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More police stations in the city soon
Proposal for 12 new police stations in Dhaka awaits approval; plans to set up 11 more later in the year
The number of Police Stations (PS) within the Dhaka metropolitan area will increase with 12 more to be added next month.

Micro credit helping urban poor
Hosna Ara's, life in 1999, with three children and a husband to feed, was not easy. She lived in Kazi Para in the Mirpur area. The future looked bleak with a hand to mouth situation.

Cellphone dealers face loss due to new BTRC regulations
The sale of SIM cards marked a sharp decline after mobile phone companies were asked to follow new regulations in giving connections from February 27.

It's Happening, Finally!

Ghostly phone bills in Badda
Telephone users in the city are subject to harassment as they receive ghostly bills but Bangladesh Telegraph and Telephone Board (BTTB) authorities are reluctant to take action against the linemen and

Decline in moviegoers shuts cinemas down
Cinemas in the city are currently experiencing a severe decline in the number of viewers due to the easy availability of alternative forms of entertainment.