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Man held for attempting to rape four-year-old in Pallabi
Police have detained a young man named Emdad on charges of attempting to rape a four-year-old child in Pallabi, capital, on Saturday afternoon, June 27.
Digital platforms serves as primary source of info in online journalism era: Bridge Minister
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Sheikh Rabiul Alam has said Bangladesh has entered the era of online and digital journalism, describing digital platforms as the primary source of news and information for the public, particularly the younger generation.
DMP arrests 70 in special crime crackdown across Dhaka
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) and the Detective Branch (DB) have arrested 70 people during a citywide special operation aimed at maintaining law and order and curbing criminal activities in the capital.
Three of a family stabbed in Banani over money dispute
Three members of a family were stabbed in the capital's Banani area after a dispute over an unpaid debt turned violent.
Youth hacked to death after chasing from Ashura procession in Old Dhaka
A young man was hacked to death after chasing him from the Tazia procession of holy Ashura in Old Dhaka on Friday afternoon (June 26).
Fire under control at Katabon residential building; 2 succumb to burn injuries
A fire that broke out in two flats on the 12th floor of a 14-story residential building in the capital’s Katabon area has been brought under control. Six units of the Fire Service and Civil Defence brought the blaze under control around 3:08am, following a nearly two-hour effort on Saturday.
Fire breaks out in 14-storey building in Katabon
A fire broke out on the 12th floor of a 14-storey residential building in Katabon on Elephant Road in the capital.
Decomposed body of intern doctor found in Aziz Super Market flat
Police recovered the decomposed body of Fara Ferdous, 27, an intern doctor, from a flat in the residential building of Aziz Super Market in Shahbag, capital, on Friday, June 26.
Dhaka University restricts outsiders entry during FIFA World Cup
The University of Dhaka authorities have announced temporary restrictions on the entry of outsiders and tighter vehicle controls across the campus during the FIFA World Cup 2026, citing security concerns and the need to maintain order during the tournament.
Aedes mosquito larvae found in several houses in Gulshan
The National Task Force has conducted a special operation in the capital's Gulshan area to control dengue and destroy Aedes mosquito breeding grounds. Aedes mosquito larvae were found in three of the six houses inspected during the operation. In addition, a fine of Tk 50,000 was imposed on a restaurant after larvae were detected.