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Drone surveillance to tackle Dhaka's traffic congestion
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) is set to introduce drone surveillance to control traffic congestion and restore discipline on the capital's roads, following the introduction of AI cameras.
DMP issues new traffic guidelines ahead of president-elect's oath ceremony
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has imposed special traffic restrictions in and around Bangabhaban ahead of the oath-taking ceremony of president-elect Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday (August 21).
Auto-rickshaw driver electrocuted to death in Hazaribagh
An auto-rickshaw driver named Abdur Rahman, 55, died after being electrocuted while plugging in his vehicle for charging in the capital's Hazaribagh area.
Auto-rickshaws to operate in 8 zones of Dhaka with separate colours
The government has taken a new initiative to bring the unregulated movement of battery-run auto rickshaws on Dhaka's roads under control. Under the proposed new policy, the entire Dhaka city will be divided into eight designated zones for operating these vehicles. Separate colours for rickshaws in each zone and digital registration with QR codes on every vehicle are being introduced.
Pink Bus involved in accident hours after Dhaka launch
A BRTC Pink Bus, introduced on Tuesday (August 18) as a dedicated public transport service for women, was involved in a minor road accident on its first day of operation in Dhaka.
BRTC to launch women-only buses in Dhaka from Tuesday
A special women-only bus service will be launched in the capital on Tuesday, August 18. Only women will be allowed as passengers on these buses. The bus service, operated by the Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC), will also have women drivers and conductors.
Dhaka University hall clash leaves VP, GS among six injured
A confrontation erupted at Dhaka University Fazlul Huq Muslim Hall early Monday (August 17) after student protests demanding the resignation of the hall provost escalated into a clash involving activists of the Bangladesh Jatiotabadi Chhatra Dal, leaving at least six people injured, including the hall’s vice-president and general secretary.
BRTC ‘women’s bus’ service to launch on August 18
To ensure safe and comfortable commuting for women in the capital, the Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) is launching a "Women's Bus" or Pink Bus service starting August 18. Operated exclusively by female drivers and conductors, this special bus service is being introduced as part of the implementation of the government's election manifesto.
Fire breaks out at helmet warehouse in Bangshal
A fire broke out at a helmet warehouse in the Mukimbazar area of Bangshal in the capital. Seven units of the Fire Service are working to bring the blaze under control.
Two women arrested at Dhanmondi 32 sent to jail
A court has sent two women, arrested from Dhanmondi 32 while trying to pay tribute to Bangabandhu's portrait, to jail in a case filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act six months ago.