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No decorative lighting at community centres, shopping malls

The Cabinet Division has directed not to use decorative lighting on social programmes and at community centres, shopping malls, shops and households until further notice.
7 July 2022, 13:57 PM

34 dengue patients hospitalised in 24 hours

At least 34 dengue patients were admitted to different hospitals across the country in 24 hours, till 8am today (July 7, 2022).
7 July 2022, 12:40 PM

3 Covid-19 deaths, 1,790 cases recorded in 24 hours

Three people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
7 July 2022, 11:27 AM

No decorative lighting at shops, offices: PM urges nation

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has urged the countrymen not to put up special decorative lights on the occasion of social events at community centres, shops, offices and houses in order to save electricity.
6 July 2022, 08:42 AM

No licence, no bike registration

Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) will not issue registration for motorcycles without driver's licence from September 15.
5 July 2022, 15:20 PM

Rag day celebrations at universities: UGC puts restrictions

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has put some restrictions on celebrations of rag day which is held on the last day of classes amid different programmes and fanfare.
5 July 2022, 14:10 PM

HC releases full verdict of introducing biometric system in police stations, prisons

The High Court has issued three directives on the home ministry for introducing biometric data management system in all police stations and prisons across the country to prevent wrongful arrest and detention of people.
5 July 2022, 13:14 PM

7 Covid-19 deaths, 1,998 cases reported in 24 hours

Seven people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
5 July 2022, 11:30 AM

5 held for selling train tickets illegally at Dhaka railway station

Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) has detained five men from Dhaka’s Kamalapur Railway Station for their alleged involvement in selling train tickets illegally ahead of Eid-ul-Azha holidays.
5 July 2022, 08:19 AM

Woman, son burnt in fire in Dhaka’s Mohammadpur

A woman and her son suffered burn injuries in a fire caused by gas leak in a house in Dhaka’s Mohammadpur area.
5 July 2022, 06:32 AM

Kushtia man, stressed over invested money, sets himself on fire at Dhaka's Press Club

A 52-year-old man set himself on fire at National Press Club premises in Dhaka this afternoon (July 4, 2022).
4 July 2022, 14:47 PM

Biman to operate 58 additional flights on domestic routes for Eid

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has increased 58 flights (round trip) on different domestic routes due to passengers’ demand on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha.
4 July 2022, 11:58 AM

Work with city corporation to eliminate Aedes breeding ground: Atiqul to REHAB

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Mayor Md Atiqul Islam today (July 4, 2022) urged Real Estate and Housing Association of Bangladesh (REHAB) to work with the city corporations to control spread of Aedes mosquitoes.
4 July 2022, 11:24 AM

Bangladesh reports 12 Covid-19 deaths, 2,285 cases in 24 hours

Twelve people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
4 July 2022, 10:59 AM

Biman completes pre-hajj flights, 29,992 pilgrims ferried to Saudi Arabia

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has completed its pre-hajj flights this year – carrying 29,992 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia.
4 July 2022, 09:52 AM

Motorcycles to be restricted on national highways for Eid

A preparatory meeting of the Road Transport and Bridges has decided that motorcycles will be restricted on national highways from July 7 to July 13.
4 July 2022, 08:22 AM

Present evidence-based arguments: Japanese ambassador to TIB

Japan ambassador to Bangladesh Ito Naoki urged the Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) to publish reports with evidence-based arguments.
3 July 2022, 17:24 PM

Eid rush: No motorbikes on highways from July 7 to 13 without “valid reasons”

Operations of motorcycles will remain restricted on the highways for a week from July 7, aiming to ensure road safety during the Eid rush.
3 July 2022, 14:41 PM

Teen gang crimes: Govt considering lowering minors’ age limit

Following the rise in juvenile crimes and teen gangs, the Cabinet Committee on Law and Order has been considering reducing the age limit of children/minors from 18.
3 July 2022, 12:35 PM

Evaly’s Rassel, Shamima sued for embezzling Tk 26.77 lakh

Controversial e-commerce platform Evaly's former chairman Shamima Nasrin and her husband ex-chief executive officer Mohammad Rassel were sued today (July 3, 2022) for embezzling of Tk 26.77 lakh from a customer.
3 July 2022, 12:15 PM