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Heavy rainfall causes huge suffering to city dwellers
After the intense heat and sweltering weather throughout the day, the afternoon rain has finally brought some relief to the capital. On Sunday (June 21), the sky suddenly became covered with clouds around 4:30 pm. Then, the rain started with gusty winds, which spread to different areas of the capital.
10 Awami League men detained during procession in Dhaka
Police have detained 10 leaders and activists of the banned Awami League and its affiliated organizations during a brisk procession in the capital's Mohammadpur College Gate area.
Controversy surrounds over death of child domestic worker in Dhanmondi, family alleges ‘murder’
A new controversy and question has arisen over the mysterious death of an 11-year-old domestic worker who fell from a multi-storey building in the capital’s Dhanmondi area.
Ansar to be deployed to strengthen security at Hatirjheel: State Minister
Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives State Minister Mir Shahe Alam has said that Ansar personnel will be deployed at Dhaka’s Hatirjheel area to enhance security amid rising concerns over snatching incidents.
Ex-top criminal ‘Kaila Palash’ dies in hospital
Yasin Khan Palash, widely known as ‘Kaila Palash’ and once listed as a top criminal by police, has died while undergoing treatment a week after being shot in the capital’s Rampura area.
PM orders underpasses, overpasses at three key Dhaka rail crossings
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed the authorities concerned to take necessary steps for constructing underpasses and overpasses at three major railway crossings in Dhaka to ease chronic traffic congestion in Uttara and surrounding areas.
BNP leader stabbed by miscreants in Mohammadpur
A BNP leader has been seriously injured in a knife attack by miscreants in the capital's Mohammadpur area. The injured person has been identified as Mohammad Noor Islam, 55.
No security threat over Awami League anniversary: DMP
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has said it sees no immediate security threat surrounding the upcoming founding anniversary of the now-banned Awami League on June 23, but remains on high alert to prevent any untoward incidents.
Relief as rain hits capital after scorching heat
After days of continuous intense heat and suffocating weather, a welcoming rain has drenched the capital city, Dhaka. The sky suddenly turned dark with clouds, and rain began in various areas of the city, bringing relief to the city dwellers who were miserable due to the heat on Thursday afternoon (June 18).
Six arrested for robbery at BKash shop, attack on police in Adabor
Police and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) have arrested six members of the notorious “Kabji Kata Anwar” gang, including its second-in-command Abu Sayeed, in connection with a violent robbery on a bKash agent and subsequent attack on police in Dhaka’s Adabar area.