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Gulshan Society, DAWAT launch vaccination drive for stray dogs in capital
Gulshan Society and Dhaka Animal Welfare Alliance Trust (DAWAT) jointly launched a special programme on Friday (September 4) to vaccinate all stray dogs in the capital and mark them by fitting collars around their necks.
Demra rickshaw driver beaten to death with brick, suspect held
A rickshaw driver was allegedly beaten to death with bricks in Dhaka’s Demra early Friday (September 4), after which local residents caught and beat the suspected attacker.
Egg, fish and chicken prices rise in Dhaka markets
Prices of eggs, fish and chicken have remained high in Dhaka markets, while flour and sugar have also become more expensive. Vegetable prices, however, have eased somewhat as supplies increased.
Aviation Minister's car stopped for wrong-way driving, cases filed
Police have filed two cases against the car of the Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister for reckless driving on the wrong side of the road in the capital. The incident occurred at 9:08am on Thursday, September 3, on Circuit House Road, a top traffic division official said.
DMP issues traffic, security guidelines for Janmashtami procession
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has issued traffic and security guidelines ahead of a grand procession in the capital on Friday to mark Janmashtami, urging residents to use alternative routes during the event.
No hawkers to be allowed from Zero Point to Sadarghat: DSCC administrator
No hawkers will be allowed to set up stalls along the road from Zero Point to Sadarghat in Dhaka, Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Administrator Md Abdus Salam said on Thursday (September 3).
Journalists’ rally demanding formation of 10th wage board, dearness allowance on Thursday
Bangladesh Federal Union of Journalists (BFUJ) and Dhaka Union of Journalists (DUJ) have called a protest rally in front of the National Press Club tomorrow Thursday demanding immediate formation of the 10th Wage Board for media workers, declaration of interim dearness allowance and implementation of the 9th Wage Board award including arrears.
Unidentified woman killed in road crash on Dhaka’s Hanif Flyover
An unidentified woman was killed in a road accident on Dhaka’s Mayor Hanif Flyover in the Jatrabari area early Wednesday (September 2).
ACC launches drive at Uttara regional passport office over broker complaints
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) launched an enforcement operation at the Uttara regional passport office in Dhaka following allegations of harassment of service seekers and the activities of a broker syndicate.
4 police inspectors transferred in DMP, New OC appointed at Tejgaon Police Station
Four unarmed police inspectors of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) have been transferred and assigned to new posts. Among them, Md. Moniruzzaman has been appointed as the officer-in-charge (OC) of Tejgaon Police Station.