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267 arson attacks reported during blockades, hartals since Oct 28: Fire Service
UNB, Dhaka : A total of 267 arson attacks have been recorded till 6 am on Friday during the blockades and hartals called by BNP, Jamaat, and like-minded opposition parties since the end of...
India bans onion export from this Friday until March 31 next year
UNB, Dhaka : India has banned the export of onions to other countries effective from December 8, says a notification issued by the Indian Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Thursday. The ban on...
Train derails in Tejgaon after crashing into crane
News Desk : Three carriages of the Titas Commuter Train have derailed near Tejgaon Station after it crashed into a crane working on the Dhaka Elevated Expressway. The accident has halted train service towards...
Train derails in Dhaka’s Tejgaon after crashing into crane
Online Desk : Three carriages of the Titas Commuter Train have derailed near Tejgaon Station after it crashed into a crane working on the Dhaka Elevated Expressway. The accident has halted train service towards...
Much-needed rain disrupts morning commute in Dhaka
UNB, Dhaka : As the much-needed rain drenched Dhaka and washed away the dust, morning commute of city dwellers was disrupted. Rain may continue for the whole day today and weather may improve on...
Bus set on fire in Dhaka’s Badda
Online Desk : Miscreants set fire to a bus of “Boishakhi Paribahan” at Progati Sarani in Dhaka’s North Badda on Wednesday evening. The bus was set on fire at 7:58 pm on Wednesday, said...
3 buses set on fire in Dhaka’s Maniknagar
UNB, Dhaka : Miscreants set three buses of ‘Ekushey Express’ on fire near Maniknagar intersection in the capital on Wednesday during the ongoing 48-blockade enforced by BNP and like-minded parties. The incident was reported...
‘Free, fair and peaceful’ election continues to be the focus of US’ engagement with Bangladesh govt: State Dept Spokesperson
UNB, Dhaka : The United States has said they want to see a “free, fair and peaceful” election in Bangladesh, and that will continue to be its policy. “….. that continues to be our...