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DU students submit memorandum to VC demanding 24-hour dormitory access
A student platform named 'Bishammanheen Chhatri Hall' submitted a memorandum to the Vice-Chancellor of Dhaka University on Monday, demanding 24-hour entry and exit facilities at female dormitories, along with two other demands.
259 bhori gold stolen from Shah Ali Market, five guards missing
Gold ornaments weighing 259 bhori have been stolen from two jewellery shops at Shah Ali Shopping Complex in the capital's Mirpur. Five security guards of the market have been missing since the incident.
DMP files 1,744 traffic cases in day-long crackdown
The Traffic Division of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has filed 1,744 cases in a special drive against traffic rule violations across the capital, as part of ongoing efforts to improve road discipline.
Bodies of two homeless women recovered from Dhaka Medical compound
Police have recovered the bodies of two unidentified women from the premises of Dhaka Medical College (Dhaka Medical) Hospital in the capital.
Bus crashes into Kurmitola Hospital compound, one killed
A bus of Projapati Paribahan, travelling from Mohakhali towards Uttara in the capital, lost control and crashed into the premises of Kurmitola General Hospital. A hotel employee named Rafiqul Islam, who was standing on the footpath, was killed in the incident.
Shoe thrown at police during hawker eviction drive in Jurain, 2 held
A team from Dhaka Metropolitan Police's (DMP) Kadamtali Police Station came under attack while carrying out an eviction drive to free roads from encroachment in the capital's Jurain area. During the incident, a shoe was thrown at an on-duty police officer. Police have detained two individuals in connection with the incident.
Ministry to evict illegal structures, makeshift prayer space from Suhrawardy Udyan
The Ministry of Housing and Public Works has decided to conduct an operation to evict all illegal structures, including a makeshift prayer space created under a tarpaulin shelter inside the capital's Suhrawardy Udyan. The operation began after noon on Sunday (July 26).
Newlyweds, child killed in gas explosion just a month into their new life in Dhaka
A newlywed couple and their eight-year-old niece have died from burn injuries sustained in a gas explosion caused by a gas line leak at their rented home in North Badda, Dhaka. The deaths occurred over three days while they were undergoing treatment at the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery.
Rajib Shah's purported 'floating mosque' evicted from Suhrawardy Udyan
Authorities have evicted a structure dubbed the 'floating mosque' of Rajib Shah, which had been built in the capital's Suhrawardy Udyan and had generated discussion on social media.
Motorcyclist driver killed by bus in Sheorapara
A rideshare motorcyclist was killed after being hit by a passenger bus in the Shewrapara area of Mirpur in the capital. The deceased was identified as Sobuj Rahman (33).