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Sleeper bus owners block Banani road demanding legal recognition
Dhaka's Airport-Banani road was briefly blocked on Sunday (August 23) as leaders and workers of the Bangladesh Sleeper Bus Owners' Association staged a protest demanding legal recognition for sleeper buses and a separate regulatory framework for the sector.
Tejgaon, Paltan model police station OCs withdrawn for administrative reasons
The officers-in-charge (OCs) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police's (DMP) Tejgaon and Paltan Model police stations have been withdrawn from their posts for administrative reasons.
Dhaka may get light rain, no relief from temperature
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has forecast light rain or thundershowers in Dhaka and its adjoining areas on Sunday, while the day’s temperature is likely to remain largely unchanged.
History of Liberation War and movements cannot be portrayed without films: DSCC
Md Abdus Salam, administrator of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) and a valiant freedom fighter, has said it is not possible to properly depict the history of the Liberation War and the Language Movement without films.
Assault on Dhaka Medical doctor: Arrested Farhan sent to five-day remand
The court has sent Farhan Shahriar alias Ivan, arrested in a case filed over threats, intimidation, serious assault and demand for toll on Professor Dr Md Asadur Rahman of Dhaka Medical College Hospital, to five-day remand.
DMP files 2,550 cases in two-day traffic violation drive
The Traffic Division of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has filed 2,550 cases against traffic law violators during a special two-day drive in the capital. During the drive, 865 vehicles were dumped and 498 towed for various offences.
Drone surveillance to tackle Dhaka's traffic congestion
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) is set to introduce drone surveillance to control traffic congestion and restore discipline on the capital's roads, following the introduction of AI cameras.
DMP issues new traffic guidelines ahead of president-elect's oath ceremony
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has imposed special traffic restrictions in and around Bangabhaban ahead of the oath-taking ceremony of president-elect Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday (August 21).
Auto-rickshaw driver electrocuted to death in Hazaribagh
An auto-rickshaw driver named Abdur Rahman, 55, died after being electrocuted while plugging in his vehicle for charging in the capital's Hazaribagh area.
Auto-rickshaws to operate in 8 zones of Dhaka with separate colours
The government has taken a new initiative to bring the unregulated movement of battery-run auto rickshaws on Dhaka's roads under control. Under the proposed new policy, the entire Dhaka city will be divided into eight designated zones for operating these vehicles. Separate colours for rickshaws in each zone and digital registration with QR codes on every vehicle are being introduced.