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DMP to act against unauthorised gatherings after schedule announcement
The interim government has urged all parties to refrain from unlawful or unauthorised rallies and gatherings after the announcement of the schedule for the 13th national election. The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has warned that legal action will follow if the directive is violated.
Injured Sakibul dies following Tejgaon College clash
Sakibul Hasan Rana, a student critically injured in a clash between two factions of Chhatra Dal over drug use and control at Tejgaon College dormitory in Dhaka, has died after four days of fighting for his life.
DMP suggests caution in hiring household workers
Following the recent murder of a mother and daughter in Mohammadpur, allegedly by a domestic worker, the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has urged city residents to be extra careful when hiring domestic workers to ensure safety.
Dhaka residential building fire leaves 5 with burn injuries
A fire broke out early Sunday on the fifth floor of a residential building in Dhaka’s Turag area, leaving five people with burn injuries.
11 held in special police drive in Mohammadpur
Police have arrested 11 individuals in a day-long special operation conducted in Mohammadpur Police Station area. Apart from individuals with outstanding warrants, others were detained on allegations of involvement in various criminal activities.
Ninth-grader's body found hanging at bathroom in Dhaka
A ninth-grade female student was found dead in the bathroom of her family’s home in Dhaka’s Kadamtali, Shanir Akhra area on Friday evening (December 5).
Six of a family burnt in gas line explosion in Dhaka
Six members of a family, including women and children, suffered burn injuries after a gas line leak triggered an explosion at their residence in Dhaka’s Agargaon area early Saturday.
DMP bans all public gatherings in Jamuna, Secretariat areas
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has imposed a ban on all forms of rallies, gatherings, and public assemblies in the Bangladesh Secretariat area (including adjacent zones) and around the Chief Adviser’s official residence, Jamuna.
DMP reshuffles OCs of 50 police stations
Ahead of the 13th National Parliamentary Election, the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has reshuffled the Officers-in-Charge (OCs) of 50 police stations.
4.1-magnitude earthquake shakes Dhaka
A mild earthquake has jolted Dhaka and other parts of Bangladesh, according to preliminary seismic data, reported by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre.