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Relief as rain hits capital after scorching heat
After days of continuous intense heat and suffocating weather, a welcoming rain has drenched the capital city, Dhaka. The sky suddenly turned dark with clouds, and rain began in various areas of the city, bringing relief to the city dwellers who were miserable due to the heat on Thursday afternoon (June 18).
Six arrested for robbery at BKash shop, attack on police in Adabor
Police and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) have arrested six members of the notorious “Kabji Kata Anwar” gang, including its second-in-command Abu Sayeed, in connection with a violent robbery on a bKash agent and subsequent attack on police in Dhaka’s Adabar area.
Woman's body recovered from Mirpur flat
Police have recovered the body of a 24-year-old woman from a flat in the capital's Mirpur Kazipara area after breaking open the door with the assistance of the Fire Service.
CID to investigate case filed over Dr Dhipra
A court has ordered the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the police to investigate and submit a report on the case filed over the death of female physician Dr. Nafisa Tabassum Dhipra in the capital's Dhanmondi.
Police clear workers from Mohakhali-Tejgaon road after 7-point demand protest
Police have cleared workers of the NASSA Group who had been blocking the Mohakhali-Tejgaon road in the capital's Tejgaon industrial area demanding unpaid wages and benefits . The protest, which caused severe traffic congestion, was called off around 12:20 pm on Tuesday, June 16.
Sayedabad-Gulistan, Mohakhali bus terminals are going outside Dhaka
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has ordered the removal of Sayedabad, Gulistan and Mohakhali bus terminals in the capital. He said this initiative is to restore order on the roads and solve the long-standing traffic congestion problem.
No child deaths due to carbon dioxide: Ad-Din authorities
Ad-Din Foundation Executive Director Dr. Sheikh Md. Mohiuddin has claimed that no child has died due to the increase in carbon dioxide levels in the hospital. At the same time, he completely denied the allegations of the government running around with 'bribes' to keep the hospital running.
JU student's body recovered from Buriganga River
The Naval Police have recovered the half-decomposed body of a Jahangirnagar University (JU) student from the Buriganga River in the capital's Bachila area. The deceased student's name is Dip Mozumder. He was a student of the university's 50th batch of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
Rain, thunderstorms likely in Dhaka today
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast rain and thunderstorms in Dhaka and surrounding areas on Sunday (June 14), offering potential relief from the city's persistent humid and uncomfortable weather conditions.
Metro rail services temporarily suspended after cat enters track area
Metro rail services in the capital were temporarily suspended on Saturday (June 13) after a cat entered the main track area, prompting authorities to halt operations as a precautionary safety measure.