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Prayer mahfil held in Savar for BNP leader Kafil Uddin's health

A prayer mahfil has been held for the good health and recovery of former Savar Upazila Parishad chairman and BNP leader Alhaj Kafil Uddin.

Fire breaks out at chemical warehouse in Demra, fire service brings it under control

A fire broke out at a tinshed ink manufacturing factory in Amulia, Demra area of the capital. Four units of the fire service are working to control the fire.

Three injured in attack by land grabbers in Savar

Three members of the same family were allegedly seriously injured in an attack by alleged land grabbers in Savar over a land dispute. The injured are Qadir Hossain (Raju) of Bhakurta area, his father Abdul Ali and sister Sharmin Akhter.

The trap of modern non-committal relationships: ‘Nanoship’: Momentary happiness or long-term damage?

‘Nanoship’ has come into discussion as a new relationship trend in modern youth society. It is a type of temporary social or emotional communication, where there is no commitment, responsibility or long-term relationship goal. This connection, usually made for a short time through an event, public place or online communication, is known as nanoship. In this, people connect with each other only for momentary pleasure or emotional relief, but there is no depth or stability of the relationship.

Terrible fire in Savar's Shahibagh, Lion Khorshed stands by the victims

At least eight rooms of a house were burnt to ashes in a fire in Savar's Shahibagh area early this morning. Almost all the belongings of the residents, including the furniture inside the house, were destroyed in the fire. The affected families are in extreme distress due to this sudden incident.

Unidentified woman finds shelter in Savar thanks to journalist's humanitarian initiative

An unidentified mentally unstable woman who had been roaming around the Savar bus stand area of Dhaka for a long time has finally found safe shelter. This arrangement was made possible with the humanitarian initiative of local journalist Nazmul Huda Shaheen and the cooperation of locals.

Jubo Mohila League leader Shilpi in jail with one and a half month old child

A court has ordered to send Jubo Mohila League leader Shilpi Begum to jail in a case filed at Tejgaon Police Station in the capital. She has a one and a half month old son.

Country’s first 40-storey skyscraper ‘Shanta Pinnacle’ now ready for use

Shanta Holdings has set a new milestone in the country’s real estate sector. The company’s much-awaited “Shanta Pinnacle” project has been officially handed over, creating new history as the country’s first fully constructed 40-storey building.

9,000 liters of illegal diesel seized in Narsingdi, fine collected

The administration has seized 9,000 liters of diesel in a joint operation against illegal fuel storage in Narsingdi. The operation was conducted in the Mulpara area of Jinardi Union in Palash Upazila of the district around 12 midnight on Thursday (April 16).

Outrage over allegations of violence and harassment by a gang of brokers at Shimultala Rural Electricity Office

General customers have suffered greatly due to violence by a gang of brokers at the Shimultala Zonal Rural Electricity Office in Savar. They are constantly being harassed while seeking various services including electricity connection and meter installation.

Professor Dr. Muhammad Nazrul Islam, a unique reflection of free thinking, courage and humanity

Although human life in this mortal world is temporary, some establish a permanent seat in the hearts of people through their work and ideals. One such luminary is Dr. Muhammad Nazrul Islam—who has established himself at a unique height through education, research, social responsibility and a steadfast stance in democratic consciousness.

New schedule for government offices to save energy: Three days in office, two days work from home

The government has set a new schedule for government offices to deal with the volatility of the global energy market. According to the new decision, three days in the office and two days from home (work from home) are being introduced.

Bottle Jahangir is desperate to install hawkers at Savar bus stand: Facebook post calls for movement

The local political arena in Savar has once again become heated over the hawker issue. A post by Savar Municipality BNP's Co-General Secretary Md. Jahangir Alam, who is known as 'Bottle Jahangir' in the area, on his personal Facebook ID has sparked widespread discussion and criticism.

Bus with 50+ Passengers, Including Children, Plunges into Padma River at Daulatdia, Casualties Feared

A passenger bus of 'Souhardya Paribahan' fell into the Padma River in a horrific accident in the Daulatdia Ferry Ghat area of Rajbari. The incident took place at pontoon number 3 around 5:30 pm on Wednesday (March 25). It is learnt that there were more than 50 passengers, including children, in the bus, and many casualties are feared.

Iftar and prayer mahfil held in Savar under the initiative of Ma-Baba Foundation

Iftar and prayer mahfil were held in Savar under the initiative of Ma-Baba Foundation. This was organized to pray for the eternal peace of the souls of the late Abdur Rashed Khan Badsha Mia and his wife.

Hotelier beaten up in Savar, both sides make counter-complaints at police station

A hotelier named Ayub Khan has been accused of beating up a hotelier in the Dakshin Namagenda area of Savar, a suburb of Dhaka, over a previous dispute and extortion demand. It is learnt that Shahadat Hossain, the other party, was also injured in the same incident. Both sides have filed counter-complaints at Savar Model Police Station in this incident.

Fire in commercial building in Mirpur, two dead in hospital, 24 rescued alive

Two people, including a woman, died after falling ill from smoke inhalation in a fire at a multi-storey commercial building in the capital's Mirpur-2 area. Panic spread throughout the area after a fire broke out in the 11-storey building named 'LA Plaza' on Monday (March 9) afternoon.

Fitr Amount Announced for This Year—Maximum 2,805 Taka, Minimum?

The decision was announced on February 25 through a press release after a meeting of the National Sadaqatul Fitr Determination Committee. The meeting was held at the conference room of Baitul Mukarram National Mosque and was chaired by the mosque’s khatib and committee chairman Mufti Maulana Abdul Malek.

Student Wing Distributes Iftar in Savar, Extends Support to the Needy

The Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal distributed iftar items among floating people, pedestrians, underprivileged and destitute individuals in Savar during the holy month of Ramadan. The humanitarian initiative was taken on behalf of the organization’s guardian and Acting Chairman of BNP, Tarique Rahman, by Taj Khan Naim, a candidate for president of Savar Municipal Chhatra Dal.

Savar Thana Krishak Dal's partial committee announced, convener Abu Said and member secretary Robin Hossain

The partial convening committee of Savar Thana branch under Dhaka district of Bangladesh Nationalist Krishak Dal has been approved. The approval of this committee was given on October 28 with the signatures of Dhaka District Krishak Dal's convener Haji Md. Jewel Molla and member secretary Md. Abu Hanif Mia.

BNP election rally in Savar's Shahibagh, calls for unity in favor of rice sheaf

A lively election rally was held in Savar's Shahibagh area in support of BNP's nominated candidate for Dhaka-19 constituency Dr. Dewan Mohammad Salauddin Babu. The spontaneous participation of local BNP and its affiliated organizations' leaders, supporters and general voters in this rally held in Ward No. 7 of Savar Municipality created a festive atmosphere throughout the area.

The Process of Destiny and the Blessed Night of Lailatul Barat

The certificate of faith, the certificate of life, the certificate of worldly existence, the certificate of the grave, the certificate of the Day of Judgment, the certificate of the Hereafter, the certificate of peace, prosperity, liberation, and success in both worlds—above all, the certificate of attaining Allah and the intercession and closeness of our most beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ—are all encompassed within the profound meaning of Lailatul Barat.

Extortion terror over land purchase in Savar: One person injured in stabbing, 3 injured

In Savar, one person was seriously injured in a stabbing attack by an opponent on charges of demanding extortion over a pledge for land purchase. A total of three people were injured in the incident. A written complaint has been filed with Savar Model Police Station on behalf of the families of the injured.

Narayanganj's notorious armed terrorist 'Baltu Amjad' arrested

Bandar Police have arrested notorious armed criminal and extortionist Boltu Amjad during a special operation in the Dewli area under Ward No. 24 of Narayanganj City Corporation.

NCP candidate accused of attempted murder by running over his car, BNP candidate says, 'trying to go viral'

An allegation of attempted murder by running over with a vehicle has been brought against Ali Naser Khan, the 11-party alliance candidate in the Gazipur-2 (Gazipur city and Tongi) parliamentary constituency. A written complaint has been submitted to the district returning officer in connection with the incident. The complaint also claims that Al Amin, member secretary of the NCP’s Gazipur district unit, was injured in the same incident.

Chhatra Dal campaign for rice sheaf in Dhaka-19 constituency in Savar

Dhaka District North Chhatra Dal has campaigned vigorously for BNP nominated candidate Dr. Dewan Mohammad Salauddin Babu in Dhaka-19 constituency in Savar. This mass outreach program was held on Tuesday afternoon at the Ulail bus stand area on Dhaka Highway.

A fake trader was shot in a terrorist attack in Ashulia, admitted to hospital

A fake trader named Azad Hossain was shot in a terrorist attack in Ashulia, Dhaka. He has been admitted to Enam Medical College Hospital in Savar with a gunshot wound. Initial observation by doctors revealed that he was shot in the leg and is currently undergoing treatment.

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