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Proposed changes to DAP threaten Dhaka's livability, opine experts

A group of professionals, including planners and environmental activists, on Tuesday demanded immediate cancellation of the proposed amendments to Dhaka's Detailed Area Plan (DAP), saying that the changes will further worsen the city's livability issues, which are already in peril.The government has recently approved, in principle, the proposed DAP amendment...

ACC seeks court approval for DNA tests of UNO, family

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has sought court approval to conduct DNA tests of Nachol Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Kamal Hossain, his biological parents, and his uncle and aunt to verify allegations that he fraudulently used the identity of a freedom fighter's (FF) child to secure his government position.According to the...

403 BCL members get DU show-cause

The Dhaka University (DU) on Tuesday issued show-cause notices to 403 student leaders and activists of the banned Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) for their involvement in illegal and violent incidents that took place at the campus and nearby areas during the July Uprising.According to an official notice issued by the...

IUB launches book to preserve Mahale language

Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) has launched a research-based book titled "Mahale Voices" to support the preservation of the endangered Mahale language, spoken by the Mahale community in the Rajshahi region, reports bdnews24.com.The book was unveiled at the DMK Lecture Gallery on the IUB campus recently.Jointly published by IUB and Adorn...

AIUB holds Ideas Challenge 2025 competition

The Ideas Challenge 2025 competition took place recently at the American International University, Bangladesh (AIUB) campus in the city, organised by Shomoy, an AIUB Social Welfare Club, says a press release.This year's theme, "Ideas that Change Lives and Shape the Future," brought together participants from various educational institutions across the...

ACC to file case against Nizam Hazari's wife for Tk 453m illegal wealth

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has decided to file a case against Nurjahan Begum, wife of former Awami League (AL) lawmaker from Feni-2 constituency Nizam Uddin Hazari, on charges of possessing illegal wealth worth Tk 453.4 million and carrying out suspicious transactions of Tk 433.1 million.ACC Director General Md Akhter Hossain...

Four more die of dengue, total death reaches 292

Four more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till Tuesday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 292 this year, reports UNB.During the period, 1, 101 more patients were hospitalised with viral fever, raising the total infected-case to 73, 923 this year,...

Weather (2025-11-05)

Rain is likely to occur at many places over Chattogram, Barishal and Sylhet divisions in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Tuesday). Weather may remain mainly dry with partly cloudy sky elsewhere. Night temperature may rise slightly and day temperature may remain unchanged.The highest temperature on Tuesday was...