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Dhaka's air quality remains 'unhealthy' despite reduced traffic during Eid

Although traffic has significantly reduced and fewer people are out in Dhaka for celebrating Eid, the citys air quality continues to remain in the unhealthy range. Despite the drop in daily activity, Dhaka has ranked fifth on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 154...

Eid shopping rush, brief rain trigger Dhaka’s traffic

A brief spell of rain coupled with a surge in Eid shoppers caused huge traffic gridlock in parts of the capital. The light rain started at 12:30 pm and lasted for about 30 minutes, reports UNB. Despite its short duration, it worsened traffic conditions in different areas, including...

21 trafficked Bangladeshi children return home through Benapole

A total of 21 Bangladeshi children, who were trafficked to India, have returned home through the Benapole checkpost with special travel permits. Indian immigration police handed them over to Benapole immigration authorities on Wednesday at around 8:30 pm, reports UNB. The group includes 10...

18 Bangladeshis return home from Myanmar scam centre

Eighteen Bangladeshis, victims of human trafficking and imprisoned in a scam center in Myanmar, returned home early Wednesday. A Thai Airways flight brought them to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka at 12:45 am, with BRAC Migration Programme staff providing urgent assistance,...

1,445 traffic violation cases filed in Dhaka

The Traffic Division of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has filed 1,445 cases against individuals violating traffic laws in various areas of the capital. Deputy commissioner (DC) of DMPs Media and Public Relations Division, Md Talebur Rahman, confirmed the information on Monday afternoon. He...

World War II bomb discovered on tracks to Paris, halting traffic

Train services to Paris Gare du Nord were suspended on Friday after a World War II bomb was discovered on the tracks leading to Frances busiest railway terminal, officials said. The unexploded device was found overnight during maintenance work in the Saint-Denis suburb, according to the national...

Thailand considers border wall to tackle scam networks

Thailand is considering the construction of a border wall with Cambodia to curb illegal crossings and dismantle scam centres that have ensnared thousands of victims, government spokesman Jirayu Houngsub said on Monday, according to a BP report. The initiative is part of a broader crackdown on...

Out of 83 godfathers, only 12 arrested

Illegal drug-dealing mafias remain elusive, with some operating in secret while others continue their business openly. Questions are being raised regarding the arrest of only 12 out of the 83 godfathers listed by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DNC). Concerns are growing as many of these drug...

Myanmar returns over 100 Chinese scam center workers in major crackdown

Myanmar has repatriated more than 100 Chinese nationals involved in scam centres, marking the third batch in an ongoing crackdown against illegal operations. The individuals were handed over to Thailand for repatriation on Saturday, following two previous batches on Thursday and Friday. The scam...

215 foreigners rescued from Cambodian scam center

Cambodian police have rescued 215 foreign nationals, including 109 Thais, from a scam compound in Poipet city following a joint operation between Thailand and Cambodia aimed at cracking down on call centre scam gangs. The operation was launched after an urgent meeting on Friday between Pol Gen...

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...