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Reception for 104 scholarship recipients in Savar

Rare 'Donald Trump' and 'Netanyahu' at the center of attraction in Narayanganj

Two rare albino buffaloes have become the center of attraction in Narayanganj on the occasion of the holy Eid-ul-Azha. The buffaloes have been named 'Donald Trump' and 'Netanyahu' due to their unique appearance and different names. Numerous visitors are flocking to see them every day.

Student accused of rape in jungle, students hold torchlight procession demanding arrest of accused

The campus of Jahangirnagar University (JU) has become tense over allegations of rape in jungle. More than a thousand students held a torchlight procession on Wednesday night demanding the speedy arrest of the accused and strengthening security on the campus.

Seats of 4 students cancelled in government medical college, stir over allegations

The residential seats of four students have been cancelled on charges of involvement in immoral activities in the hostel of the capital's Government Unani and Ayurvedic Medical College. Five people, including an outsider, were handed over to the police in the same incident, and a mobile court sentenced them to 15 days in prison. The college authorities said that the term of the sentence has already expired.

Mayoral candidate Khorshed Alam stands by kidney patient, distributes Eid gifts to hundreds of families

Savar municipal mayoral candidate and BNP leader Lion Khorshed Alam stands by Anwar Hossain, who has been living a life of inhumane conditions due to kidney disease for a long time in Dogarmora, Savar municipal area.

Uttara Milestone Tragedy: Case filed against Dr. Yunus and 16 others

A case has been filed against former chief advisor to the interim government, Dr. Muhammad Yunus, and 16 others, alleging negligence of duty in the plane crash at Milestone School and College in the capital's Uttara.

Teacher killed after electricity pole breaks and falls on auto-rickshaw in Kaliganj

A schoolteacher died in a tragic road accident in Kaliganj, Gazipur when an electricity pole broke and fell on a moving auto-rickshaw. Three others, including the auto-rickshaw driver, were injured in the incident.

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.

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