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Major shake-up in admin: New DCs in all districts by Sept

Dhaka, Aug. 20 -- The government is set to appoint new deputy commissioners (DCs) in all districts ahead of the upcoming national election to hold it in a credible manner. Sources at the Ministry of ... Read More


Fighting noise pollution: Tougher rules, ban on import of high-decibel horns in the offing

, Aug. 16 -- There are multiple reasons that has made Dhaka unlivable and one of those that keeps its residents in constant and invisible agony is sound pollution. Loudspeakers, hydraulic horns, or s... Read More


Frequent technical glitches in Biman flights spark passenger safety concerns

Dhaka, Aug. 13 -- A series of recent mechanical glitches in Biman Bangladesh Airlines flights has sparked concerns over passenger safety and the national carrier's maintenance standards. Multiple air... Read More


DAP amendment nears approval amid stakeholder consensus, developers' pressure

Dhaka, Aug. 11 -- After years of discussions, conflict and developer-driven pressure, the long-awaited amended draft of the Detailed Area Plan (DAP) for Dhaka has finally been completed. The draft is... Read More


Tougher policy soon to regulate battery-run rickshaws in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Aug. 8 -- The government has taken a move to introduce a tougher new policy to regulate the rampant and risky movement of unregistered battery-operated three-wheelers, commonly known as electri... Read More