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Metro rail costs under scrutiny, as contract terms prompt concerns

Despite a longstanding and friendly partnership between Bangladesh and Japan, recent developments in Dhaka's metro rail projects have aroused concerns over costs and terms of contracts agreed under the previous Awami League regime. The relationship between Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) and its key development partner, the Japan International...

Covered van hits autorickshaw: Four die in Gazipur

Four passengers of a CNG-powered autorickshaw, including three members of the same family, died after their vehicle was hit by a covered van in Gazipur on Friday afternoon, reports bdnews24.com.The dead have been identified as Zahidul Islam, 35, his wife Nasrin Nahar, 30, their 12-year-old son Huraira, and Shafiqul Islam,...

Most cos breach law in making contribution to Labour Welfare Fund

Despite making profit, most of the companies--both local and foreign ones--operating in Bangladesh have been ignoring their required contribution to the Labour Welfare Fund (LWF), breaching the existing law, sources said.Until date, only 400-450 out of 7218 companies with the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies & Firms (RJSC) deposited their...

DNCC to give 'Citizen Award' for contribution to city dev

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has taken an initiative to give 'Citizen Award 2025' to individuals and organisations for their contribution to the city's development, reports BSS.The motto of the award is to create a responsible society of the citizens with the theme 'My City, My Responsibility'. The award will...

Special drive: Police arrest 1,641 people in 24 hours

Police have arrested a total of 1,641 individuals across the country during a special drive in the last 24 hours (from 6:00 am Thursday to 6:00 am Friday). Enamul Haque Sagar, assistant inspector general (media and public relations) of the Police Headquarters, said of the arrestees, 1,054 were arrested in...

Dengue claims one life---

One more death was reported from dengue in 24 hours until Friday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 61 this year, reports UNB. During the period, 114 more patients were hospitalised with viral fever, raising the total infected-case to 16,395 this year, according...

Fire destroys 30 shops at N'ganj Hawkers' market

NARAYANGANJ, July 18 (UNB): At least 30 shops were gutted in a fire that broke out at the Hawkers' Market in Chashara area of Narayanganj early Friday. The fire started at around 6:30 am and was brought under control after nearly an hour's effort by three firefighting units.Five people were...

61 wild birds, two turtles rescued from Mirpur-1

The Wildlife Crime Control Unit (WCCU) of the Forest Department on Friday rescued 61 wild birds and two turtles from a weekly bird market in the capital's Mirpur-1 area, reports BSS.The rescued birds include 41 ring-neck parrots, three yellow-footed green pigeons, two spotted doves, 10 munias and five common mynas....

Fire at Sena Kalyan Bhaban

A fire broke out on the 21st floor of Sena Kalyan Bhaban in the capital's Motijheel area on Thursday night. But it wasbrought under control, reports UNB.The blaze started at around 10:40 pm. Five firefighting units from the Siddik Bazar Fire Station were immediately dispatched and managed to bring the...

Weather (2025-07-19)

Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places over Chattogram and Sylhet divisions in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Saturday). Day and night temperature may rise slightly. The highest temperature in the country on Friday was recorded at...