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Metro rail alone can’t solve Dhaka traffic woes: JICA study

A massive investment in metro rail infrastructure alone cannot significantly ease Dhaka's chronic traffic congestion, according to a study conducted by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).The study found that while the operation of Mass Rapid Transit Line-6 (MRT-6) significantly improved mobility along the corridor connecting Uttara and Motijheel, the...

PM rides 'smart car' built by sply-abled youth

Prime Minister (PM) Tarique Rahman on Saturday rode in a "smart car" built by specially-abled youth Wakimul Islam, encouraging the young innovator for his creative effort, reports UNB.Wakimul Islam met the PM at his office in Tejgaon on Saturday, where he showcased the small vehicle he had built.He later drove...

Shama Obaed meets Pak minister, discusses bilateral cooperation

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam on Saturday met visiting Pakistani Interior and Narcotics Control Minister Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi and discussed various issues of bilateral interest, reports UNB.During the meeting, the two sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral engagement and cooperation between Bangladesh and Pakistan.The two...

'Police Week 2026' kicks off today

Four-day long 'Police Week 2026', the largest annual event of the Bangladesh Police, is set to commence today (Sunday) at Rajarbagh Police Lines in the capital.The slogan of this year's Police Week is "My Police, My Country, Bangladesh First."Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is scheduled to inaugurate the colorful programme.The premier...

NSU hosts 19th architectural exhibition

The Department of Architecture at North South University (NSU) recently organised its 19th Architectural Exhibition titled "First Step Towards Architecture" on the university campus in the capital, says a statement.The exhibition showcased innovative projects developed by students of the foundational studio courses ARC 111, ARC 112 and ARC 213.The department's...

50,111 BD pilgrims reach Saudi Arabia for Hajj

A total of 50,111 Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims have reached Saudi Arabia until morning Saturday (May 09, 2026) for performing Hajj 2026.Director of the Bangladesh Hajj Office Md Lokman Hossain said that the highest number of pilgrims were transported by Biman Bangladesh Airlines. He said that a total of 128 flights...

Elias, Rinvy DU MCJ Alumni Assoc president, GS

The Dhaka University Mass Communication and Journalism Alumni Association (DUMCJAA) has elected its new executive committee for the 2026-28 tenure through direct voting by its members. Senior journalist and advisory editor of the Times of Bangladesh Elias Uddin Khan was elected president while Swadhin Media editor Shahnaz Sharmin Rinvy was...

5 killed as two buses collide on Ctg-Cox's Bazar highway

CHATTOGRAM, May 09: Five people were killed and at least 10 others injured in a head-on collision between two buses on the Chattogram-Cox's Bazar highway in Chunati on Saturday morning.The deceased were identified as Rehena Begum, 60, wife of Badiul Alam from Pachuria in Patiya upazila; Abdullah Jihad, 25, a...