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Revised DPP for Dhaka Metro Line-5 South to Go to Planning Commission This Week
The revised proposal for the 17.20-kilometre Metro Line-5 South, connecting Gabtoli and Dasherkandi, is set to be submitted for approval as authorities move forward with preparations for construction.
August 3, 2026
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Bangladesh Seeks UN Women Support on Digital Harassment and Women’s Empowerment
State Minister Shama Obaed Islam highlights women’s empowerment, climate challenges and Rohingya accountability during meeting with UN Women representative Gitanjali Singh.
August 3, 2026
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Bangladesh, Australia Discuss Human Trafficking, Irregular Migration and Rohingya Crisis
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed and Australian Assistant Minister Julian Hill discuss stronger cooperation on migration, maritime security, human trafficking and the Rohingya crisis during a meeting in Dhaka.
August 3, 2026
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Tourist Dies After Falling Into Sea During Parasailing in Cox’s Bazar
A tourist from Khulna died after falling into the sea while parasailing at Dariyanagar beach in Cox’s Bazar. Authorities said the operator allegedly continued the activity despite an order to suspend parasailing due to adverse weather conditions.
August 1, 2026
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Man Detained With Nearly 7kg Gold Near Chuadanga Border
Border Guard Bangladesh has detained a suspected smuggler with 39 gold bars weighing nearly 7kg near the Darshana border in Chuadanga. The seized gold is estimated to be worth Tk13.32 crore and was allegedly being transported for smuggling into India.
August 1, 2026
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Dhaka Ranked South Asia’s Most Unsafe City, Tops Regional Crime Index: Numbeo
Dhaka has emerged as the city with the highest crime index among major South Asian cities, according to Numbeo’s 2026 mid-year Crime and Safety Index. The capital recorded a crime score of 62.2 and a safety score of 37.8, placing it among the world’s more crime-prone major cities.
August 1, 2026
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Govt to Form National Earthquake Taskforce, Train 100,000 Volunteers on PM Tarique Rahman's Directive
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman orders the creation of a national earthquake taskforce, a dedicated preparedness cell at the Prime Minister's Office, and the training of 100,000 emergency volunteers to strengthen Bangladesh's disaster response capacity.
July 30, 2026
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Bangladesh Adopts Zero-Tolerance Policy Against Human Trafficking and Online Scam Networks
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed says the government is strengthening laws, victim support systems and international cooperation to combat human trafficking, forced criminality and cyber-enabled exploitation.
July 30, 2026
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PM Tarique Rahman Meets Schoolboy Whose Viral Smile Concealed Personal Tragedy
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman surprised Milestone School student Tahsin Abdullah with a special meeting after learning that the smiling boy in a widely shared photograph had lost his elder sister in last year's tragic fighter jet crash.