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Capital to be cleared of sacrificial waste by 2am: State Minister
State Minister for Local Government Mir Shahe Alam has announced that all sacrificial waste generated during Eid-ul-Azha in the capital will be removed by 2:00am, as authorities intensify efforts to keep the city clean and hygienic.
At least 80 injured during Eid sacrifices in Dhaka
At least 80 people were injured across the capital while slaughtering sacrificial animals and cutting meat on Eid-ul-Azha day, with many sustaining injuries from sharp weapons, animal attacks and handling accidents.
City Corporations launch massive cleanup drive to remove sacrificial waste across capital
The two city corporations of the capital have launched an extensive cleanup operation across Dhaka following Eid-ul-Azha sacrifices, with thousands of sanitation workers deployed to ensure the swift removal of sacrificial waste from city streets and neighbourhoods.
Case filed over death of 6 newborns at Ad-din Hospital alleging negligence
A regular case has been filed over the death of six newborns at Ad-din Medical College Hospital in Magbazar, capital. The case, filed under specific sections of the Penal Code, alleges that the deaths were caused by extreme medical negligence.
'Donald Trump' the buffalo to be kept at national zoo
The viral albino buffalo named 'Donald Trump' has found a new home at the National Zoo in Mirpur, capital.
Six-layer security in Dhaka for Eid, 15,000 police deployed: DMP commissioner
Dhaka Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mosleh Uddin has said a four- to six-layer security system has been put in place in the capital, considering the potential risks of the city emptying out during the holidays and around Eid congregations. He also said 15,000 police personnel will be deployed in the capital for Eid, with an additional 1,500 at Eid prayer grounds.
Ad-Din Hospital gives initial account as probe begins into 6 newborn deaths
The authorities of Ad-din Medical College Hospital in Magbazar, capital, have expressed deep grief and sorrow over the sudden death of six newborn babies at the hospital. They have also provided their preliminary explanation of what transpired that night.
Youth dies after falling from 6th floor of Bashundhara shopping mall
A young man has died after falling from the sixth floor of Bashundhara City Shopping Complex in the capital's Karwan Bazar area on Wednesday afternoon, May 27, the day before Eid.
Eid congregation schedules published for different venues in Dhaka
Multiple Eid congregations have been arranged at various Eidgahs and mosques across the capital for the holy Eid-ul-Azha. The main congregation at the National Eidgah will be held at 7:30 am. In case of adverse weather, the alternative main congregation will be held at Baitul Mukarram National Mosque at 8:00 am.
29,500 sanitation workers ready for sacrificial waste removal
The Eid holidays of all sanitation department officials and employees of Dhaka North and South City Corporations have been cancelled ahead of Eid-ul-Azha. A total of approximately 29,500 personnel have been deployed to ensure waste removal within the stipulated time.