closure have withdrawn the blockade after two hours.
RMG workers blockade road in Banani
Readymade garment (RMG) workers have blockaded a road at Banani in the capital protesting the closure of their factory.
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