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Volume 5 Number 352

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Rampant illegal earth-filling on Hatirjheel
Owners of three CNG filling stations and a former ward commissioner are illegally filling up a large area on the Hatirjheel-Begunbari canal, the last remaining natural waterbody of Dhaka.

Pre-paid electricity meter on trial by July
Dhaka Electric Supply Company (Desco) is going to introduce pre-paid meters by July this year to reduce harassment of customers and ensure smooth collection of bills.

Summer fruits too hot to touch
Summer fruits have started arriving in the city markets but the prices are beyond the reach of most customers.

Footpaths on BB Avenue occupied by hawkers
Pedestrians, shopkeepers and restaurant owners in Bangabandhu Avenue area are suffering because of hawkers who keep the footpaths occupied.