Agargaon-Motijheel
Ensuring safe lifts for all
In Dhaka, most offices, courts, hospitals, and educational institutions have such old lifts that using them often feels like risking one’s life. Many lifts shake, and if overloaded, they make terrifying noises. Yet, people continue to use these lifts despite the danger. Incidents of fatalities while using lifts occasionally make the news, but there is a lack of awareness from both the institutions and the lift users.
Two motorcyclists killed in Bogura road crush
At least two motorcyclists died after being hit by a sand-carrying truck in Bogura.
Avoiding mosquito bites key to dengue prevention
This year, even before the monsoon season officially began, the situation regarding dengue fever, carried by Aedes mosquitoes, is showing alarming signs across the country. Everyday, countless people are rushing to hospitals due to dengue fever. Climate change, rising temperatures, changing rainfall patterns, and unplanned urbanization are all contributing to the increased risk of dengue.
Metro service on Agargaon-Motijheel route halted
Metro service on the Agargaon-Motijheel route is currently closed. A source from MRT Line-6 said that train services will be stopped until the issue is fixed.
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