Dhaka Division

Three special train services launched on Gazipur-Dhaka route

Shawdesh Desk: The railway authorities on Sunday launched three special train services on Gazipur –Dhaka route to ease journey of commuters who wants to avoid 13-km gridlock between Chandona and

Woman rapped by 3 in Pallabi

Shawdesh Desk: A woman has alleged that she was kidnapped and raped by three men in the capital’s Pallabi area last week. However, police are yet to lodge an FIR

61 held in anti-drug raids in the capital

Shawdesh Desk: Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) and its detective branch have arrested 61 people on charges of selling and consuming drugs during anti-drug operations from different areas of the capital.

RAB raids Mitford Hospital, 23 brokers held

Shawdesh desk: A mobile court arrested 23 brokers who entered Sir Salimullah Medical College & Hospital illegally on Monday afternoon. Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) assisted the mobile court in conducting

Hundreds of shanties gutted in fire at Tongi

Shawdesh Desk: Hundreds of shanties were gutted in a devastating fire at a slum in Tongi area of Gazipur early Saturday. Media report said the fire broke out around 3.00am at

Newborn’s body found at DMCH

Shawdesh desk: Police recovered the body of a newborn boy from the garden of Dhaka Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) in the capital on Friday morning. Confirming the news, Bachchu

Light to moderate rain likely over country

Shawdesh desk: Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) on Tuesday predicted light to moderate rain across the country. Light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to

Fire burns 500 houses in Mohakhali slum before being doused

Shawdesh Desk: Around 500 shanties have been burnt in an early hour fire in Mohakhali slum caused by illegal gas or electricity line. The fire broke out at 4am of