Category: Dhaka

Crackdown in Dhaka: Ex-Mayor Among 5 Arrested for Banned Rallies

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Dhaka police have cast a wide net, arresting 21 people overnight, but the focus is on a political crackdown that swept up five individuals linked to outlawed Awami League activities. The high-profile arrest is that of Md. Faruk Hossain, the former acting mayor of Nalchity Municipality, who was picked up from the Sabujbagh area this morning. Four others were arrested the day before in Bhatara. The Charge: The police allege that these individuals repeatedly organized processions in Dhaka under the banner of a faction of the Awami League whose activities…

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Dhaka Chokes as Air Quality Hits ‘Unhealthy’ Levels

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As the dry days of late autumn settle in, the air quality in Dhaka has taken a sharp turn for the worse. Today, the city’s air is officially categorized as unhealthy for everyone. According to the Swiss air quality monitoring firm IQAir, Dhaka recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 191 this morning at 8:30 AM. This poor reading has placed Dhaka as the third most polluted city in the world today. Understanding the Danger Level To put the number into perspective, here is what the global standards for the…

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