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Eid exodus underway from capital

Dhaka, March 25 -- The Eid holiday exodus from the capital Dhaka has apparently started from this (Tuesday) afternoon but the surge of travellers, mainly heading to their village homes for the upcomin... Read More


More than 17 million Eid holidaymakers expected to depart Greater Dhaka

Dhaka, March 23 -- More than 17 million (1.70 crore) people are expected to leave the greater Dhaka region ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, as government employees prepare for an extended nine-day holiday this y... Read More


Nearly 17 million Eid holidaymakers expected to depart Greater Dhaka

Dhaka, March 23 -- More than 17 million (1.70 crore) people are expected to leave the greater Dhaka region ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, as government employees prepare for an extended nine-day holiday this y... Read More


Violence against Bangladeshis along border show no sign of slowing

, March 22 -- India border continues to witness alarming incidents of violence, with an increasing number of Bangladeshi nationals falling victim to border-related fatalities. A recent review of casu... Read More


Violence against Bangladeshis along border shows no sign of slowing

, March 22 -- India border continues to witness alarming incidents of violence, with an increasing number of Bangladeshi nationals falling victim to border-related fatalities. A recent review of casu... Read More


Mohammadpur's mugging menace: How crime red zones shaking Dhaka

Dhaka, March 7 -- A sense of unease grips the residents of Mohammadpur as the area finds itself at the heart of a growing crime wave. The Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has ... Read More


Crime falls in Bangladesh, but violence against women & children rages on

Dhaka, Feb. 19 -- While overall crime rates in Bangladesh saw a slight decline in January 2025 compared to the previous month, the continued prevalence of violence against women and children remains a... Read More


Highway extortion surges across Bangladesh threatening economy: Reports

, Feb. 8 -- Extortion on highways across Bangladesh has reportedly increased in recent months, posing severe threats to commuters, transport workers and businesses dependent on road transport. Despit... Read More