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Prices of onion, eggs, vegetables, chicken up

The prices of onions, eggs, different vegetables, and chicken have gone up in the past seven days. The price of onions has reached Tk 80-90 per kg, increasing by Tk 15-20 in just a week and by Tk 20-30 per kg in two weeks.Egg prices have increased to Tk 145-150...

Five suspects held in Gazipur

Gazipur, Aug 8 (UNB): Police have detained five suspects in connection with the gruesome killing of journalist Asaduzzaman Tuhin in Chourasta area of Gazipur city.Confirming this on Friday police, however, did not disclose the identities of the detainees.Journalists working in the district formed a human chain on Friday afternoon, demanding...

Interim govt marks one year in office with 'notable feats'

The interim government, led by Professor Muhammad Yunus, marks one year in office, following its swearing-in on August 8, 2024, reports BSS.The administration assumed office in the wake of an uprising that led to the ouster of Sheikh Hasina's regime on August 5, 2024. Despite the challenges of a turbulent...

Tougher policy soon to regulate battery-run rickshaws

The government has taken a move to introduce a tougher new policy to regulate the rampant and risky movement of unregistered battery-operated three-wheelers, commonly known as electric auto-rickshaws or easy bikes across the country, including the capital, reports UNB.The reckless movement of these vehicles has created chaos on city roads...

Police arrest 17 people from Mohammadpur, Adabar in city

Police arrested 17 people on various charges during separate raids in the capital's Mohammadpur and Adabar areas. DMP Deputy Police Commissioner (Media and Public Relations) Muhammad Talebur Rahman said a team of Mohammadpur Police Station nabbed 13 people during a special drive on Thursday.The arrestees were Jabir (25), Mithu (19),...

190 new dengue cases in 24 hrs

At least 190 dengue patients were admitted to hospitals in the 24 hours leading up to Friday morning. Of these, 127 cases were reported from outside Dhaka, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).The new cases bring the total number of infections to 23,410, with the death toll...

DNCC, Brighters organise marathon

A marathon titled 'Run for Fair City' - aimed at promoting a just, inclusive, and liveable city - was held in the capital's Agargaon area on Friday. More than 500 youths took part in the marathon, which included 5.0 km and 7.5 km race categories.The Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC)...

Weather (2025-08-09)

Light to moderate rain is likely to occur at many places over Rangpur, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions and at a few places over Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions withmoderately heavy falls at places until 6:00 pm today (Saturday). Day and night temperature may rise slightly. The highest temperature...