Tag: Suffering
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Metro rail service disrupted: Amid commuters' troubles, officials mum on updates
Pratham Alo contacted DMTCL Public Relations Officer Nazmul Islam Bhuiya on duty on Monday today when the news of disruption in metro rail service surfaced. But he could not give any information about the delay. He said that he will inform as soon as he gets any update. However, he was not available for more…
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Dhaka residents grapple with transport crunch and high fares amid rain
Many people left their homes to go to their workplaces, but public transport was not adequate. Besides, CNG-run auto-rickshaw drivers and rickshaw pullers alleged overcharging, adding to the woes of commuters. In some areas, rickshaw drivers are also avoiding going to certain designated areas due to waterlogging. * more to follow…
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Long tailbacks on both ends of Babubazar bridge
Faridpur-bound Prochesta Paribahan driver Moinuddin Ahmed said he faced traffic jams in Nayabazar and Tantibazar areas while leaving Dhaka from Babubazar bridge. Assistant sub-inspector of traffic police Alamin, who was on duty in Kadamtali area, said the traffic pressure in the area has increased as the movement of heavy vehicles through Postogolla Bridge has been…
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Unprecedented rise in vegetable prices in Dhaka
Retail markets have again become volatile after another round of rice price hike. Although the government is monitoring, there is no effect. Daily essential commodities like flour, pulses, edible oil and sugar are stable at high prices. The prices of fish, meat and eggs are also quite high. Broiler chicken is sold at Rs 200…
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Gas price hike proposal: impact on consumers and regulatory response latest updates
According to sources in the Energy and Mineral Resources Division, the daily demand for gas in the country is 3.80 billion cubic feet. With 3 billion cubic feet of gas, it is possible to meet a large part of the demand in the industrial and residential sectors. However, the supply volume currently is less than…
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Fear of losing homes among locals: Residents live in fear of losing their homes and crops due to erosion of Teesta river in Aditamari Upazila
In the last few days, 25-30 houses, crop land and several establishments were washed away due to erosion, forcing many families to live under the open sky. Many people have shifted their valuables including furniture to the side of the road and near the flood protection dam. Meanwhile, residents of Gobardhan and Garibullatari villages under…
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strange night of aches and pains on the hottest day
However, the power supply had not yet started. By then, residents had already realized that there was no chance of power being restored before dawn. So they started making Sehri in the dark and in the sweltering heat. Shahryar’s wife Fabiha, who had invited her friends for Sehri, fell ill due to the extreme heat…
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Returned expatriates are telling painful tales
The migrant workers also said that the job conditions, wages and facilities are not being provided for the workers in most of the cases. This is how Bangladeshi migrants are being denied wages in various countries including the Middle East. A female expatriate from Kamila said she was sent to Saudi Arabia with a medical…
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Transport owners call off strike in Chattogram, Khagrachhari, Rangamati
Earlier on Wednesday night, the organization had called for a strike in North Chattogram, Khagrachhari and Rangamati from Thursday morning. Regular commuters on these routes had to face a lot of trouble due to the sudden strike. Talking about this, Mohammad Shahjahan, Joint Secretary of Chattogram Road Transport Owners Group said, ‘We have called off…
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Patients suffering at its peak, lack of beds, doctors reached Khulna Hospital
Amid the change in weather, the problems of the people in Khulna Medical College Hospital have come to a head due to the increasing number of patients, while the government hospital is chilling due to lack of beds, doctors and medical equipment. KMCH, one of the most trusted medical facilities for the people of the…