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Ruling party-linked groups allegedly grab shops, extort in Kalyanpur slum; police accused of inaction
- Residents of Kalyanpur Porabosti slum allege ruling party-linked groups are involved in land grabbing, extortion, and intimidation, with police allegedly turning a blind eye. - Victims report filing complaints but receiving no remedy, with some leaving the area and others forced to comply with demands. - Allegations include abduction, assault, and extortion, with specific individuals claiming af…
Abbas five-for puts Pakistan ahead in Bangladesh Test
- Pakistan's fast bowler Mohammad Abbas took five wickets to restrict Bangladesh to 413 runs on the second day of the first Test. - Debutant batsmen Azan Awais (85 not out) and Abdullah Fazal (37 not …
DSCC launches pre-monsoon Aedes mosquito larvae survey to fight dengue
- Dhaka South City Corporation launched its first pre-monsoon Aedes mosquito larvae survey to combat dengue and chikungunya. - The 12-day survey involves 36 field workers covering 2,250 houses across …
Trial for crimes against humanity over July uprising killings to begin June 8
- The trial for a crimes against humanity case involving the killing of nine people during the July uprising is set to begin on June 8, with former DSCC mayor Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh and ex-minister …
Dhaka to Host 27 Cattle Markets for Eid-ul-Azha
- Dhaka's two city corporations will establish 27 cattle markets for Eid-ul-Azha, with 11 under DSCC and 16 under DNCC. - Cattle trading is expected to continue for five days, including Eid-ul-Azha da…