During regular drives across various areas of the capital over the past 24 hours, Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) have arrested 488 individuals. Police also filed 55 cases in connection with various incidents.
Today is the last day for withdrawal of candidature for the country's 23rd presidential election. Candidates may withdraw their nomination by 4pm on Tuesday, August 18.
The Meteorological Department has forecast rain and thundershowers in various parts of the country under the influence of a monsoon low-pressure system. Moderately heavy to very heavy rainfall may occur at some places. Day temperatures across the country may drop by 1 to 2 degrees Celsius due to the rain.
Another 174 Bangladeshi nationals have returned home after being held in various detention centres in Libya. The repatriation was carried out safely and humanely from the Ganfouda detention centre in Benghazi through the initiative of the Bangladesh embassy and with the support of the International Organisation for Migration (IOM).
The Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) is launching special women-only bus services in Dhaka and two other cities to ensure safe and comfortable travel for women. The service will be inaugurated on Tuesday at 10am at the BRTC Dhaka Truck Depot in Tejgaon. Buses will start operating from the evening, with regular services beginning Wednesday.
Online applications for the second and final release slip for admission to the first year of Bachelor's (Honours) for the 2025-26 academic session at the National University begin on Tuesday, August 18, from 4pm. Applications will be accepted until midnight on August 25.