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Kalshi garment factory fire under control
The fire that broke out at a garment factory in the capital's Kalshi has been brought under control. Firefighters brought the blaze under control after about two hours of effort.
Fire breaks out at garment factory in Kalshi
A fire broke out at a ready-made garment factory in Kalshi of the capital.
Security beefed up around US embassy in Dhaka
Law enforcement agency members have beefed up security at the US embassy and surrounding areas in Dhaka on Monday night.
Man dies of electrocution in waterlogged Banshal road
A man died after being electrocuted in rainwater accumulated at the Nazira Bazar intersection in Banshal, Dhaka, police reported on Monday.
7 political parties to hold rallies today, traffic disruptions expected
Seven political parties, including Jamaat-e-Islami, are staging protest rallies across the capital today, Thursday, September 18, demanding the implementation of the July Charter and a range of other political reforms.
Youth killed in broad daylight in Keraniganj
A youth was hacked to death in broad daylight in Dhaka’s Keraniganj area. The incident took place around 9am on Saturday (September 13) in the Chunkutia Najirerbagh area of South Keraniganj. Police could not immediately say who was behind the killing.
Woman’s body found in sack in Kadamtali
Police recovered the body of a woman from a sack near a shop in the Muradpur area of Kadamtali on Friday morning, sparking concern among local residents.
Garment workers block Kuril road, traffic gridlock ensues
Hundreds of workers from Eurozone Fashion blocked a road in the Kuril area of Badda in Dhaka on Thursday afternoon (September 11), demanding unpaid salaries and allowances.
Worker dies after falling from high-rise in Dhaka
A construction worker died after falling from the sixth floor of an under-construction building in the Meradia area under Rampura Police Station on Sunday night.
16-hour gas outage to hit parts of Dhaka-Ashulia today
Gas supply will be suspended for 16 hours today (Friday) in several areas along the Dhaka-Ashulia route due to pipeline relocation work under the Dhaka-Ashulia Elevated Expressway project, Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Company Ltd announced.