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Businessman killed in motorcycle accident on Hanif Flyover
A businessman named Abul Kashem, 60, was killed in a motorcycle accident on the Mayor Mohammad Hanif Flyover in the capital's Jatrabari area. He lost control of his motorcycle at the Dhalpur turning point and was thrown onto the road around 5pm on Tuesday. Pedestrians and police officers rescued him in critical condition and rushed him to Dhaka Medical College Hospital, where the attending doctor declared him dead around 6pm.
DMP launches special drive against noise pollution in capital
The Traffic Division of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has launched a special drive against vehicles using illegal hydraulic horns, unauthorised hooters and noise-making devices to control noise pollution and raise public awareness on the roads in the capital.
DMP to launch semi-automatic traffic signals at 120 intersections in Dhaka
To control traffic congestion and increase the use of technology in traffic management, Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has planned to launch semi-automatic traffic signals at 120 important intersections in Dhaka city within the next six months. Currently, this system is in place at 12 intersections, and the traffic division expects this number to exceed 60 within the next month.
Three of a family burnt in Bhatara gas leak fire
Three members of the same family have been seriously burnt in a fire caused by a gas leak in the New Market area of Dhaka's Bhatara police station. They were rescued and admitted to the National Burn and Plastic Surgery Institute, where their condition remains critical.
Students protest at Titumir College over hall fees, demand principal's resignation
Students of Government Titumir College in the capital staged a protest on Monday night, demanding a reduction in hall fees, re-fixing fees at a reasonable level, and the resignation of the college principal .
Third Terminal at Shahjalal targets December 16 launch: CAAB Chairman
Work is underway to launch the highly anticipated Third Terminal at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on December 16, in line with the government's timeline, Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) Chairman Air Vice Marshal Md. Mostafa Mahmud Siddique announced.
Gas supply to remain suspended for 8 hours today in several areas
Gas supply will remain suspended in various parts of the capital on Tuesday (July 21) due to pipeline replacement work.
Female inmate captured two days after fleeing Kashimpur prison
A female inmate who escaped from Kashimpur Central Women's Prison in Gazipur has been captured by the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB-2) from the Mohammadpur area of Dhaka, two days after her escape.
Indian High Commission hosts ‘Shrabon Sandhya’ celebrating shared monsoon heritage
The Indian High Commission in Dhaka hosted a monsoon-themed musical evening, 'Shrabon Sandhya', at the Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre (IGCC), highlighting the shared cultural and literary heritage of Bangladesh and India through music inspired by the rainy season.
Trawler bound for Cumilla sinks in Buriganga, two missing crew surface alive
Two boatmen reported missing after a trawler capsized in the Buriganga river near Dhaka's Sadarghat area have been found alive, the Fire Service and Civil Defence confirmed, ending a search-and-rescue operation launched earlier in the day.