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BRTC to launch women-only buses in Dhaka from Tuesday
A special women-only bus service will be launched in the capital on Tuesday, August 18. Only women will be allowed as passengers on these buses. The bus service, operated by the Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC), will also have women drivers and conductors.
Dhaka University hall clash leaves VP, GS among six injured
A confrontation erupted at Dhaka University Fazlul Huq Muslim Hall early Monday (August 17) after student protests demanding the resignation of the hall provost escalated into a clash involving activists of the Bangladesh Jatiotabadi Chhatra Dal, leaving at least six people injured, including the hall’s vice-president and general secretary.
BRTC ‘women’s bus’ service to launch on August 18
To ensure safe and comfortable commuting for women in the capital, the Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) is launching a "Women's Bus" or Pink Bus service starting August 18. Operated exclusively by female drivers and conductors, this special bus service is being introduced as part of the implementation of the government's election manifesto.
Fire breaks out at helmet warehouse in Bangshal
A fire broke out at a helmet warehouse in the Mukimbazar area of Bangshal in the capital. Seven units of the Fire Service are working to bring the blaze under control.
Two women arrested at Dhanmondi 32 sent to jail
A court has sent two women, arrested from Dhanmondi 32 while trying to pay tribute to Bangabandhu's portrait, to jail in a case filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act six months ago.
One killed as rival groups clash over alleged extortion money at Sadarghat
A young man was killed after two groups clashed over the alleged sharing of extortion money at Sadarghat in Old Dhaka on Saturday night, police and local sources said.
Tensions, violence reported at Dhanmondi 32 amid tight security
Strict security measures were implemented around the Dhanmondi 32 area in Dhaka as police and alternative groups heavily guarded the site of the dismantled residence of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Barricades were erected across main access points, pedestrian and vehicular movement was restricted, and armored vehicles along with water cannons were deployed early in the morning to prevent potential unrest.
At least 3 assaulted at Dhanmondi 32 by mob led by SDF member secretary Ayas
A group of young men identifying themselves as 'July fighters' led by State Dialogue Forum (SDF) Member Secretary A N M Ayas has been accused of assaulting several people at Dhanmondi 32 in the capital on Saturday.
Long queues at CNG stations amid gas crisis, drivers wait for hours
Drivers are having to wait for long hours to refuel at CNG stations in the capital due to the ongoing gas crisis. Long queues of vehicles were seen at various stations on Saturday. Drivers are facing severe hardship as they stand in line for hours without getting the required amount of gas.
Active Jubo League member detained at Dhanmondi 32
Police detained an alleged active member of the banned Jubo League from the Dhanmondi 32 area in Dhaka on Saturday morning (August 15) as security was tightened around the site ahead of August 15.