In March, Abul Quaiyum bought a reconditioned car and was ready to convert the fuel-run vehicle into a CNG-run one from an authorised conversion centre. He knew it would cost him Tk 60,000, but didn't know where best to go. So he asked a mechanic friend for advice.

A woman today attempted suicide by setting herlsef on fire after pouring kerosene in Pallabi area of Mirpur this afternoon, law enforcers say.