2 NCP leaders arrested for 'ransom', 3 more held while trying to release them
Two leaders of National Citizen Party (NCP) have been arrested in Dinajpur over collecting 'ransom money', police said.
District Correspondent
Bandarban tourist attractions declared closed until July 10 amid heavy rain
Bandarban district administration has closed all tourist attractions until July 10 (Friday) following two consecutive days of heavy rainfall, citing safety concerns over possible flash floods, landslides and other weather-related hazards.
Landslides kill 11 in Cox's Bazar as heavy rain continues
One more woman has died in a landslide in Cox's Bazar, bringing the total death toll from such incidents to 11 since Sunday, July 5. The latest fatality occurred on Tuesday afternoon, July 7, in Daryanagar area of Sadar upazila, where four others, including a child, were also injured.
Leasing NCT-CCT ignoring public opinion will be resisted: Port Protection Committee
Speakers at a roundtable have warned that the people of the country will never accept the leasing of the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) and Chittagong Container Terminal (CCT) to any domestic or foreign entity, particularly DP World, under a concession model while ignoring public opinion. They also vowed to resist the implementation of any such agreement.
Heavy rains submerge Khagrachhari-Rangamati road, communication cut off
The Khagrachhari-Rangamati road has been submerged at several points due to continuous heavy rainfall, halting all vehicular movement since Tuesday morning. As a result, road communication between Khagrachhari and Rangamati has been effectively severed.
70 garment workers fall sick at Gazipur factory, holiday declared
At least 70 workers of a garment factory in Sreepur, Gazipur, have suddenly fallen sick. The incident occurred on Tuesday morning, July 7, at 'Color and Co Ltd' located in Tepirbari area of Telihati union in the upazila. Considering the situation, a general holiday was declared at the factory for one day.
...