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Police officers plotting against government identified: IGP
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ali Hossain Fakir has said police officers allegedly involved in conspiracies against the government have been identified.
Man dies after being hit by train in Karwan Bazar
An unidentified man died after being hit by a train in the capital's Karwan Bazar area late Thursday night (September 3).
Light rain likely in Dhaka tonight
Light rain may occur in the capital and surrounding areas on Friday night, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department.
'Solve gas-power crisis, don't give excuses of 17 years'
Nagorik Andolon leader Mizanur Rahman has demanded the resolution of the gas and electricity crisis, stating that people no longer want to hear any excuses.
Protesters block Shahbag demanding Noakhali division, leave after 90 minutes
Protesters demanding that Noakhali be declared a division vacated the Shahbag intersection after occupying the area for about an hour and a half on Friday, September 4. They withdrew around 5:30pm, allowing traffic to resume through the Shahbag intersection.
Gulshan Society, DAWAT launch vaccination drive for stray dogs in capital
Gulshan Society and Dhaka Animal Welfare Alliance Trust (DAWAT) jointly launched a special programme on Friday (September 4) to vaccinate all stray dogs in the capital and mark them by fitting collars around their necks.
Demra rickshaw driver beaten to death with brick, suspect held
A rickshaw driver was allegedly beaten to death with bricks in Dhaka’s Demra early Friday (September 4), after which local residents caught and beat the suspected attacker.
Egg, fish and chicken prices rise in Dhaka markets
Prices of eggs, fish and chicken have remained high in Dhaka markets, while flour and sugar have also become more expensive. Vegetable prices, however, have eased somewhat as supplies increased.
Aviation Minister's car stopped for wrong-way driving, cases filed
Police have filed two cases against the car of the Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister for reckless driving on the wrong side of the road in the capital. The incident occurred at 9:08am on Thursday, September 3, on Circuit House Road, a top traffic division official said.
DMP issues traffic, security guidelines for Janmashtami procession
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has issued traffic and security guidelines ahead of a grand procession in the capital on Friday to mark Janmashtami, urging residents to use alternative routes during the event.