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Metro rail begins trial runs to boost capacity amid surging demand

Dhaka metro rail authority has launched trial runs on the Uttara-Motijheel corridor in a bid to add more trains and ease mounting passenger pressure, as daily ridership now nears its projected peak.Officials said the company conducted the first trial between 7 am and 12 noon on Friday last, during the...

'Kumari Puja' on 'Moha Ashtami'

The Hindu community across the country on Tuesday celebrated the 'Kumari Puja' on the 'Moha Ashtami' through worshiping the goddess Durga as a 'Kumari', a pure-hearted girl and the virgin form of the goddess. The photo was taken from the Ramakrishna Mission in the capital. — Focus Bangla

Three die of dengue, death toll reaches 198

Three more dengue deaths were reported in the last 24-hours until Tuesday morning, pushing the death toll from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 198 this year.Moreover, 556 new patients were admitted to hospitals with the viral fever, bringing the total number of infected individuals to 47,342 this year.According to...

Out of 1,760 anti- discrimination cases, 55 charge-sheets filed

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Baharul Alam has said out of 1,760 cases filed over last year's anti-discrimination movement, charge sheets have so far been submitted in only 55 cases, while the remaining cases are still under investigation, reports UNB.The IGP disclosed the information while speaking at a press briefing...

ACC to sue ex-MP Mukul, wife, C&F agent Shamsur

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has approved cases against former Awami League lawmaker Ali Azam Mukul, his wife Jahanara Yasmin, and Customs Clearing and Forwarding (C&F) Agent Md Shamsur Rahman over illegal wealth, suspicious transactions, and false declarations.ACC Director General Akhter Hossain confirmed the approvals on Tuesday at the commission's headquarters...

Indian envoy joins Durga Puja at Dhakeshwari Temple

Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Kumar Verma joined the Durgashtami celebration at the historic Dhakeshwari Temple in the capital on Tuesday, highlighting the deep cultural and historical ties between the two neighbouring countries.Accompanied by his wife, the envoy extended greetings of the Shubho Sharodiya to the devotees, noting that...

Badda OC withdrawn, seven policemen suspended

Thirty rounds ammunition and other belongings of the on-duty police personnel, stationed at the Sri Sri Mahadev Ashram and Kali Temple at Nimtoli, Badda in the capital, were stolen early Tuesday.The incident triggered immediate disciplinary measures from the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP). Subsequently, Badda Police Station's Officer-in-Charge (OC) Md Saiful...

Cinematographer Rashed Zaman delivers talk on film, architecture at NSU

Renowned Bangladeshi cinematographer Rashed Zaman delivered a talk on the intricate relationship between architecture and film at North South University (NSU) on Thursday, according to a press statement.The event was organised by the Department of Architecture under the Kathon Lecture Series.Rashed Zaman, a celebrated name in both national and international...

Keokradong opens to tourists today

BANDARBAN, Sept 30 (BSS): Keokradong, a popular tourist destination in Ruma upazila of Bandarban, will be opened to tourists from today (Wednesday). According to a public notice issued on Monday, signed by Deputy Commissioner Shamim Ara Rini said the decision was taken following the September 21 meeting of the District...

Weather (2025-10-01)

Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at most places over Dhaka, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions and at many places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh and Khulna divisions with moderately heavy to heavy falls at places over the country until 6:00 pm today...