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DB arrests four including three Chinese nationals, seizes 10,000 active SIMs
The Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police has arrested four individuals, including three Chinese nationals, from the Bashundhara Residential Area over allegations of illegal VoIP, online gambling and cyber fraud. Around 10,000 active SIM cards, technical equipment, foreign liquor and cash were seized during the operation.
DNCC administrator, MP attacked during clash between workers, locals in Uttarkhan
A clash erupted between sanitation workers and locals in the Rajabari Secondary Transfer Station (STS) area of Uttarkhan in the capital on Sunday afternoon.
No specific intelligence of attacks on police vehicles, only a 'reminder'
The recent alert issued to police nationwide regarding potential attacks on their vehicles was not based on any specific intelligence input, but rather a regular 'reminder' as part of routine security measures, said Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Additional Commissioner (DB) Md Shafiqul Islam.
Shahidullah Hall cancels AGS's room allocation after viral video sparks probe
Authorities at Dhaka University's Dr. Muhammad Shahidullah Hall have temporarily cancelled the room allocation of the hall's Assistant General Secretary (AGS), Ibrahim Khalil, pending an investigation after videos circulating on social media sparked controversy over the conduct of two visitors who had stayed in his room.
Man surrenders to police after killing wife, mother-in-law in Dhaka
A man surrendered to police on Sunday (August 2) after stabbing his wife and mother-in-law to death during a domestic dispute in Dhaka's Kalabagan area, police said.
'Hygiene for Bangladesh' campaign launched to prevent diseases
A nationwide campaign titled 'Hygiene for Bangladesh' has been launched to raise public awareness about disease prevention and hygiene practices, with the support of Dhaka City Corporation and Gulshan Society. The initiative is being led by Samanzar Saeed, winner of 'Miss World Bangladesh 2026'.
Omar, Shamsul to lead Dhaka North LOCC
Barrister Omar Sadat has been elected president and Shamsul Arefin secretary general of the 'Law and Order Coordination Council' (LOCC) for the 2026-2028 term at its annual general meeting (AGM) held in Gulshan.
Businessman dies after brutal beating as family couldn't afford ICU
A businessman named Kamruzzaman Khan Dipu (40) died after being beaten in Khilgaon, Dhaka, over an old enmity. Family members claim they could not afford to admit him to the ICU as advised by doctors due to lack of funds. After being taken home, his condition deteriorated, and when he was later taken to hospital, doctors declared him dead.
Mirpur-10, Farmgate metro stations resume normal operations after suspicious bags found harmless
The Counter-Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit of Dhaka Metropolitan Police has confirmed that no explosives or dangerous items were found in the two suspicious bags discovered at Mirpur-10 and Farmgate metro rail stations. After thorough checks, operations at both stations have returned to normal.
Female physician found strangled inside Dhaka home
A female physician was found strangled inside her residence in the capital's Dakshinkhan area.