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Old, ramshackle buses polluting Dhaka's air

Decades-old unfit public buses have become a key contributor to growing air pollution in Dhaka city as they continue to ply streets with the blessing of a faulty road-transport system led by private companies.Old engines of these buses emit huge toxic emissions that have serious health effects than other sources...

Excluded 43rd BCS recruits stage demo

Candidates who were left out from the 43rd BCS recruitment despite publication of their names in the government gazette on Wednesday staged a sit-in outside Bangladesh Secretariat demanding their reinstatement in the cadre services.They thronged a place nearby and observed the agitation programme outside gate No2 of Bangladesh Secretariat.Later four...

Many city dwellers thronged the sweetmeat outlets across the capital

Many city dwellers thronged the sweetmeat outlets across the capital to purchase various items on Wednesday, on the occasion of the first day of the English new year 2025. The photo was taken from a sweetmeat shop in Motijheel area. — FE Photo

Final list of July-Aug uprising martyrs, injured released

The first-phase final list of those who were martyred or injured during the student-led mass uprising of July and August 2024 has been published on the official website, accessible at https://medical-info.dghs.gov.bd/public, reports UNB.The uprising, which spanned from July 15 to August 5, saw numerous participants suffer injuries or lose their...

Five suffer burn injuries

Five people, including three children, sustained burn injuries during the new year celebration in different parts of the capital on Tuesday night, reports UNB. The victims are Farhan, 8, Tassin, 3, Sifan Malik, 12, Santa, 45, and Sumat, 20.The incident took place on Tuesday (December 31) night, said Dr. Shaon...

Youth shot to death in Mirpur

A youth was shot to death at Bashantek in the capital's Mirpur area on early Wednesday. The victim was identified as Alauddin (22). An official at the police station concerned said the victim was seriously injured following a conflict between two rivals over establishing supremacy in the area.Alauddin was rushed...

Weather (2025-01-02)

Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country until 6:00 pm today (Thursday), according to the Met office.Moderate to dense fog may occur over the country during midnight till noon. Air navigation, inland river transport and road communication may disrupt temporarily due to thick fog.Night temperature...