Bangladesh

Heavy rainfall triggers water stagnation in parts of Dhaka

Continuous rainfall since early Sunday has triggered water stanation in many parts of the capital, causing inconvenience for commuters. Rain started pouring down shortly after midnight and continued until Sunday

WFP activates pre-flood assistance in vulnerable areas of CHT

The United Nations World Food Programme has launched anticipatory humanitarian assistance and shock-responsive social protection programmes in Bandarban ahead of peak flood risks to help vulnerable communities better withstand the

406 arrested in 24-hour crackdown across Dhaka

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police arrested 406 people in raids across the capital during the past 24 hours and filed 47 cases as part of its regular anti-crime operations. The arrests

Authorities declare closure of Bandarban tourist spots till Jul 15

The district administration has announced the closure of all tourist spots in Bandarban until July 15 amid heavy rainfall, weather-related risks and concerns over public safety. The decision was announced

Maritime ports asked to lower signal

Bangladesh’s maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to lower signal. All fishing boats and trawlers over North Bay have been advised to proceed with

Seven including top criminal Faruk arrested in Mohammadpur

Police arrested seven members of an alleged snatching gang, including suspected top criminal ‘Kutta Faruk’, while they were preparing for a robbery and attack in Dhaka’s Mohammadpur area late on

HC declares EC decision cancelling Sarwar Alamgir’s candidacy illegal

The High Court on Thursday declared illegal the Election Commission’s decision cancelling the candidature of Bangladesh Nationalist Party leader Sarwar Alamgir from the Chattogram-2 constituency over allegations of loan default.

Police arrest 296 in Dhaka

Dhaka Metropolitan Police arrested 296 suspects and filed 46 cases during its routine anti-crime operations conducted across the capital over the past 24 hours. The coordinated drives resulted in the