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Star City

267 markets to come under stepped-up security
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has made a list of 267 shopping malls in the capital to step up security ahead of the month of Ramadan and Durga Puja.

Rickshaw-free plan again delayed
The absence of a co-ordinated approach is again threatening the smooth implementation of the plan to make more roads off-limit to rickshaws.

Old Dhaka still suffers from electricity problems
The electricity crisis in Old Dhaka has reduced after one of the biggest failures in recent times.

Mohammadpur-Gulshan Human Haulier Service
Passengers held hostage by operators
The Gulshan-bound commuters from city's Mohammadpur area are held hostage by the operators of human hauliers who charge high fare.
"The fare is Tk 13 for a trip to Gulshan-2, which is very high.