Dhaka

A fire has been reported at Dhaka College in the capital. Two units of the fire service are working to control the fire. The fire broke out on the second floor of the botany department adjacent to the main administrative building of the college around 11 pm on Friday, Anwarul Islam Dolan, an officer of the media department of the Fire Service and Civil Defense, told reporters. He said that a pump has been installed to use water from the pond of Dhaka College to control the fire. It is believed that the fire started from an electrical short-circuit. The power supply of the entire college has been turned off for safety reasons.

Dhaka: The long wait is over, the dream is a reality today. Dhaka's public transport in a new era. The much-awaited dream metrorail has officially started passenger transport in the city with severe traffic congestion. The metrorail officially started its journey from Diyabari ({Uttara}) station to Agargaon for the first time at 1:52 pm on Wednesday (December 28). The passengers on the first journey were Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her entourage. The train reached Agargaon station just 18 minutes after departing from Uttara. The passengers on the first journey were her younger sister Sheikh Rehana, Speaker of the National Assembly Dr. Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader, along with cabinet members and invited guests. Also…

The Crime and Intelligence Department of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has arrested 44 people from different areas of the capital during an anti-drug drive. They were arrested between 6 am on Sunday and the same time on Monday (December 26), the Dhaka Metropolitan Police's media cell said. The DMP said that 44 people were arrested from different areas of the capital during a regular anti-drug drive. During this time, 1,286 pieces of Yaba, 143.3 grams of heroin, 10 bottles of Phensedyl and 9 kg 300 grams of marijuana were seized from them. In addition, 31 cases under the Narcotics Control Act have been filed against the arrested people at the relevant police stations, the Dhaka Metropolitan Police said.

A new committee led by Awami League President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who was elected for the 10th time, paid tribute to Bangabandhu at his portrait in Dhanmondi. The party's newly elected leaders paid tribute by placing flowers at the portrait of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at Dhanmondi No. 32 at 10 am today, Sunday.

On the occasion of the great Victory Day, crowds have flocked to the National Memorial area. The memorial area woke up early on Friday in memory of the martyrs whose sacrifices earned Bengalis their independent country. After the President and Prime Minister paid their respects, thousands of people went to the memorial to pay their respects at the altar prepared for the martyrs with flowers in their hands. Young and old people are offering flowers at the martyrs' altar of the memorial to express their deep respect and love for the children of the sun. The memorial area has turned into a city of festivals with the joy and excitement of thousands of people. People of all ages, including children, boys and old people, have been crowding since dawn to pay their respects to the brave martyrs, ignoring the cold. Many war-wounded freedom fighters have also come to pay their respects. Many of them were holding red-green flags in their hands…

President Md. Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid tribute to the martyred intellectuals. The President and the Prime Minister paid tribute by laying wreaths at the Martyred Intellectuals Memorial in Mirpur in the capital at 6:59 am today, Wednesday (December 14). After paying tribute, they stood in silence for a while. Then, members of the armed forces gave the national salute. A mournful tune was played on the bugle. In the pin-drop silence of the mild winter, fog-covered morning, the melody spread throughout the area. At 7 pm, Sheikh Hasina paid tribute for the second time as the Awami League President along with the party's top leaders. Then the Prime Minister exchanged greetings with the children of the war-wounded freedom fighters and martyred intellectuals. Earlier…

Today is December 14. On this day in 1971, just two days before the country gained independence, these local Razakars, Al-Badr, Al-Shamsara implemented the heinous blueprint of the Pakistani occupation forces. On this day, the best children of the nation were killed. Starting from university teachers and doctors, the sun children of the country were killed in a list to make the nation devoid of talent. Among them, 991 educationists, 13 journalists, 49 doctors, 42 lawyers were killed. In addition, 16 more people including engineers, artists and cultural figures were brutally killed. In that continuity, this day is observed as National Intellectuals Day. On the occasion of the day, at 6:59 am in Mirpur in the capital…

There is only one day left for the BNP rally in the capital. There is anxiety and concern in the capital surrounding the rally on December 10. Increased activity of law enforcement agencies has been seen across the city to keep the environment of the capital free from disturbances. Although law enforcement agencies have been active for the past few days, a large number of police have been seen since Friday morning. They have taken up positions at every intersection. Along with the police, RAB members have been seen at these intersections. Law enforcement agencies have been seen setting up check posts and conducting searches at important areas and various points. Along with the law enforcement agencies in uniform, a large number of plainclothes members are also on duty across the capital. According to police sources, a massive security cordon has been created around the BNP rally. Any kind of unpleasant…

The High Court has directed the government to take appropriate legal action against 'fake' doctors who do not have a valid certificate and registration to practice as doctors. The High Court bench of Justice KM Kamrul Quader and Justice Mohammad Ali passed the order on Tuesday. The Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council (BMDC) President and the Inspector General of Police (IGP) have also been directed to submit a report in this regard within 3 months in accordance with the High Court's directions. At the same time, a rule has been issued to explain within the next 4 weeks why they are inactive in amending the existing 3-year prison term for punishing 'fake' doctors who cheat patients and put their health at risk. In the rule, the Medical…

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has arrested 24 people on charges of selling and consuming drugs in an anti-drug drive in the capital. They were arrested and narcotics were recovered from their custody during the drive from 6 am on Saturday to 6 am today in different police stations of the capital. During the arrest, 460 pieces of Yaba, 20 grams of heroin, 16 kg 510 grams of marijuana and 210 liters of country-made liquor were recovered from their custody. 18 cases have been registered against the detainees under the Narcotics Control Act at the relevant police stations.