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25pc metro rail fare discount for elderly, disabled from Monday
Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited will introduce a 25 per cent special discount on single journey tickets for senior citizens and persons with disabilities from Monday, May 25.
10-storied building catches fire in Mohammadpur
A fire has broken out on the top floor of a 10-storey building in Mohammadpur, capital. The building is located opposite Japan Garden City near the Agriculture Market.
DMP's special instructions to make Eid journey comfortable
The Traffic Division of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has issued special instructions to public transport owners-workers, passengers and pedestrians to ensure a safe and smooth Eid journey for millions of people heading home on the occasion of the upcoming holy Eid-ul-Azha.
Traffic back to normal after police disperse Mirpur protesters
Police dispersed protesters who attempted to block the road at Mirpur 10 roundabout in the capital on Friday evening, May 22, bringing the situation under control with traffic returning to normal.
Dhaka Central Jail's chief prison guard Golam Mostafa killed in road crash
The chief prison guard of Dhaka Central Jail, Golam Mostafa has died after being injured in a road accident in Keraniganj.
Gulshan Society forms human chain demanding justice for Ramisa's murder
Gulshan Society has formed a human chain demanding speedy trial and exemplary punishment for the rape and murder of seven-year-old Ramisa in Pallabi, Dhaka.
Clash, vandalism erupt Over classmate’s suicide, chairman confined
Students of Bright School and College staged demonstrations in the Donia area of the capital’s Kadamtali following the alleged suicide of a tenth-grade student, with protesters accusing the institution’s chairman of mentally harassing the girl before her death on Thursday (May 21).
One arrested over death of madrasa student in Dhaka
Police have arrested the main accused in a case filed over the death of a 10-year-old madrasa student in Dhaka.
5 held over attack on police in Mirpur
Five people have been detainec in an attack on police during an illegal establishment eviction drive in the capital's Mirpur. Several police personnel were injured in the attack, the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) said.
Child dies after falling from moving train in Banani
An unidentified child died after falling from the roof of a moving train in the area adjacent to Banani Sainik Club in the capital.