Agargaon

Kaaktaal to host ‘Borshonabeg’ concert tomorrow

The concert titled “Borshonabeg” organised by the band Kaaktaal has been inspired by one of their signature songs of the same name. The event was set to occur on a rainy day during the Bengali month of Srabon (July 17). However, the band postponed the concert due to the country's uncertain political situation at that time.

A riot of colours

It is indeed a fiesta of foliages and plants. A riot of colours; colours of flowers - that come in all shades and hues.

'Criminal' killed in 'shootout' with Rab

A “criminal” was killed in an alleged shootout between his cohorts and the Rapid Action Battalion at Agargaon in the capital early yesterday.

Unemployed nurses lay siege to directorate office

Unemployed nurses lay siege to the Directorate of Nursing Services at Agargaon in Dhaka since this morning protesting a circular seeking to recruit 3,616 senior nurses.

‘Drone-like object’ found in front of IDB bhaban

Police have recovered a drone-like object from outside the premises of IDB building at Agargaon area of Dhaka.

Transport owners to be punished for road crashes: Quader

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader holds transport owners responsible for road crashes and indiscipline in the sector and says they will soon be brought under the purview of punishment.

Cops collect toll for use of road

Police are forcibly and illegally taking money in the name of “parking tolls” from any car using the road in front of the Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) in Agargaon. The road that connects Rokeya Sarani with Mirpur Road -- on which several important establishments like public schools and hospitals, including Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital, are located -- has also been made off-limits to regular traffic.