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Broker arrested for selling youth to Kenyan mafia under pretense of sending him to Italy: RAB
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB-10) has arrested a human trafficker, identified as Tota Mal, 62, on charges of selling a youth to a Kenyan mafia network under the false promise of sending him legally to Italy.
Auto-rickshaw driver killed after vehicle overturns in Dhaka
A battery-powered auto-rickshaw driver was killed after his vehicle overturned in Uttarkhan's Abdullahpur Atipara area of the capital late Thursday night (July 23).
Two die from burns after Bhatara gas explosion, another remains critical
The death toll from the gas leak explosion in Dhaka's Bhatara has risen to two, after two members of the same family succumbed to severe burn injuries while undergoing treatment at the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery.
Construction worker dies while trying to stop fight between colleagues in Kamrangirchar
Fellow workers said that around 8am on the third floor of the building, two labourers named Jahangir and Yasin got into an argument that turned into a scuffle. Sakib and Monsur Ali stepped forward to calm the situation. In the pushing and shoving, Sakib lost his balance and fell onto a pile of sand. He then became unconscious. Colleagues rushed him to the emergency department of Dhaka Medical College Hospital, where doctors declared him dead around 9:30am.
LNG supply disruption triggers long queues at CNG stations across Dhaka
A disruption in liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply has triggered a severe CNG shortage across Dhaka, forcing motorists to wait for hours at filling stations and disrupting public transport services.
Youth stabbed to death in Hazaribagh
A 28-year-old man has died after being stabbed by unidentified assailants in Hazaribagh, Dhaka. Police say multiple teams are investigating the killing to identify those responsible and determine the motive.
Outsourced worker detained over unauthorised filming at Metro Rail depot
An outsourced worker employed on a Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) project has been detained for allegedly filming and photographing a restricted area of the Metro Rail depot without authorisation and sharing the footage on social media.
Protest over gas crisis blocks Airport Road in Khilkhet
CNG-run auto-rickshaw drivers blocked Airport Road in the capital's Khilkhet area in protest against an ongoing gas shortage on Wednesday (July 22). The blockade, which began around 2:40pm, disrupted vehicle movement along the major thoroughfare and generated severe traffic congestion.
Shahajpath launches five-day education-cultural festival
Shahajpath High School has organized a five-day "Education-Cultural Festival 2026" aimed at fostering children's creativity, cultural practices, and holistic development. Running from July 21 to July 25 (Shrabon 6 to 10, 1433 BS), the festival's main stage events will take place on July 24 and 25 at the Abdul Karim Sahitya Bisharad Auditorium of Bangla Academy.
Businessman killed in motorcycle accident on Hanif Flyover
A businessman named Abul Kashem, 60, was killed in a motorcycle accident on the Mayor Mohammad Hanif Flyover in the capital's Jatrabari area. He lost control of his motorcycle at the Dhalpur turning point and was thrown onto the road around 5pm on Tuesday. Pedestrians and police officers rescued him in critical condition and rushed him to Dhaka Medical College Hospital, where the attending doctor declared him dead around 6pm.