Dhaka Division

Metro rail functional test begins

Shawdesh Desk: Authority of Dhaka Mass Rapid Transit Limited (DMTCL) has begun functional test of metro rail inside the depot at Uttara. “We will start its mainline test on viaduct

Second day of strict lockdown going on in capital amid rainy weekend

Shawdesh Desk: The week-long nationwide strict lockdown has entered its second day. According to media report, the lockdown is going on in full swing in the capital as streets were

Moghbazar blast death toll climbs to 11

Shawdesh Desk: The death toll from Sunday’s Moghbazar building blast rose to 11 as another man succumbed to his burn injuries at Dhaka Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) on Thursday

HC bans shops and restaurants in Hatirjheel recreation area

Shawdesh Desk: The High Court on Wednesday banned all commercial establishments, hotels, restaurants and shops _ from Hatirjheel-Begunbari area and ordered their eviction in 60 days. The decision came in a

Moghbazar explosion: Another burn victim dies at SHNIBPS

Shawdesh Desk: A young man, who suffered injuries in an explosion at Moghbazar area of the capital on Sunday, died on Wednesday morning. The deceased was identified as Imran Hossain,

Court orders freezing bank accounts of Sayeed Khokon, family members

Shawdesh Desk: A Dhaka court has ordered freezing eight bank accounts of former mayor of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Sayeed Khokon and three of his family members. ACC deputy

Fire breaks out at Gazipur jhut godown

Shawdesh dEsk: A fire broke out at a jhut godown in Konabari’s Ambagh area of Gazipur city on Sunday morning. Quoting locals, Abdul Hamid, Deputy Assistant Director of Joydabepur Fire

No gas supply for 24hrs in some Narayanganj areas

Shawdesh Desk: Gas supply will remain suspended for 24 hours from 8am on Monday to 8pm on Tuesday at different areas in Narayanganj. The areas where gas supply will not