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1,907 cases field over traffic rules violations in Dhaka
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) filed 1,907 cases on Monday in a drive to prevent traffic rules violation in different areas of the capital. Besides, the authorities impounded 196 vehicles and towed 41 others as part of the drive, said AC media of DMP Jahangir Kabir. Bd-pratidin English/...
DMP files 5,390 cases for traffic rules violation in 4 days
The Traffic Division of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has filed 5,390 cases against people for violating traffic rules in different parts of the capital over the past four days, reports UNB. Besides, the authorities dumped 365 vehicles and towed 108 others during the drives, said Assistant...
Myanmar militia to deport 10,000 cyber scam workers
A Myanmar ethnic militia announced plans to deport 10,000 people linked to cyber scams from its territory to Thailand, part of a broader crackdown on illicit compounds. Scam hubs have proliferated in Myanmars border regions, where trafficked foreign workers are coerced into global fraud...
'Most wanted' Dutch drug trafficker killed in Mexico
A Dutch drug trafficker who was one of Europes most wanted criminals and once reportedly faked his own death has been murdered in Mexico, an official said Friday. Marco Ebben(32), was shot on Thursday in Atizapan de Zaragoza, a municipality about 25 kilometers from the capital Mexico City....
DMP files 1,906 cases for traffic rules violation
The Traffic Division of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has filed 1,906 cases for violating traffic rules during a special drive conducted across the capital. During the drive, 181 vehicles were dumped and 63 others were towed, said DMP Assistant Commissioner (Media) Jahangir Kabir on...
Road safety leaders to meet in Marrakech to tackle road deaths
Heads of national road safety agencies and officials from more than 80 countries will gather in Marrakech, Morocco, next week to advance global efforts in reducing road fatalities. The high-level meeting will take place on the eve of the Fourth Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety, aiming...
Maha Kumbh reportedly causing 300-km traffic
Thousands of devotees heading to the Maha Kumbh are stranded on highways due to massive traffic jams, reportedly spanning hundreds of kilometers, on routes leading to Prayagraj. Reports suggest the queue of stranded vehicles stretches up to 300 km, reports NDTV. Days after Basant Panchmis Amrit...
Around 50 migrants found in mass graves in Libya’s desert
Libyan authorities have uncovered nearly 50 bodies in two mass graves in the countrys southeastern desert, officials said Sunday, highlighting the deadly risks faced by migrants attempting to reach Europe. The first grave, containing 19 bodies, was discovered Friday at a farm in Kufra, the citys...
Gazipur Safari Park welcomes endangered 11 capped langurs rescued in Dhaka
Gazipur Safari Park has become a sanctuary for the critically endangered 11 capped langurs (Hanumans), a rare species recently rescued from traffickers. On Friday, authorities received the capped langurs, which were seized during a raid in the Swami Bagh area of Dhaka. The animals had been...
Bali police arrest UK nationals in $396,000 drug smuggling attempt
Balis Regional Police have arrested three UK nationalsJC, LE, and PAsuspected of attempting to smuggle illegal drugs worth Rp6 billion (USD 396,000) into the island, reports Antara. During a press conference in Denpasar on Friday, the Deputy Director of the Narcotics Investigation Directorate,...
DMP files 2,594 cases for traffic rules violation in 2 days
The Traffic Division of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has filed 2,594 cases against people for violating traffic rules in different parts of the capital over the past two days. Besides, the authorities seized 206 vehicles and towed 63 others during the drives conducted on Sunday and Monday,...
Traffic rule violations aggravating capital’s gridlock
While every road user plays a role in Dhakas escalating traffic congestion, widespread disregard for traffic regulations continues to exacerbate the crisis, according to experts. They said proper adherence to these rules could substantially alleviate gridlock and minimise accidents in the...
3 Bangladeshis detained at Panchagarh border while attempting to cross into India
Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has detained three Bangladeshis, including a child and a suspected broker, while attempting to illegally enter India through the Muhurijot border in Panchagarh district, reports UNB. The detainees, taken into custody late Friday, have been identified as Nitai...
Dhaka residents to get partial traffic services through 999
From now on, Dhaka city dwellers will receive partial traffic services through the National Emergency Service 999, according to a notification issued by Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) on Tuesday. The DMPs Traffic Division has introduced this service to ease public suffering caused by heavy...
DMP files 2,728 cases in two-day traffic violation drive
The Traffic Departmentof Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has filed 2,728 cases in two days till Friday during a special drive against traffic rules violation in the capital. The operations were conducted on Thursday and Friday when 125 vehicles were dumped and 51 were towed for serious rules...
How to get traffic updates in Dhaka: Useful apps and sources
Dhakas traffic congestion is a persistent challenge, often leading to long delays in reaching destinations, increased pollution, and commuter stress. These traffic woes significantly impact productivity and quality of life for city dwellers. In Dhaka, finding routes with minimal traffic is...
CNG drivers’ protests cause traffic jam at Mohakhali
CNG drivers demonstration brought traffic to a standstill in the capitals Mohakhali area on Monday afternoon, causing immense suffering to city commuters. The drivers staged the protests on Mohakhali-Banani road to press home their various demands at 12:30 pm, halting vehicular movement on the...
1,617 cases registered for violating traffic rules: DMP
The Traffic Division of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) filed 1,617 cases against offenders for violating traffic laws during a special drive on various city streets, reports UNB. Moreover, forty-eight vehicles were dumped, and 23 others towed during the operation conducted on Saturday, said...
DMP files 3,251 traffic violation cases in Dhaka
The Traffic Department of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has filed 3,251 cases for various traffic rules violation in the capital over the past two days till Friday evening. During the operations, 102 vehicles were dumped, and 43 vehicles were towed for non-compliance with traffic regulations,...
Thailand to overhaul surrogacy law for inclusivity, transparency
Thailands Public Health Ministry is revising its surrogacy laws to accommodate the newly enforced equal marriage law and to allow international couples access to surrogacy services. Dr. Panuwat Panket, Director-General of the Department of Health Service Support (DHSS), provided an update on the...
Chinese tourists cancel Thai trips amid safety concerns
Concerns over safety in Thailand have led to a surge in cancellations from Chinese tour groups ahead of the Chinese New Year holiday. Independent travelers are also showing slower booking patterns due to heightened fears. Recently, Hong Kong-based singer and actor Eason Chan canceled his concert...
DMP files 2,089 cases over traffic rules violation
The traffic division of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has filed 2,089 cases of traffic violations in various parts of the capital. These cases were filed on Sunday during operations carried out by eight DMP traffic divisions. On Monday, Muhammad Talebur Rahman, deputy commissioner (DC) of...
Workers block roads in Ashulia over unpaid wages
Disgruntled workers in Ashulia, near Savar, staged a road blockade on Monday, demanding payment of overdue salaries and other benefits. The demonstration caused severe traffic congestion along a six-kilometer stretch of the Ashulia-DEPZ-Abdullahpur road between Jamgora and Zirabo. The protest...
DMP files 2,678 traffic violation cases
The Traffic Division of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has filed 2,678 cases for traffic law violation duringdrives conducted in different areas of the capital on Thursday and Friday. As part of the operation, 77 vehicles were dumped, and 94 others were wrecked, reports UNB. The drives were...
A hotspot for Yaba smuggling
The coastal region of Anwara in Chattogram, located along the Bay of Bengal, has emerged as a key entry point for Yaba drugs into Bangladesh. The drugs are smuggled through a complex network involving at least three rivers and the Bay of Bengal, originating from Myanmars Sun State, known as a major...
DMP issues traffic guidelines for BPL concert
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has issued guidelines for vehicles plying near the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium as well as Mirpur-10 from 1pm to 10pm on Monday, in order to ensure smooth traffic during the BPL T20 Music Fest, reports The Business Standard. The festival is being...
DMP files 1817 cases for traffic law violations on Dec 18
The Traffic Division of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has filed 1,817 cases against violators of traffic laws during a drive conducted in various parts of the capital, reports UNB. Additionally, 41 vehicles were dumped and 25 vehicles were towed away during the drive. The drive was...
UAE residents quit jobs due to traffic stress
Long commutes amid peak traffic have led some UAE residents to quit their jobs due to mental and physical strain. Experts warn that hours spent in traffic can negatively impact health and job performance; Khaleej Times reported this on Wednesday. Sarah Sultan, a former education sector employee,...