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DMP arrests 87 in special drives across capital
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has arrested 87 individuals involved in various crimes during special drives in different areas of the capital. Among those arrested are 37 people wanted in cases of extortion, terrorism, mugging, robbery and other crimes, and 49 on charges of drug dealing, according to a press release from DMP's Media and Public Relations Division.
Indian tourist visa resumes: Long queues on first day at visa centres
Putting an end to a long wait, India has resumed issuing tourist visas for Bangladeshi citizens. The application process officially began on Sunday, June 28, at five Indian Visa Application Centres (IVAC) across the country, with long queues and heavy crowds seen on the very first day.
Police officer's wife found hanging in Sabujbagh
Police have recovered the hanging body of a police officer's wife in the capital's Sabujbagh area. The family of the deceased, Nilufar Yasmin, 29, said she had been suffering from depression for a long time.
RAB arrests 8 members of 'Patali Group' in Mohammadpur
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB-2) has arrested eight members of the alleged 'Patali Group' in a special operation in the capital's Mohammadpur area, recovering a foreign-made firearm and live ammunition in the process.
Youth killed over Tajia procession dispute, 4 arrested
A young man was stabbed to death following an argument over holding the rope of a palanquin during a Tajia procession in Old Dhaka's Banglabazar area. Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has arrested four individuals in connection with the incident and recovered a switchgear knife, a machete and the clothes worn during the attack.
Man held for attempting to rape four-year-old in Pallabi
Police have detained a young man named Emdad on charges of attempting to rape a four-year-old child in Pallabi, capital, on Saturday afternoon, June 27.
Digital platforms serves as primary source of info in online journalism era: Bridge Minister
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Sheikh Rabiul Alam has said Bangladesh has entered the era of online and digital journalism, describing digital platforms as the primary source of news and information for the public, particularly the younger generation.
DMP arrests 70 in special crime crackdown across Dhaka
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) and the Detective Branch (DB) have arrested 70 people during a citywide special operation aimed at maintaining law and order and curbing criminal activities in the capital.
Three of a family stabbed in Banani over money dispute
Three members of a family were stabbed in the capital's Banani area after a dispute over an unpaid debt turned violent.
Youth hacked to death after chasing from Ashura procession in Old Dhaka
A young man was hacked to death after chasing him from the Tazia procession of holy Ashura in Old Dhaka on Friday afternoon (June 26).