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Mirpur becomes DMP's best division and police station in July
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has awarded its best police officers and units for July in recognition of their contributions to maintaining law and order, controlling crime and ensuring public safety in the capital. Police Inspector General (IGP) Md Ali Hossain Fakir and DMP Commissioner Mosleh Uddin Ahmed handed over the awards to the winners in various categories at the monthly crime review meeting held at the Bangladesh Police Auditorium in Rajarbagh on Thursday morning.
IGP orders increased field-level surveillance to maintain law and order in capital
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md Ali Hossain Fakir has directed field-level police officers to enhance direct supervision and monitoring to maintain normal law and order in the capital. He said the capital is home to people from various professions, including domestic and foreign diplomats. Therefore, ensuring security and stability in Dhaka is crucial in the interest of the entire country.
New plan to regulate battery-powered rickshaws: DSCC administrator
The government has taken a new plan to regulate battery-powered and motorised rickshaws in Dhaka city. Steps are being taken to designate specific factories to prevent unauthorised manufacturing of battery-powered rickshaws across the city.
Automatic traffic signal launched at Shahbagh
To ease Dhaka's traffic congestion and increase the use of modern technology in traffic management, an automatic traffic signal system has been launched experimentally at Shahbagh intersection. The new system will reduce the need for constant manual intervention by traffic police in signal control.
Two DU students lose residential seats over ‘homosexual activity’
The authorities of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall at the University of Dhaka have permanently cancelled the residential seats of two students following allegations that they were involved in ‘homosexual activity’.
Explosion in Narayanganj: 3 family members die
All three members of the same family who suffered burn injuries in an explosion in Narayanganj's Bandar upazila have passed away. Most recently, the head of the family, Maidul Islam, 24, died while undergoing treatment at the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery on Tuesday morning. Prior to this, his eight-year-old son Maruf passed away on Saturday, followed by his wife Beauty Akter, 22, on Monday.
Four detained for attempted Awami League procession in Mohakhali
Police have detained four individuals in the capital's Mohakhali area on charges of attempting to carry out a sudden flash procession under the banner of the banned organization Awami League. According to Banani police, others in the group fled the scene after detonating cocktails.
DMP cracks down on black smoke, 915 cases filed in July
The Traffic Division of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) filed 915 cases in July against vehicles emitting excessive black smoke in the capital. Most cases were filed in the Motijheel Traffic Division.
Metrorail safety upgrade: 10 steel brackets installed
Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) is working to implement the recommendations of the Safety Audit Committee to further strengthen safety on Metrorail Line-6. Following the High Court's directive, steel brackets are being installed at four identified piers along with other technical measures.
Chatra Dal and Chhatra Shibir reach Agreement, Shibir leaders and activists re-enter hall
Jatiotabadi Chatra Dal and Islami Chhatra Shibir have agreed to peaceful coexistence at the residential hall of Government Madrasah-e-Alia in Old Dhaka. The compromise was reached during a meeting mediated by the madrasah administration, one week after a clash between the two student organizations, leading to Shibir leaders and activists re-entering the hall on Monday afternoon.