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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.
Citizens must share responsibility for keeping Dhaka clean: DNCC Administrator
Keeping Dhaka clean and modern requires active participation from residents alongside city authorities, Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Administrator Shafiqul Islam Khan said on Saturday (August 15).
Dhanmondi 32 sealed off as security tightens on August 15
Security has been tightened around Dhanmondi 32 and adjoining areas in Dhaka on Saturday (August 15) as the country marks the 51st death anniversary of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
Youth held for secretly filming two women at metro station
A young man named Ranjit Chandra Sarkar has been detained by police for allegedly secretly filming two women at the Karwan Bazar metro station in the capital.
No teen gang currently active in Mohammadpur: RAB
Special operations are underway to make Mohammadpur 'godfather-free', and no juvenile gangs are currently active in the area, according to the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB). The gangs have been eliminated through these drives, said RAB-2 Commander Additional DIG Naymul Hasan at a press conference at the RAB Media Centre in Kawran Bazar on Friday afternoon.
DMP arrests 512, recovers drugs and cash in overnight drive
A total of 512 people were arrested and 48 cases were filed during regular operations by the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in the last 24 hours. The arrests were made in various police station areas across the capital, with the recovery of contraband and drugs, according to a press release from the DMP's Media and Public Relations Division on Friday, August 14.
DMP takes multi-layered security measures for August 15
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has taken extensive and multi-layered security measures to maintain law and order in the capital and ensure the safety of city residents around August 15. Security measures have been tightened across the capital to tackle any untoward incidents or threats to public safety.