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Two women found dead in separate incidents in Dhaka
Police recovered the bodies of two women from separate areas in the capital on Wednesday night and sent them to Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) morgue for autopsy.
Elderly woman killed after private car runs over her outside DMCH
An unidentified elderly woman, aged around 75, was killed after being run over by a private car in front of Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) early Thursday (April 16), police said.
Fire in Banani multi-storey building brought under control
A fire that broke out in an 11-storey building in the capital's Banani Kachabazar area has been brought under control by seven fire service units.
Fire at Banani building
A fire broke out in an 11-storey building on Road No. 12 in Banani in the capital. The fire broke out around 6:30pm on Wednesday. However, the cause of the fire has not yet been confirmed.
20 platoons of BGB deployed in capital for Pahela Baishakh security
Twenty platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have been deployed in the capital Dhaka to ensure overall security for the celebration of Bengali New Year 1433.
Pedestrians will face jail, fine for crossing roads illegally: DMP
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has announced in a public notification that pedestrians who fail to use zebra crossings, foot overbridges or underpasses while crossing roads will face jail and fines. The notification, signed by DMP Acting Commissioner Md Sarwar, was issued on Sunday, April 12, outlining special directives for vehicle drivers and pedestrians to ensure safe and orderly movement in the capital.
Youth dies after drinking pesticide in capital
A youth named Naeem, 19, died after drinking pesticide in Hazaribagh police station area of the capital.
2 metro stations to remain closed on Pahela Baishakh
Two metro rail stations in the capital will remain partially and fully closed on the occasion of Pahela Baishakh, the authorities have announced on Tuesday (April 14).
Teen gang leader killed in Mohammadpur clash, 3 arrested
Iman alias Alex Iman, the leader of the 'Alex Group' teen gang, was killed in a clash between two groups over supremacy in the Rayerbagh Budhhijibi area of Mohammadpur, capital. Police have arrested three people in connection with the incident.
Woman handed over to police for scuffle with doctor at DMCH
A woman named Fahia Akhter has been handed over to police by hospital authorities for allegedly engaging in a scuffle and behaving discourteously with a doctor at Dhaka Medical College (DMC) Hospital. The incident took place around 10:00 pm on Saturday, April 11, in ward number 212 of the hospital's gynaecology department. Fahia Akhter is known to be the wife of Zahidul Islam of the Kaunia area in Savar.