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High-level team inspects possible sites for relocating capital’s bus terminals
The government has begun preparations to shift the four major bus terminals in the capital. A high-level government delegation visited several potential locations for alternative bus terminals and temporary bus depots with the aim of reducing traffic congestion and making the public transport system more efficient on Wednesday.
Government approves plan for four police stations in Purbachal
The government has taken a policy decision to establish four police stations, six investigation centres and two police lines in the Purbachal New Town Project as part of efforts to strengthen law enforcement in the rapidly expanding township, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md Ali Hossain Fakir said.
60 percent areas Dhaka at high risk of earthquakes
The rapid urbanization, filling of wetlands and unplanned construction in the capital Dhaka have created a risk of extensive damage in major earthquakes.
Hindu priest admitted to hospital after alleged torture
A 25-year-old law college student in Dhaka, who also works as a Hindu priest, has allegedly been held captive overnight, tortured, and extorted for money, according to his family members and friends.
DMP arrests 87 in special drives across capital
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has arrested 87 individuals involved in various crimes during special drives in different areas of the capital. Among those arrested are 37 people wanted in cases of extortion, terrorism, mugging, robbery and other crimes, and 49 on charges of drug dealing, according to a press release from DMP's Media and Public Relations Division.
Indian tourist visa resumes: Long queues on first day at visa centres
Putting an end to a long wait, India has resumed issuing tourist visas for Bangladeshi citizens. The application process officially began on Sunday, June 28, at five Indian Visa Application Centres (IVAC) across the country, with long queues and heavy crowds seen on the very first day.
Police officer's wife found hanging in Sabujbagh
Police have recovered the hanging body of a police officer's wife in the capital's Sabujbagh area. The family of the deceased, Nilufar Yasmin, 29, said she had been suffering from depression for a long time.
RAB arrests 8 members of 'Patali Group' in Mohammadpur
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB-2) has arrested eight members of the alleged 'Patali Group' in a special operation in the capital's Mohammadpur area, recovering a foreign-made firearm and live ammunition in the process.
Youth killed over Tajia procession dispute, 4 arrested
A young man was stabbed to death following an argument over holding the rope of a palanquin during a Tajia procession in Old Dhaka's Banglabazar area. Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has arrested four individuals in connection with the incident and recovered a switchgear knife, a machete and the clothes worn during the attack.
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.