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DMP launches drive against dilapidated, risky vehicles
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) is launching a special campaign against dilapidated, risky and unfit vehicles in the capital Dhaka. The DMP issued a public notice in this regard on Wednesday (May 6).
Measles child deaths: RSU demands trial of Dr Yunus, former health adviser
The Revolutionary Student Maitree has demanded the trial of former interim government chief adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus and then health adviser Nurjahan Begum over the deaths of children in the ongoing measles outbreak. The organisation has also called for the outbreak to be declared an 'epidemic' and for comprehensive preventive measures to be taken.
Microbus catches fire in Dhaka’s Farmgate
A passenger-carrying microbus caught fire while in motion in the capital's Farmgate area on Wednesday morning (May 6).
Plan to extend night operating hours of Metrorail
Authorities are planning to extend the night running time of Metrorail in the capital Dhaka. The new schedule may come into effect from the end of this May or after Eid-ul-Azha, according to relevant sources.
Elderly woman dies in motorcycle accident in Demra
An elderly woman named Dalimun Nesa, 78, died after being hit by a motorcycle in the capital's Demra area. The accident occurred on the Barabhanga Bypass Road around 10pm on Sunday (May 3).
Youth dies after falling from multi-storey building in Dhanmondi
A youth has died after falling from the roof of a multi-storey building in the capital's Dhanmondi. The accident occurred on Saturday (May 2) afternoon.
Study ordered on ‘Signal Management Model’ to Ease Dhaka Traffic
Ministry of Home Affairs has instructed the police department to conduct a feasibility study on a dynamic signal management model aimed at reducing traffic congestion in the capital.
Child dies after being scalded by hot water kept on stove
A five-year-old child has died after being scalded by hot water kept on stove in Anwara of Chattogram.
Unidentified man found dead on Dhaka street
Police recovered the body of an unidentified man from a footpath beneath the Hanif Flyover in the Jatrabari area of the capital on Saturday (May 2).
Heavy morning rain floods parts of Dhaka, causes severe waterlogging
Heavy rainfall caused widespread waterlogging across multiple areas of the capital, disrupting normal life and leaving commuters stranded in several locations.