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Bus crashes into Kurmitola Hospital compound, one killed
A bus of Projapati Paribahan, travelling from Mohakhali towards Uttara in the capital, lost control and crashed into the premises of Kurmitola General Hospital. A hotel employee named Rafiqul Islam, who was standing on the footpath, was killed in the incident.
Shoe thrown at police during hawker eviction drive in Jurain, 2 held
A team from Dhaka Metropolitan Police's (DMP) Kadamtali Police Station came under attack while carrying out an eviction drive to free roads from encroachment in the capital's Jurain area. During the incident, a shoe was thrown at an on-duty police officer. Police have detained two individuals in connection with the incident.
Ministry to evict illegal structures, makeshift prayer space from Suhrawardy Udyan
The Ministry of Housing and Public Works has decided to conduct an operation to evict all illegal structures, including a makeshift prayer space created under a tarpaulin shelter inside the capital's Suhrawardy Udyan. The operation began after noon on Sunday (July 26).
Newlyweds, child killed in gas explosion just a month into their new life in Dhaka
A newlywed couple and their eight-year-old niece have died from burn injuries sustained in a gas explosion caused by a gas line leak at their rented home in North Badda, Dhaka. The deaths occurred over three days while they were undergoing treatment at the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery.
Rajib Shah's purported 'floating mosque' evicted from Suhrawardy Udyan
Authorities have evicted a structure dubbed the 'floating mosque' of Rajib Shah, which had been built in the capital's Suhrawardy Udyan and had generated discussion on social media.
Motorcyclist driver killed by bus in Sheorapara
A rideshare motorcyclist was killed after being hit by a passenger bus in the Shewrapara area of Mirpur in the capital. The deceased was identified as Sobuj Rahman (33).
Five suffer burn injuries as fire rips through Savar chemical factory
A devastating fire at a chemical factory in Savar's Hemayetpur left five people injured, including four firefighters, after repeated explosions hampered firefighting efforts.
Last survivor of Vatara gas explosion succumbs to injuries
The last surviving victim of the gas explosion caused by a gas line leak at a house in the Natun Bazar area under Vatara Police Station of the capital died on Saturday night (July 25).
Ulto Rath Yatra passed right beside powerful 'pipe bomb' in Motijheel
Police suspect that a powerful improvised explosive device (IED) found under the Motijheel Metro Rail Station in the capital was planted along the route of the Ulto Rath Yatra (Return Chariot Festival) procession of the Hindu community. The procession passed by the location on Friday evening, and in the interest of public safety, police cordoned off the area, citing a "short circuit." After the procession had moved on, the bomb disposal unit destroyed the device in a controlled explosion.
'Borsha Mangal Utsab 1433' inaugurated at Rabindra Sarobar with dance and music
The 'Borsha Mangal Utsab 1433' has been inaugurated by the Borsha Mangal Parishad with the aim of spreading Bangladesh's thousand-year-old culture, heritage and folk traditions among the new generation, while fostering love, commitment and pride for the country's indigenous culture.