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Two siblings die at Moghbazar, police suspect food poisoning
Two siblings died while undergoing treatment at separate hospitals in Dhaka’s Moghbazar, with police initially suspecting food poisoning as the cause.
Holy Cross College celebrates platinum jubilee
Holy Cross College, a traditional women's educational institution in Bangladesh, has celebrated its 75th anniversary. The event, organized under the theme '75 Years of Legacy: Truth, Wisdom & Excellence', was festive and dignified with the participation of local and foreign guests, diplomats, religious leaders and past and present students.
Woman hurt in crude bomb explosion in Dhaka
Cocktail explosions occurred at three separate places in the capital's Shantinagar, Moghbazar and Mouchak areas. The explosions occurred within a few minutes of each other on Thursday (December 18) at 4:15 pm.
NCP leader Jannat Ara Rumi found dead in Dhaka hostel
The National Citizen Party (NCP) leader Jannat Ara Rumi was found dead in a student hostel in the capital's Hazaribagh, police confirmed.
Police blocks ‘March to Indian High Commission’ protest in Dhaka
Protesters taking part in a ‘March to Indian High Commission’ programme called by the July Oikya platform were stopped by police on Wednesday afternoon (December 17), officials and participants said.
Fire in Old Dhaka brought under control
A fire that erupted in a plastic warehouse in the Chairman Ghat area in Islamabagh of Old Dhaka on Wednesday afternoon (December 17) was brought under control after about two and a half hours of firefighting efforts, authorities said.
Fire rips through plastic warehouse in Islambagh, 11 units deployed
A major fire broke out at a plastic warehouse in Islambagh of Old Dhaka, on Wednesday afternoon (December 17), prompting a large-scale response from 11 Fire Service and Civil Defence Units.
Metro rail services to halt for 40 minutes on Victory Day
Metro rail services in Dhaka will be suspended for 40 minutes on Tuesday to mark Victory Day, the Metro Rail Passengers Community-Dhaka announced on Monday (December 15).
4 crude bombs explode in Dhaka, one hurt
Four crude bombs exploded in different parts of Dhaka on Saturday, leaving one person injured.
Fire at Jamela Tower in Keraniganj brought under control after 7 hrs
After a tense seven-hour battle, firefighters have finally brought a massive blaze at Jamela Tower in Babubazar under Keraniganj upazila of Dhaka under control.