The Traffic Police has advised Dhaka residents to allow extra travel time and use alternative routes where possible, as heavy rainfall has caused waterlogging on several key roads across the capital, disrupting vehicular movement.
A 60-year-old man has died following a beating over Tk 1,000 in overdue house rent at the Azimpur Medical Staff Quarter in Lalbagh, capital. Police have detained two people in connection with the incident.
The Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) is organising a seven-day 'Dhaka Festival' from August 1 to mark the 416th anniversary of Dhaka municipality. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will inaugurate the festival.
The government has cancelled the leave of doctors and health workers in 11 flood-affected districts to ensure healthcare services, Health Minister Sardar Sakhawat Hossain said on Monday, July 13.
The government has allocated Tk 4.60 crore in cash assistance and 8,950 metric tonnes of rice for people affected by recent floods, heavy rainfall and hill runoff across the country.
The grand finale of 'Miss and Mrs Plus Beauty Season-3' was held with a grand celebration to honour the confidence, personality and beauty of plus-size women. Wafia Sadika emerged as the champion at the event, held at Guide House on New Bailey Road in the capital on Sunday, July 12.