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HSC candidates block road in front of Parliament Building again, bus vandalized
Nearly an hour after being dispersed by a police baton-charge (lathi charge) in front of the National Parliament Building in the capital, HSC candidates gathered once again to blockade Manik Mia Avenue.
Students' blockade causes severe traffic congestion across capital
Due to the students' agitation and road blockades over HSC and equivalent exams, various areas of the capital were practically brought to a standstill throughout the day today. Traffic was disrupted on important roads including Uttara, ECB Chattar, Manik Mia Avenue in the evening as well, causing severe traffic jams across Dhaka.
Police charge baton on protesting students at Parliament House
Police have charged baton on students protesting for three demands, including the resignation of the Education Minister, in front of the National Parliament House.
Students march from Science Lab to Parliament
Agitating students have set off from the Science Lab intersection in the capital with a procession towards the Parliament building, making three demands regarding the HSC exam.
Sun appears in Dhaka after days of rain, temperatures may rise
After several days of continuous rainfall, the sun appeared in the capital on Tuesday morning, July 14, which may cause temperatures to rise slightly during the day, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department.
Chhatra Dal, 2 other student organisations demand HSC exams be postponed
Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal, Jatiya Chhatra Shakti and Bangladesh Chhatra Federation have demanded the temporary postponement of ongoing HSC and equivalent exams due to continuous rain, flash floods and the disaster situation across the country.
DMP names Mirpur best division, Pallabi best thana
Dhaka Metropolitan Police Commissioner Moslehh Uddin Ahmed has awarded officers and units for their contributions to maintaining law and order, controlling crime and ensuring public safety in the capital.
Five students injured in explosion at Dhaka madrasa
Five child students were injured, one critically, in an explosion caused by a short circuit at a building of the Darunnajat Siddikia Kamil Madrasa in Demra's East Boksanagar area on Monday afternoon, July 13.
Gulshan-Shahjadpur link road collapses amid heavy rain
A portion of the Gulshan-Shahjadpur link road in the capital collapsed on Monday, July 13, due to prolonged waterlogging and intense water pressure during heavy rainfall. The collapse has disrupted traffic and raised safety concerns.
DMP issues advisory for citizens amid rain-induced waterlogging
The Traffic Police has advised Dhaka residents to allow extra travel time and use alternative routes where possible, as heavy rainfall has caused waterlogging on several key roads across the capital, disrupting vehicular movement.