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Journalist Nadim Passes Away from Dengue in Savar; Grief Grips the Journalism Community

Nadim, a prominent journalist and the Joint General Secretary of the Savar Press Club, has passed away. (*Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un* — "Indeed, we belong to Allah, and indeed, to Him we shall return"). He breathed his last on Friday afternoon (November 6) at Enam Medical College Hospital in Savar, where he had been undergoing treatment for dengue fever.

Head-on Collision Between Bus and Laguna in Mirpur; 4 Dead, Including Women

Four people, including two women, were killed in a head-on collision between an Asian University bus and a 'laguna' (a type of local minibus/van) in the Mirpur embankment area of the capital. The accident occurred around 7:30 AM on Wednesday (November 4) in the Nawab-er-bagh Uttarpara area.

Former Awami League Figure 'Atal' Now a BNP Leader in Ashulia

Resentment has arisen among grassroots BNP activists in Ashulia, Savar, regarding the shifting political identity of an individual named Ataur Rahman Atal. Local activists allege that Atal was previously involved with Awami League politics and served as an executive committee member of the Bangabandhu Parishad in Shimulia Union, Ashulia.

Mirpur’s Radda Clinic Declared Free from Occupation; Original Signboard Reinstalled

Radda Clinic in Mirpur has been declared free from illegal occupation, and a new signboard has been installed. Renovation work and healthcare services are underway following the attack and vandalism; nine individuals have been arrested in connection with the incident.

"No room for autocracy" in Savar, says Chhatra Dal leader Taj Khan Naim

Chatra Dal leader Taj Khan Naim stated in Savar that "there is no place for autocracy." He spoke to journalists following a protest procession.

Chatra Dal leader Tamij threatens to tear Nasir Uddin Patwary’s panjabi

Chatra Dal leader Tamiz Uddin has threatened to tear up Nasir Uddin Patwary panjabi. He made this statement at a rally in Savar.

PM orders feasibility study of reinstating universal stipend for girls

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has ordered a feasibility study to restore universal stipends for female students from sixth grade to graduation.

Banned Chhatra League leader's name on Savar family card recruitment list

The name of banned former Chhatra League leader Yusuf Kabir Utsud in the list for appointing supervisors for the family card program in Savar Union has raised questions and anger among locals.

DB SI Matiur receives award for achievements in drug recovery and crime control

DB SI Matiur Rahman has received a special award from Dhaka District Police for his important role in recovering drugs, arresting accused and maintaining law and order. Read the detailed news.

Senjuti to lead BNP's July-August celebration committee in Savar, objections from a section of protesters

Savar Correspondent: Discussion and criticism have arisen among a section of students and public participating in the movement over the appointment of Senjuti Hossain as the convener of BNP's July-August mass uprising celebration committee in Dhaka-19 (Savar-Ashulia) constituency.

Father Arrested Over Death of 7-Month-Old Baby After Alleged Assault in Dhaka

A 7-month-old baby has died in Dhaka’s Turag area following an alleged incident linked to a family dispute. The child was reportedly taken from her mother’s arms and thrown to the ground. Police have arrested the baby’s father, Kabir Hossain, in connection with the incident.

Chhatra Dal holds protest march and rally against banned Chhatra League's misdeeds and terrorist activities in Savar

Dhaka District North Chhatra Dal held a protest march and rally in Savar demanding prevention of possible sabotage and instability centered on the founding anniversary of the Awami League. The program was organized in the Pakija More area of Savar on Monday afternoon.

Newly formed Savar Municipal Chhatra Dal's joyous procession

A joyous procession was held in Savar on the initiative of the newly formed Municipal Chhatra Dal. The procession started from Yamin Chattar in Savar on Friday afternoon and circled various important roads on the Dhaka-Aricha highway. Later, the procession ended with a short rally in front of Savar New Market.

Allegations of selling soil in Ashulia pond excavation project worth crores

In Ashulia, Savar, there have been allegations of irregularities and selling soil in the government allocation worth crores of taka, centered on a controversial pond excavation and beautification project, which is currently under court proceedings. The incident has created intense anger among the locals and they have staged protests and human chains.

The temperature of Bashundhara is increasing, we need to be more aware

The temperature of our beloved saint Bashundhara is increasing. This is a disease. It should be given medicine. When we have a fever, we put jalpatti on our head, wash our head, give paracetamol-quinine so that the temperature decreases and becomes normal, so that there is no danger. But if the abnormal temperature of the world increases, it is very dangerous.

Rickshaws, autorickshaws and vans are getting legalization, registration and licensing system is coming

Dhaka South City Corporation Administrator Bir Muktijoddha Abdus Salam has announced plans to bring rickshaws and autorickshaws under registration and licensing to build a disciplined transport system in the capital. He said that registration, numbers and licenses will be issued through the City Corporation to specify the identity and activities of the drivers.

Legal notices for the death of 6 newborns, demand action against those responsible and compensation

A legal notice has been sent demanding action against those responsible for the death of six newborns and the illness of several children at the maternity and neonatal ward of Ad-Din Hospital in the capital's Moghbazar and compensation for the affected families. At the same time, instructions have been sought to strengthen security, emergency medical care and monitoring systems in maternal and neonatal wards of all hospitals in the country.

Controversy over the accused's photo in Aminul Haque's election festoon

There have been allegations of creating confusion by spreading a photo of an election festoon on social media centered on the accused in the child murder case in the capital's Pallabi.

Forensic report finds evidence of rape in Ramisa murder case

Important progress has been made in the investigation into the much-discussed murder of child Ramisa in Pallabi, Mirpur, in the capital. Sources involved in the investigation said that new information about the incident has emerged in the latest forensic examination report.

Prime Minister drives domestically-made electric vehicles

The Prime Minister inspected the country's electric vehicles (EVs) and praised the progress of the domestic auto industry and assured necessary support.

Savar Municipality Fishermen's Party reception held, call for unity and organizational strength

A reception program was held at the initiative of Savar Municipality Fishermen's Party. Various leaders and activists from the political and social arena and local people participated in the program organized at a community center in Ulail of the municipal area.

Reception for 104 scholarship recipients in Savar

Seats of 4 students cancelled in government medical college, stir over allegations

The residential seats of four students have been cancelled on charges of involvement in immoral activities in the hostel of the capital's Government Unani and Ayurvedic Medical College. Five people, including an outsider, were handed over to the police in the same incident, and a mobile court sentenced them to 15 days in prison. The college authorities said that the term of the sentence has already expired.

Mayoral candidate Khorshed Alam stands by kidney patient, distributes Eid gifts to hundreds of families

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