A regular case has been filed over the death of six newborns at Ad-din Medical College Hospital in Magbazar, capital. The case, filed under specific sections of the Penal Code, alleges that the deaths were caused by extreme medical negligence.
Four young men from Patgram, Lalmonirhat, have been allegedly sold to the Russian army, with accusations levelled against two leaders of Jamaat-affiliated youth organisations. The families of the four youths are living in extreme anxiety and worry.
Despite the heavy rush of Eid travel, 56,239 vehicles crossed the Jamuna Bridge in the last 24 hours, generating approximately Tk 3.82 crore in tolls. However, to manage the overwhelming traffic, authorities controlled Dhaka-bound vehicles for the second consecutive day, causing long tailbacks and suffering for homebound travellers on the west side of the bridge.
Toll collection at the Padma Bridge surpassed Tk 5 crore in the last 24 hours, marking the second-highest daily revenue since the bridge opened. According to Padma Bridge Executive Engineer Abu Saad, Tk 5,03,24,450 was collected during this period, following Tuesday's collection of Tk 4,80,15,350.
The area under the Diabari metro rail station was not leased out for a sacrificial animal market. Some animal owners took shelter there for two days due to heavy rain, Local Government State Minister Mir Shah Alam has said, adding that necessary measures have been taken.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today greeted the countrymen and Muslims across the world on the occasion of the holy Eid-ul-Azha.