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16 arrested as three forces launch anti-drug operation at Geneva Camp
A massive joint operation involving RAB, police and the Department of Narcotics Control was conducted at Geneva Camp in Mohammadpur, capital, on Monday afternoon, June 1. Around 350 personnel from the three forces took part in the four-hour special drive, which led to the arrest of 16 individuals.
2 officials of Dhaka's two city corporations suspended
Two officials of Dhaka's two city corporations, who were removed from their duties on charges of negligence in removing sacrificial animal waste, have been temporarily suspended. The Ministry of Public Administration took this action through a separate notification on Monday, the first working day after the Eid holidays, on charges of 'misconduct'.
Shopping malls, markets ordered to close by 7pm
In order to strengthen electricity conservation activities, the government has ordered all shopping malls, markets and shops in the country to be closed by 7pm again. At the same time, ongoing and upcoming fairs, trade fairs and any kind of cultural programs have also been asked to end by 7pm.
DSCC Executive Engineer Suspended
Golam Kibria, Executive Engineer of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), has been temporarily suspended on charges of irregularities and corruption in the allocation, management and tender work of shops in the market.
HC employee's body recovered from Supreme Court building
SupremeThe body of an employee of the High Court division has been recovered from a washroom of the Bijoy 71 building located on the Supreme Court premises. Court
Teen killed after being struck with dumbbell by younger brother in Dhaka
A teenage boy was killed after allegedly being struck on the head with a dumbbell by his younger brother following a dispute at their residence in capital’s Kalabagan area.
Several injured as protest outside Islami Bank Head Office turns into clash
Tensions erupted in Dhaka’s Motijheel area as police used baton charge, tear gas and water cannons to disperse protesters demanding the resignation of the newly appointed chairman of Islami Bank.
Cook's hanging body recovered from Paltan residential hotel
Police have recovered the hanging body of a cook named Shuvro Rosario, 28, from the Capital Residential Hotel in Paltan, Dhaka.
DSCC to forfeit deposits, blacklist leaseholders for breaching contract terms
Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has decided to confiscate deposits and blacklist leaseholders who violate conditions for not removing waste from 11 temporary haats in Qorbani within the stipulated time. It has also announced a significant increase in the amount of the haat deposit from next year.
Hospital ward boy arrested over alleged attempted rape of toddler in Demra
A ward boy at a private hospital in the capital’s Demra area has been arrested over allegations of attempting to rape a two-and-a-half-year-old girl, police said.