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Three Shops Gutted in Kushtia Fire

Kushtia: Three shops were gutted in a fire that broke out at Lahinipara in Kumarkhali Upazila of Kushtia district early Sunday. The fire started at a furniture shop in the area around 3:30 am and spread to two adjoining shops, said Ali Hossain, leader…

IGP Orders Strict Action Against Extortion, Drugs

Dhaka: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Baharul Alam on Sunday instructed field-level police officers to take tough action against extortion, robbery, and drug-related crimes. Speaking at a virtual meeting from Police Headquarters with all unit chief…

Daganbhuiyan’s Dadna Canal Regains Flow After Clean-Up Drive

Daganbhuiyan: The long-clogged Dadna canal in Daganbhuiyan has regained its natural flow after a clean-up drive removed years of accumulated waste and debris, ending more than two decades of stagnation. For over 20 years, the canal had remained blocke…

PM Tarique Rahman Chairs Meeting on Airport’s Third Terminal

Dhaka: A meeting on the third terminal of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport was held on Sunday at the Secretariat. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman presided over the session, which took place at 12pm in the Prime Minister’s special conference room a…