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Reminders on auto-rickshaw fare rules fall on deaf ears

The CNG-run auto-rickshaw owners and drivers in the cities of Dhaka and Chittagong where they operate continue charging extra from the commuters despite the authorities’ repeated reminder to follow the metre-based... Full story

Muggers held near RU campus

Five young men were arrested from different spots near Rajshahi University early Saturday in connection to a case filed over mugging on the campus. The arrested are Salman Hossain, 18, Koyes, 16, Tapu... Full story

CPB holds district conference in Barisal

The Communist Party of Bangladesh at its district conference in Barisal called for strengthening the alternative left political force shunning the influence of the two major parties Awami League and BNP. Full story

Khulna people iterates demand for development

A number of political, socio-cultural and professional organisations the in Khulna city reiterated their demands for immediate construction of a modern railway station in the city and gas supply in the region. Full story

Smoke-free bus service launched in capital

A smoke-free bus service, titled ‘Smoke-Free Campaign Bus’ was launched in the capital on Saturday to sensitise people about the tobacco control law and motivate them to shun smoking. Full story

Greens call for more cycles on city roads

Dhaka Cycling Club and other organisations form a human chain in front of the National Press Club on Saturday, marking World Car-Free Day. — New Age photo
Green activists at a cycle procession on Thursday urged the government to promote cycling and reduce the number of private cars to ease the capital city’s stifling traffic congestion. Dhaka Cycling Club, Bangladesh Gana Sangskriti Dal and World Active... Full story

Int’l seminar on religious freedom Monday

An international seminar on human rights and religious freedom will be held at the Senate Bhaban of Dhaka University on Monday. The Centre for Inter-religious and Inter-cultural Dialogue of Dhaka University. Full story

Train kills youth in city

A youth aged about 27 was run over by a train on Saturday in the capital’s Tejgoan area. Victim Nazmul Hossain alias Nannu, son of Afzal Hossain, was a native of village Hatkanda under Salanga... Full story

Slight rise in temperature likely

Light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places over Rajshahi, Rangpur and Sylhet divisions and at a few places over Dhaka, Khulna, Barisal and Chittagong... Full story


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