DMP warns commuters of rain-triggered traffic gridlock
NN Online Report: The Traffic Department of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has issued an alert to commuters regarding severe traffic gridlocks caused by heavy rains...
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Heavy rainfall causes waterlogging in Dhaka, commuters suffer
UNB, Dhaka : Incessant rainfall caused waterlogging in different areas of the capital on Friday morning, resulting in immense suffering to the weekend commuters. The...
2 buses carrying at least 60 people swept into a river by landslide in Nepal
AP, Nepal: At least 60 people were believed missing in Nepal after two buses were swept by a landslide off a highway and into a...
Amnesty concerned over injuries to protesters
Staff Reporter : Amnesty International has voiced concerns over recent reports of injuries sustained by approximately 20 individuals, including students, during a police crackdown on...
Bangla Blockade fans out in country
DU Correspondent : Students across the country took to important roads and highways as part of the pre-announced Bangla Blockade, demanding reforms in the quota...
Govt urged to avoid public inconvenience
NN Online Report: State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Mohammad Ali Arafat on Thursday said in line with the recent Supreme Court decision, the 2018...
Quota reform: Protesters start road blockade in Dhaka amid warning by police
Students who have been staging demonstrations demanding reform in quota system resumed their ‘Bangla Blockade’ on Thursday afternoon despite DMP’s warning against road blockade. Students...
DMP warns against road blockades amid anti-quota protests
UNB, Dhaka : Strict action will be taken against individuals who block roads in the name of the ‘Blockade,’ Additional Police Commissioner (Crime and Ops)...
PSC EXAM LEAK SCANDAL: Minister to pursue legal action against appointed officials
NN Online Report: Public Administration Minister Farhad Hossain on Thursday said that legal action would be taken against any officials proven to have been appointed...
Chinese support to continue, Xi assures PM Hasina
Staff Reporter : President Xi Jinping of China has assured Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of his continued support for Bangladesh’s development. Meanwhile, Bangladesh has...
ACU payment pushes gross reserves below $21b
Staff Reporter : Bangladesh’s foreign exchange reserves have fallen below $21 billion following the Bangladesh Bank’s settlement of import bills through the Asian Clearing Union...
Patients, senior citizens suffer amid road blockade
NN Online Report: A large part of the capital, including different main intersections, came to a standstill due to the road blockade by students over...