2,500 live in high risk DU buildings
September 22, 2011
Around 2,500 people, including students and staff, are staying in the Dhaka University’s five risky buildings, which may collapse during earthquake, said sources concerned.
PM seeks Kuwait’s help to procure dredger
September 21, 2011
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has sought Kuwait’s cooperation to Bangladesh for procuring high profile dredger for its ongoing capital dredging in different rivers across the country.
Punishment to docs sought after patient’s death at LabAid
September 20, 2011
The relatives and friends of a patient who died in city’s LabAid Specialised Hospital blocked the busy Mirpur-New Market road for nearly 30 minutes demanding exemplary punishment to doctors for negligence of duties.
Govt plans to enforce it countrywide
September 20, 2011
Sunday’s 6.9 magnitude earthquake whose epicenter was in Sikkim prompted the government to enforce the building code across the country by engaging local government bodies.
Call to start works of two port city bridges
September 19, 2011
The inhabitants of greater Bakalia in the port city yesterday demanded immediate recommencing of construction works of two under-construction bridges namely Ishaker Pool and Master pool.
Two Dhaka buildings damaged in quake
September 19, 2011
Cracks have developed in at least two multi-story buildings in capital Dhaka in the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that shook Bangladesh and parts of India Sunday evening.
Commerce college teacher’s death sparks violent protest
September 18, 2011
Over 300 students of Dhaka Commerce College went on a rampage at Dr Azmal Hospital in the city’s Mirpur yesterday after a teacher of the college died allegedly due to negligence of a doctor and the hospital authorities.
Air force concern unfounded
September 18, 2011
Bangladesh Air Force’s objection to the Bijoy Sarani portion of the proposed 22-km metro rail on a plea that it will hinder the operation of Tejgaon airfield is unfounded, experts have said.
Old Town people in dread of fire
September 17, 2011
Residents in the Old Town of Dhaka are passing their days in dread of fire, as unauthorised chemical stores, warehouses and factories still remain in the densely-populated neighbourhoods there, threatening to cause a major blaze anytime.
Rain paralyses life in Ctg
September 17, 2011
Nearly one-third area of the port city yesterday went under water due to heavy downpour, creating havoc for people.