Dhaka Division

BMD predicts heavy rain in four divisions

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has forecast moderately heavy to heavy rainfall in Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions in the next 24 hours starting from 9:00am. According to a Met

Dhaka-Chattogram Highway sees 10-km gridlock in Cumilla

A 10-kilometre traffic jam, triggered by a road accident, choked the Cumilla section of the Dhaka-Chattogram Highway on Thursday morning, causing immense suffering for commuters. The gridlock, which began early

Minor child’s body recovered from madrassah washroom in Dhaka

A 10-year old madrassah student was found dead in a washroom of a local madrassah in Banasree area of the capital on Wednesday. The deceased was identified as Md Abdullah,

‘I don’t want justice because you won’t be able to deliver it’

Abdul Hannan Molla, the father of murdered child Ramisa Akter, expressed deep frustration over the justice system while speaking to journalists following his daughter’s killing. “I do not want justice

Fire at Bijoy Sarani market brought under control

A fire broke out at a two-storey market in the Bijoy Sarani area of the capital on early Monday, prompting a swift response from multiple Fire Service units. According to

Dhaka air in ‘moderate zone’ with AQI score of 83

Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, ranked 12th among the world’s most polluted cities on Monday morning, recording an Air Quality Index score of 83 at 8:40am. According to

56 judges share 28 Dhaka courtrooms

The High Court monitoring committee for subordinate courts in the Dhaka division expressed concern and dissatisfaction as 56 judges were sharing 28 courtrooms and working hours on a rotational basis

Woman held over killing husband in Shariatpur

Police on Friday arrested a woman for allegedly killing her husband and dismembering the body in Sadar upazila of Shariatpur district. The arrested is Asma Begum, wife of Zia Sardar