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Two including friend confess to killing woman in Sabujbag
Nusrat Jahan Shahida and her "planted brother" Kabir Hossain have given confessional statements before a court in the case over the murder of Shuraya Akhter, also known as Falani, in the capital's Sabujbag area. After recording the statements on Wednesday, the court ordered them sent to jail. The other four accused in the case have also been sent to jail after the conclusion of their remand period.
Pedestrian killed after being hit by speeding vehicle in Jatrabari
An unidentified man, aged around 40, was killed after being hit by a speeding vehicle in the capital's Jatrabari area early Wednesday (August 26).
DMP tightens airtight security in the capital on occasion of Eid-e-Miladunnabi
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has taken extensive security measures to keep the law and order situation in the capital normal and ensure the security of city dwellers on the occasion of holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi (PBUH). Security has been strengthened across the capital to deal with the apprehension of any unpleasant incident and disruption of public safety.
DMP bans rallies, processions in parts of capital over parliament session
To ensure the smooth conduct of the third session of the 13th Parliament, Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has banned the carrying of all types of arms and explosives, as well as meetings, rallies, processions and demonstrations in and around the Parliament building in the capital.
Gas supply to remain off for 8 hours in four Dhaka areas today
Gas supply will remain suspended for eight hours in several areas of Dhaka district on Tuesday due to pipeline development work.
Body of Notre Dame College ex-teacher recovered from Kalabagan
The body of Dhirendra Kumar Roy (71), a former teacher of Notre Dame College, was recovered from his residence in Kalabagan, Dhaka, on Monday (August 24). Police said, quoting the family, that he had committed suicide.
BRTC’s Pink Buses introduce e-ticketing service
The Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) has introduced e-ticketing on its women-only ‘Pink Bus’ service to make travel more convenient, orderly and transparent for female passengers.
AI cameras to be installed to 50 more traffic signals across Dhaka
Dhaka is expanding its technology-driven traffic management system, with AI-powered cameras set to be installed at 50 more key intersections across the capital to improve traffic flow and strengthen enforcement.
Rain brings some relief to Dhaka's air pollution
Recent rainfall has brought some relief to air pollution in Dhaka, pushing the capital lower on the list of the world's most polluted cities.
Judge accused of beating driver
Sohel Rana, a judge of Dhaka's Women and Children Repression Prevention Tribunal No. 7, has been accused of beating his own driver, Md Ali Hossain Bachchu, after calling him into his chamber. The driver claims the judge punched him in the eye and slapped him over the ear during an argument over a time entry in the car's logbook.