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Professionals demand trial of Yunus over child deaths due to measles
A group identifying itself as ‘Sachetan Nagorik Samaj’ has demanded the trial of former interim government Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus and former health adviser Nurjahan Begum, alleging negligence linked to child deaths from measles.
Rape accused and complainant wed inside Keraniganj jail
A marriage has taken place inside the Keraniganj Central Jail in Dhaka between an accused in a case under the Women and Children Repression Prevention Act and the complainant. The wedding was registered on Tuesday evening, May 11, following religious rituals and in the presence of a kazi, with relatives from both sides and senior prison officials in attendance.
Dhaka to set up 26 cattle markets ahead of Eid-ul-Azha
A total of 26 cattle markets will be set up across the capital ahead of Eid al-Azha, with 13 each under the Dhaka South and Dhaka North city corporations.
Over 100 students at DU's Kuwait Maitree Hall sick from waterborne disease
More than a hundred students at Dhaka University's Bangladesh-Kuwait Maitree Hall have fallen ill over the past three days, reportedly from a waterborne disease. The university administration has decided to set up a temporary medical camp at the hall to control the situation and provide immediate care to those affected. Students and doctors suspect the outbreak is linked to contaminated water or food.
Unidentified woman's body found near DMCH emergency unit
Police have recovered the body of an unidentified woman from beside the emergency department of Dhaka Medical College Hospital in the capital. She was found unconscious around 5:45 pm on Friday, May 8, and was taken to the emergency department, where the on-duty doctor declared her dead.
Fire in Kadamtali's Saddam Market, 5 fire service units working to douse blaze
A fire has broken out at a foam factory in the Saddam Market area of Kadamtali in the capital. Five units of the fire service are working to bring the blaze under control.
Journalists’ Front rally at Press Club demanding release of jailed journalists, withdrawal false cases
The Anti-Repression Journalists’ Front formed a human chain in front of the National Press Club in Dhaka on Friday (May 8), demanding the release of jailed journalists and the withdrawal of what it described as “false and harassment-driven cases” filed against media professionals across the country.
Unidentified man found dead in front of Sonargaon Hotel
Police have recovered the body of an unidentified person in the Sonargaon Hotel intersection area of the capital. Pedestrians saw the body lying next to the traffic box in front of the hotel on Friday morning (May 8).
DMP launches AI-based automated traffic violation case system in Dhaka
The Traffic Division of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police has introduced an AI-driven automated case filing system aimed at restoring discipline on the city’s roads.
DMP launches drive against dilapidated, risky vehicles
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) is launching a special campaign against dilapidated, risky and unfit vehicles in the capital Dhaka. The DMP issued a public notice in this regard on Wednesday (May 6).