Dhaka District - Country News

'Allen Swapan' gets 500 taka by begging at Farmgate

Popular actor Nasir Uddin Khan, who came to the limelight for playing the role of 'Allen Swapan' in the OTT world, is now facing a new experience. Recently, during the shooting of a web series called 'Naya Note', he acted in the Farmgate area as a beggar. The get-up was so perfect that many passers-by thought he was a real beggar and gave him money. And during the shooting of the first scene of the day, he earned about 500 taka by begging.

More heavy rain forecast in the capital in the next 72 hours

The capital Dhaka and various parts of the country have been experiencing extreme hardships since Sunday morning as torrential rain suddenly lashed the city. The Meteorological Department said that this amount of rainfall has not been seen in this month of September. Some areas of the capital have received more than 100 millimeters of rain today.

Election Commission confirms: JACSU vote is completely transparent and fair

No evidence of irregularities was found in the Jahangirnagar University Central Students' Union (JACSU) elections, said Election Commission Member Secretary Professor Dr. AKM Rashidul Alam. He made the remarks at the JACSU results announcement ceremony at the Senate Building on Saturday (September 13) at 5:15 pm.

Rain in the capital, but the heat wave still persists

ENGLISH Several areas of the country, including the capital, have been receiving rain since yesterday. Meteorologists said that this rain is due to the activation of the monsoon. They also say that a low pressure area may form in the Bay of Bengal in a day or two, and then the amount of rain may increase further. However, the amount of rain that has started now is unlikely to be much, and it may decrease from tomorrow, Saturday.

Death at JACSU polling station! Teacher Jannatul dies while performing his duties

Jannatul Ferdous Moumita (31), an assistant professor of the Department of Fine Arts at Jahangirnagar University, suddenly fell ill this Friday morning while serving as a polling officer in the JACSU elections. She was rushed to Enam Medical College Hospital, where doctors declared her dead.

DUCSU camp pays tribute at Intellectuals Memorial

Leaders of the Chhatrashibir-backed 'Unified Students' Alliance' panel, which won the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) elections, offered prayers and munajat in memory of the martyrs of the 1971 Liberation War and the July Uprising.

Journalist di-es while covering DUCSU election

A journalist named Tariqul Islam has died while covering the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) elections. He was working as a reporter for UK-based television channel S-A. The incident took place on Tuesday (September 9) afternoon at the university's historic Curzon Hall premises. According to eyewitnesses, Tariqul was covering the DUCSU elections at around 1:30 pm when he suddenly fell ill and collapsed on the ground. Other journalists and colleagues present immediately rushed him to the emergency departm

DU closed for public for 34 hours ahead of DUSU-Hall Parliament polls

All entrances to the campus will be closed for 34 hours due to Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) and Hall Sangsad elections. The university authorities said in an emergency notice on Thursday that Shahbagh, Palashi, Doel Chattar, Shibbari Crossing, Fuller Road, Udayan School and Nilkhet entrances will be closed to the public from 8 pm on Monday to 6 am on Wednesday.

Hollywood movies coming to Dhaka to reignite fear

One of the most successful horror franchises in Hollywood history, The Conjuring is ready to strike fear into audiences once again. So far, eight films in the franchise have been released, each of which has been a box office success. The latest, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, released in 2021, was incredibly popular even during the COVID-19 pandemic.

National Consensus Commission discussion postponed over Uttara training plane crash

The second phase of the ongoing discussions of the National Consensus Commission with political parties over the Bangladesh Air Force training plane crash at Milestone School and College premises in the capital's Uttara Diabari, causing casualties, has been postponed today.

Father killed in Savar, daughter surrenders by calling 999

A young woman surrendered to the police by calling the national emergency service number 999 after hacking her father to death in Majidpur, Savar. This sensational incident took place in Majidpur Kathalbagan of Savar municipal area early on Thursday (May 8).Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Savar Model Police Station Jewel Mia confirmed the truth of the incident. The deceased has been identified as Abdus Sattar (55). He is a resident of Bhaga village of Singra police station in Natore district.

Allegations of irregularities against DGM of Rural Electricity in Savar

There have been allegations of various irregularities and corruption against Mahbubur Rahman, Deputy General Manager of Shimultala Zonal Office of Dhaka Rural Electricity Association-3. Local residents claim that electricity connections are being provided through bribery. There have also been allegations of wasting government money in the name of maintenance and giving benefits for personal gain.

City College-Dhaka College Students Clash ScienceLab Battlefield

As a result of the clash between Dhaka College and Dhaka City College students, the science lab area of the capital has become a battlefield. The conflict that started around 3:30 pm on Wednesday (November 20) has stopped but its tension is still there.

Road blockade in Mohakhali, Titumir students threw bricks at the train!

Students of the institution are protesting to make Titumir College affiliated to Dhaka University a university. At one stage of the movement, they blocked the Mohakhali railway crossing. Due to this, rail communication with Dhaka was cut off. Meanwhile, they stopped two intercity trains and threw bricks at the train. A number of passengers inside the two trains were injured due to the brick and mortar thrown by the students. The students started the movement from the railway gate area of Mohakhali after 11 o'clock on Monday.

Ferry service suspended from capital to 6 destinations: BIWTA

BIWTA said that this instruction has been given considering the safety of passengers.

A discussion meeting of BNP with Hindus was held at Bhakurta in Savar

In order to maintain law and order on the occasion of Sharadiya Durga Puja in Savar, an exchange meeting was held with BNP and Hindus. This exchange meeting was organized by Union BNP in Vakurta Union Parishad premises on Sunday afternoon.

Former leader of Savar Chhatra League arrested

RAB-4 has arrested Saidul Islam, former president of Dhaka District North Branch Chhatra League. He was arrested from his home on Sunday afternoon. He was later handed over to the police in a murder case filed at Savar Model Police Station.

Allegations of vandalism and looting of Savar's business establishments

Miscreants attacked and looted businesses and cattle farms in Savar. The incident took place in Solai Market area of Bhakurta Union on Wednesday night. The victim businessman Abdur Rahman filed a complaint with Savar Model Police Station as the plaintiff. Police visited the spot.

BNP leaders and workers must take responsibility for the security of the area: Salahuddin Babu

Everyone should save the garment industry in this transitional period: BGMEA president Ashulia, in our turning point, those who are trying to hinder the development of the country by damaging the garment industry. Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) President Khandkar Rafiqul Islam said that everyone should unite and stand against them.

University student Teta Viddha as a result of previous violence in Savar

In Savar, a student of Bish^ School has been stabbed to death due to violence. The incident took place in Bhavanipur area of Birulia Union of Upazila on Sunday.

Another murder case against 308 people including Sheikh Hasina in Savar

Another case has been filed against 308 people including former prime minister and Awami League president Sheikh Hasina in connection with the shooting death of a youth named Hriday Ahmed in Savar during the anti-discrimination student movement. Seven cases were filed in Savar Model Police Station with Sheikh Hasina as the main accused.

Autorickshaw driver hacked to death in Savar

An autorickshaw driver named Shajahan Khan (24) was hacked to death in Birulia Union of Savar Upazila. After receiving the information, the police recovered his body from the spot. It is believed that the robbers tried to hijack his autorickshaw.

Sargis called the rally

Sargis Alam, the coordinator of anti-discrimination student movement, has called for a protest rally to protest against the bloody attack by some Ansar members supported by the fascists and to demand justice for all the conspirators, including the ex-DG.

Chhatra Dal's mourning rally in memory of martyrs in Savar

The rally led by Mohammad Tamiz Uddin, the former convenor of Dhaka District Uttar Chhatra Dal, left the Savar Upazila square and circled the Dhaka-Aricha highway and ended with a short rally at Thana Bus Stand. During the rally, the activists started chanting various slogans demanding the trial of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her associates.

Discussion meeting in the afternoon to open educational institutions in Dhaka North City area

Discussion meeting in the afternoon to open educational institutions in Dhaka North City area Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has called a discussion meeting to ensure a fair environment for education. It is said that VCs of DNCC area universities and college principals will be present.

The Digital Security Act in no way guarantees the safety of journalists

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has claimed that the Digital Security Act or the Cyber Security Act does not ensure the safety of journalists. He said, when people do not have the right to speak in the country, journalists have to work in fear. That is the current situation in the country.

2 Chhatra League leaders of DU were arrested for beating and snatching 1.5 lakh taka

Shahbag Police Station arrested two leaders of Dhaka University Chhatra League in the case of beating up a businessman and extorting 1 lakh 75 thousand Tk. They were arrested on Thursday night. The court granted them bail on Friday.

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